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Solar

Are faked public comments about to tank an Ohio solar farm?

Dozens of public comments opposing the $98 million Crossroads Solar project appear to be fabricated. Ohio’s siting board may block the project anyway.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 5 February 2026
Fossil fuels

Massachusetts scrutinizes pipeline-safety program as gas bills spike

The program aims to fix leaky pipes, but critics say utilities use it to boost profits and overbuild fossil-fuel infrastructure not needed as the state decarbonizes.

By Sarah Shemkus . 5 February 2026
Food and farms

Missouri Senate considers bills to halt solar development on farmland

Proposals to stop or rein in large-scale solar projects drew emotional testimony and highlighted growing conflicts over land use and property rights.

By Rudi Keller . 5 February 2026
Canary Media Daily

Trump’s energy-efficiency U-turn

By Dan McCarthy . 5 February 2026
Energy efficiency

In U-turn, Trump approves low-income energy-assistance funds

A new spending bill gives the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program $4 billion — a reversal from the Trump administration’s proposal to eliminate it last spring.

By Alison F. Takemura . 5 February 2026
Canary Media Daily

Today’s headlines: Stellantis pulls back on EVs, Amazon's solar win, and more

By Ysabelle Kempe . 6 February 2026
Batteries

Chart: Surprise — batteries got cheaper again last year

The steady downward march of lithium-ion battery prices is one of the key stories of the energy transition. The trend continued last year.

By Dan McCarthy . 6 February 2026
Fossil fuels

What’s driving up Maine’s energy bills? Natural gas.

A new report finds more renewable energy could help make electricity more affordable, despite efforts to scapegoat clean power for rising costs.

By Sarah Shemkus . 6 February 2026
Solar

Trump may not like solar, but lots of his voters do

A new poll reveals broad support for big solar farms among right-leaning voters — especially if panels meet certain manufacturing criteria.

By Ysabelle Kempe . 6 February 2026
Northeast Energy News

Why Maine energy costs are spiking

By Sarah Shemkus . 6 February 2026