Canary Media | Covering the clean energy transition

1563 Results

Clean energy jobs

US government deploys $41M to train clean energy workforce

Across the country, new centers will receive funds to help train thousands of students and workers for clean energy careers.

By Alison F. Takemura . 21 November 2023
Midwest Energy News

Does NIPSCO need more gas?

By Andy Balaskovitz . 20 November 2023
ENN

Critics say Indiana utility is ‘backsliding’ on clean energy goals with planned gas plant

But the utility NIPSCO says it needs new, dispatchable generation as it phases out coal plants and looks to rely more on intermittent wind and solar power.

By Kari Lydersen . 20 November 2023
Transmission

California's grid is hindering its climate goals. Can a new law fix it?

The state's grid isn't growing fast enough to support a surge of EVs, heat pumps and more. A new law offers a potential path forward — and could be a model for other states.

By Jeff St. John . 20 November 2023
ENN

As Detroit solar plan advances, community activists are wary

Detroit's mayor calls the plan a bold step on climate change; community members want to make sure they reap the benefits.

By Nina Ignaczak . 17 November 2023
Top companies fight climate action behind the scenes

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 16 November 2023
Northeast Energy News

Maryland coal plant to close in 2024

16 November 2023
ENN

Maine hopes IRA money will get heat pumps to more people, especially in multifamily housing

States are now crafting applications for billions in federal funding to create or expand electrification and energy efficiency rebate programs, trying to balance quality and quantity of incentives while reaching new demographics.

By Annie Ropeik . 16 November 2023
IRA clean energy funds flow to fossil fuel communities

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 15 November 2023
Midwest Energy News

Minnesota utilities seek big impact from small transmission projects

By Andy Balaskovitz . 15 November 2023