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Fossil fuels

Trump’s pro-coal crusade hits a snag in Washington state

The DOE just ordered the TransAlta coal plant to keep running. But it has been offline since December, and a new state law would make it too costly to turn back on.

By Jeff St. John . 17 March 2026
Fossil fuels

Trump deal for a $33B gas megaplant in Ohio faces huge hurdles

The government’s surprise announcement lacked key details, leading some to doubt if the project can secure equipment, permits, and room on the grid any time soon.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 18 March 2026
Northeast Energy News

Trump tries paying developers to give up on wind

By Sarah Shemkus . 18 March 2026
Southeast Energy News

Texas solar continues to boom

By Mason Adams . 18 March 2026
Midwest Energy News

Is a 9.2 GW gas plant even possible?

By Andy Balaskovitz . 18 March 2026
Western Energy News

California’s community solar debate

By Jonathan P. Thompson . 18 March 2026
Canary Media Daily

Today's headlines: GM recalls battery workers, a new clean investment record, and more

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 18 March 2026
Series

Power Struggle: Building Clean Energy in Rural America

Most U.S. wind and solar installations are being built in the countryside, but not without significant debate. Critics worry that the projects take up too much land, while supporters point to renewable energy’s economic benefits and role in meeting surging electricity demand. In this special series, Canary Media explores both the challenges and opportunities of rural America’s clean energy transition.
Solar

Balcony solar bill gains momentum in Illinois

More than two dozen states are considering bills that would make it easier for households to adopt plug-in solar arrays. Illinois could be next to pass one.

By Kari Lydersen . 19 March 2026
Data centers

Duke Energy agrees to explore a cleaner way to power data centers

A settlement deal would commit the North Carolina utility to working with Google on a scheme that lets data centers pay to secure 24/7 clean energy.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 19 March 2026