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What the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would mean for climatetech

If passed, the broad-reaching bill could drastically cut annual U.S. carbon emissions by 2030 and help transform U.S. energy industries.

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By Shayle Kann . 5 August 2022
Climate justice

What will the climate bill do for environmental justice?

The Inflation Reduction Act will make historic investments in disadvantaged communities with provisions for renewable energy, electrified transportation, environmental review and cleaner air.

By Alison F. Takemura . 12 August 2022
Clean energy

Climate law may revolutionize US cleantech manufacturing. Here's how

The tax credits for solar, wind, batteries and critical minerals will last a decade, scale up with production and boost competitiveness across supply chains.

By Jeff St. John . 16 August 2022
Clean energy

‘This is HUGE!’ Major climate legislation becomes law

Biden signs the Inflation Reduction Act with $369 billion to supercharge clean energy, promote environmental justice, and cut carbon emissions

By Canary Staff . 16 August 2022
Nuclear

Should California keep its last nuclear plant open? The battle is back

Is the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant vital to a clean and reliable grid, or a costly threat to environmental and energy goals? State lawmakers have less than three weeks to decide.

By Jeff St. John . 15 August 2022
Solar

Hawaii's biggest solar+battery plant comes online — just in time

Despite supply-chain hurdles and other hiccups, developer Clearway Energy was able to get the solar-and-storage facility running before Oahu's last coal plant closes.

By Julian Spector . 15 August 2022
Nuclear

Bill Gates' nuclear startup wins $750M, loses sole fuel source

TerraPower notches a record-setting investment round led by South Korea's SK. But it has no supplier of the enriched fuel it needs, now that sourcing from Russia is off the table.

By Eric Wesoff . 18 August 2022
Emissions reduction

Chart: Which sectors will drive biggest emission cuts under climate bill?

The Inflation Reduction Act is expected to spur big greenhouse gas reductions in transportation, electricity, industry and more. See a sector-by-sector breakdown.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 19 August 2022
Fossil fuels

Hawaii just got rid of coal power for good

Next up: finding new roles for coal plant workers — and keeping the lights on during a global energy crisis.

By Julian Spector . 1 September 2022
Geothermal

Advanced geothermal heats up with $138M round for startup Fervo Energy

Houston-based Fervo uses drilling techniques from the oil and gas industry to tap heat deep in the Earth and turn it into clean electricity.

By Maria Gallucci . 22 August 2022