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Guest essay

How solar and batteries help keep lights on during Texas winter storms

The recent boom in renewables and storage in Texas means its grid is much better prepared for bad weather than it was when Winter Storm Uri hit five years ago.

By Tam Hunt . 19 February 2026
Batteries

Chart: Grid battery installations soared to a new high in 2025

The U.S. energy-storage sector has grown rapidly over the last few years as solar has expanded, costs have declined, and electricity demand has soared.

By Dan McCarthy . 20 February 2026
Northeast Energy News

Trump fights ruling against his offshore wind order

By Sarah Shemkus . 20 February 2026
Southeast Energy News

Why some N.C. customers are letting Duke control their thermostat

By Mason Adams . 20 February 2026
Midwest Energy News

Kansas City’s home efficiency clash

By Andy Balaskovitz . 20 February 2026
Western Energy News

States look to revive Trump-canceled grants

By Jonathan P. Thompson . 20 February 2026
Canary Media Daily

Trump's offshore wind appeal, Ford's BlueOval promise, and more headlines

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 20 February 2026
Policy & regulation

Where’s New York on climate goals? Falling behind.

While other states expand decarbonization efforts amid federal opposition, New York is falling back on natural gas and may pause its climate goals altogether.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 20 February 2026
Energy efficiency

How Oregon is building back smarter after wildfire

After a destructive fire, residents faced the task of rebuilding. Thanks to state incentives, the new homes are more energy efficient and resilient to future threats.

By Juliet Grable . 23 February 2026
Batteries

Can a big battery help Boston save billions on the power grid? Maybe.

Grid operators don’t readily let batteries stand in for costly transmission upgrades, but this massive Massachusetts project could spur them to reconsider.

By Jeff St. John . 23 February 2026