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Guides and how-tos

Ask these 10 questions if you want to get rooftop solar

Should you buy or lease solar panels? Go with a big installer or a small one? Add a battery? We'll walk you through the basics.

By Julian Spector . 5 April 2022
Guides and how-tos

What is net metering? And other solar terms explained

If you're looking to get home solar panels, let us introduce you to the lingo, including net metering, solar-plus-storage and the Investment Tax Credit.

By Alison F. Takemura . 5 April 2022
Clean energy

Putin's war will drive a faster shift to clean energy

Motivated to ditch Russian oil and gas, countries in Europe and beyond will find cheaper renewable energy solutions ready and waiting, says analyst Kingsmill Bond.

By Alison F. Takemura . 11 April 2022
Marine transport

Maritime industry leaders confront climate change and supply-chain issues at shipping expo

A sea change is underway as global shipping players adjust to the new normal of a rapidly warming planet.

By Maria Gallucci . 1 April 2022
Energy markets

A deeper dive into 24/7 carbon-free energy

Tech giants and startups are chasing more precise data to make the grid cleaner by the hour — and asking governments and regulators to catch up.

By Jeff St. John . 4 April 2022
Carbon capture

Carbon removal now 'unavoidable' part of fighting climate change, UN says

Emissions cuts alone won't limit global warming to 1.5°C, IPCC report warns. But can carbon removal from land use and technology scale up in time?

By Jeff St. John . 5 April 2022
Clean energy

Top 10 clean energy stories from Canary's first year

Readers flocked to clean energy firsts, incisive takes on novel tech, and news of an energy transition unfolding faster than expected.

By Julian Spector . 6 April 2022
Grid edge

Home water heaters: A new ally in making grids cleaner

Smart water heaters can soak up clean power, then turn off when the grid is stressed. A new California utility pilot will test the concept at scale.

By Jeff St. John . 11 April 2022
Policy & regulation

Maryland just passed one of the most aggressive climate laws in the US

The landmark legislation targets net-zero carbon by 2045 and takes decisive action on building decarbonization and environmental justice.

By Jeff St. John . 12 April 2022
Energy storage

This startup's energy storage tech is 'essentially a giant toaster'

Antora Energy has raised millions for its super-heated graphite blocks that can deliver grid power, industrial heat or both.

By Julian Spector . 13 April 2022