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Clean aluminum

America’s big new aluminum smelter is still waiting on a power deal

Global supply shocks spurred by the Iran war are bolstering the case for domestic production. But the plant still hasn’t secured its electricity supply.

By Maria Gallucci . 30 April 2026
Heat pumps

New winter rates saved at least $37M for Massachusetts heat-pump owners

Rhode Island and New York are in the early stages of considering similar discounts for households that install the electric, clean-heating technology.

By Sarah Shemkus . 30 April 2026
Distributed energy resources

Two California bills would push utilities to get more out of their grids

The state’s three big utilities typically overbuild to meet peak demand. The legislation would order them to try virtual power plants and smarter grid tech instead.

By Jeff St. John . 30 April 2026
Canary Media Daily

Today's headlines: Investigating the TotalEnergies deal, derailing shipping emission rules, and more

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 30 April 2026
Green steel

US Steel to build $2B lower-carbon iron plant in Arkansas

The new "direct reduced iron" facility at Big River Steel is part of parent company Nippon Steel’s larger $11 billion investment in U.S. operations.

By Maria Gallucci . 30 April 2026
Electric vehicles

Used EVs are on the upswing in America

While sales of new electric vehicles are stalling out, more consumers are buying used EVs than ever. Price has a lot to do with it.

By Dan McCarthy . 1 May 2026
Northeast Energy News

Massachusetts heat pump owners save $37 million

By Sarah Shemkus . 1 May 2026
Southeast Energy News

Lower-carbon iron in Arkansas

By Mason Adams . 1 May 2026
Western Energy News

Trump greenlights “Keystone Light”

By Jonathan P. Thompson . 1 May 2026
Midwest Energy News

Ohio’s top court upholds AEP’s coal expenses

By Mason Adams . 1 May 2026