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Clean energy manufacturing

China exports a ton of cleantech — and the world is poised to want more

The nation’s battery and EV exports in particular have grown in recent years. Now, the Middle East war could spur even more demand for Chinese clean-energy tech.

By Dan McCarthy . 17 April 2026
Solar

What to know before you get balcony solar

States are starting to embrace plug-and-play solar. Get up to speed on the cost, payback, and safety bona fides of the systems before they hit shelves near you.

By Alison F. Takemura . 17 April 2026
Canary Media Daily

Today's headlines: Sunrise Wind builds first turbine, a coal plant owner objects to stay-open orders, and more

By Ysabelle Kempe . 17 April 2026
Batteries

Battery recycling still isn’t easy. Just ask Ascend Elements.

The startup’s recent bankruptcy filing speaks to the larger headwinds facing American battery recyclers as automakers scale back EV plans.

By Julian Spector, Kathryn Krawczyk . 17 April 2026
Northeast Energy News

Really big batteries in New England

By Sarah Shemkus . 18 April 2026
Southeast Energy News

Louisiana regulators fast-track gas plant for data centers

By Jonathan P. Thompson . 18 April 2026
Midwest Energy News

Indiana coal plant owner didn’t want an extension

By Andy Balaskovitz . 18 April 2026
Western Energy News

Biggest US clean energy project generates power

By Jonathan P. Thompson . 18 April 2026
Virtual power plants

As utility costs rise, can ‘background’ smart thermostats offer relief?

Millions of smart thermostats auto-adjust temperatures to cut power bills or prioritize clean energy. Some utilities are mulling how that tech can help the grid, too.

By Jeff St. John . 20 April 2026
Geothermal

Tiny North Carolina town takes a big step toward geothermal energy

Seed funding will help the rural town of Enfield in its quest to heat and cool homes without fossil fuels while drastically lowering residents’ energy costs.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 20 April 2026