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North Carolina poised to take huge step forward in building efficiency

A proposal advancing in the state’s code council would bring North Carolina’s energy conservation code in line with the latest international guidelines, a major leap forward for a state that has long lagged.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 6 February 2023
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Commentary: To unlock the IRA's full potential, we need to include low-income renters

The lowest-income American families are most vulnerable to inflation because they spend the greatest portions of their budgets on essentials. For energy, the gap is particularly striking

By Jesse Cohen . 6 February 2023
Carbon-free buildings

Interactive: Turn this old house into your clean-energy dream home

How can you make a home more climate-friendly and more comfortable? Here's the technology you need, plus the steps to get you there.

By Alison F. Takemura . 6 February 2023
Electrification

Home of the future: Climate-friendly, electrified and closer than ever

The technology and policies are falling into place. But we’ll need a revolution in U.S. home retrofit business models and financing to scale up enough to meet the climate challenge.

By Jeff St. John . 6 February 2023
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Illinois county offered payments to back Navigator carbon dioxide pipeline

Officials in McDonough County passed a pipeline moratorium last year; developers are offering 30 years of payments in exchange for “good faith” support of the project.

By Kari Lydersen . 3 February 2023
Series

Home of the Future: How to electrify your life

In a special series, Canary Media explores what it will take to decarbonize America’s homes. Electrification, solar panels, batteries, EV chargers, smart appliances — the home of the future will feature a range of technologies that make our lives more comfortable and climate-friendly. It's a vision that should be within reach for everyone, no matter where they live or how much they make. We offer tips for getting from here to there.
Liquefied natural gas

Chart: LNG expansion plans threaten global climate progress

The gas industry aims to dramatically expand capacity for exporting liquefied natural gas. That would be very bad news for the climate.

By Canary Staff . 3 February 2023
Western Energy News

Study: Net zero is technologically, economically feasible

3 February 2023
Oil company lawsuits could soon head to court

3 February 2023
Midwest Energy News

Minnesota 100% carbon-free electricity bill heads to Gov. Walz

By Andy Balaskovitz . 3 February 2023