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Clean energy manufacturing

Chart: Trump cratered the clean-energy manufacturing boom

In 2025, companies spent less on U.S. factories for solar panels, EVs, and more. A bonus chart shows why this trend may continue in the year to come.

By Dan McCarthy . 23 January 2026
Clean energy

Is the US headed toward an electricity crisis of its own making?

Trump administration policies and AI needs are fueling a growing mismatch between energy supply and demand. That’s a huge problem, but there may be a way out.

By Julian Spector . 6 January 2026
Clean energy

The 13 clean energy stories we wish we wrote in 2025

Canary Media published a lot of articles last year. We wish we had published these ones, too.

By Canary Staff . 2 January 2026
Clean energy

The year Trump tried and failed to stop clean energy

The Trump administration brought the sledgehammer down on clean energy — but that still wasn't enough to crush it.

By Dan McCarthy . 29 December 2025
Clean energy supply chain

The year the US doubled down on critical minerals

Trump took unusual steps in 2025 to strengthen American control over a supply chain crucial to many industries — and to the clean energy transition.

By Tik Root, Grist, Anita Hofschneider, Rebecca Egan McCarthy . 26 December 2025
Clean energy

The 10 biggest clean energy stories of 2025

A so-called energy emergency led to coal plants running past their prime, batteries and EVs had a standout year, and more of this year’s top stories.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 19 December 2025
Clean energy

New Jersey’s latest plan for 100% clean power comes at a tricky time

The state’s vision for a cleaner grid has support from voters — but faces serious challenges due to federal headwinds and turmoil in the PJM energy market.

By Rambo Talabong . 9 December 2025
Midwest Energy News

Climate-proofing a nuclear plant

By Andy Balaskovitz . 8 December 2025
Geothermal

A major networked geothermal project gets underway in Connecticut

The project will provide clean heating and cooling for New Haven’s train station and nearby public housing. It could be a test case for similar efforts statewide.

By Sarah Shemkus . 8 December 2025
Utilities

First utility-owned geothermal network to double in size with DOE funds

The $8.6 million grant for Eversource’s pioneering project in Framingham, Massachusetts, is a rare win for renewable energy under the Trump administration.

By Phil McKenna . 5 December 2025