1 Can streetlights unlock big city EV charging? This startup thinks so
Voltpost unveiled its new EV charging product, which is designed to tap into the electricity available in streetlights — and withstand life in urban settings.
California's record 10 gigawatts of grid batteries are finally pushing solar generation into post-sunset hours at a meaningful scale, new data shows.
Carbon-free buildings
Need help electrifying your home? This startup has an app for that
Zero Homes aims to make electrification easier and cheaper by quoting projects — to install heat pumps, EV chargers, and more — without setting foot in your house.
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Carbon capture
World’s largest direct air capture plant starts sucking CO2 from the sky
Climeworks just began operating its Mammoth plant in Iceland. The 36,000-ton facility is a significant step up for the costly, energy-intensive tech. -
Transmission
Here’s where the Biden admin wants to build new power lines — ASAP
The Department of Energy wants to use a long-dormant — and controversial — federal authority to fast-track transmission projects crucial to the energy transition. -
Carbon removal
A $100 million carbon-removal competition enters its final stage
The Elon Musk–backed Xprize competition announced 20 finalists to advance breakthrough solutions for CO2 removal using air, rocks, land, and oceans.
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Clean energy
Vermont is on the cusp of mandating 100% clean electricity by 2035
The state’s Senate approved the measure this week, putting Vermont on track to be among the first states to fully decarbonize its power grid.By Akielly Hu
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Clean energy
Chart: Renewables generated a record 30% of global electricity in 2023
Solar and wind are cleaning up the global power grid — so much so that research firm Ember says global power sector emissions may have peaked last year.By Eric Wesoff
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Clean aluminum
The first new US aluminum plant in decades plans big emissions cuts
Century Aluminum Company hopes half a billion dollars in federal funding will help it revive a dying industry — and make it less polluting.By Maddie Stone
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Transmission
Looming power grid rules could make or break the US energy transition
Federal regulators are split on how to spread grid costs among states with dramatically different clean energy policies. Next week, they’ll reveal their decision.
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Air travel
Can corn ethanol really help decarbonize US air travel?
The Biden administration will allow ethanol producers to access tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel. Farmers and climate groups have mixed reactions. -
Transmission
The growing clean energy backlog, in five charts
New clean power and batteries could supplant fossil fuels and meet short-term grid reliability needs — if the U.S. can get them plugged into the grid. -
Workforce diversity
CleanCapital’s Zoe Berkery has no time to waste
The COO talks to Canary about leadership, teamwork, and knowing your worth. Plus, big job moves and an invitation. -
Electric vehicles
Chart: One in five new cars sold this year will be battery-powered
Nearly 17 million electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are projected to be sold worldwide this year, a new record.By Dan McCarthy
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Clean energy
A year in, New York’s pioneering public power law makes uneven progress
New York Power Authority is preparing to build state-owned clean energy projects for the first time — but advocates want more transparency.By Akielly Hu
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Clean energy
Clean energy in rural America gets another big boost of federal funding
The Biden administration announced $78 million — the latest from a $1 billion program — to install solar, batteries, and more in rural communities. -
EV charging
Tesla won the EV charging race. So why’s it gutting its Supercharger team?
Elon Musk’s decision to slash the 500-person EV charging team could hurt automakers and charging companies building Tesla's technology into their future plans. -
Emissions reduction
Frontier bets $58.3M on carbon removal startup Vaulted Deep
The Stripe-backed fund placed its biggest CO2-removal order yet with the 7-month-old startup, which injects waste biomass “slurry” deep underground.
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The clean hydrogen paradox
The world needs to complement clean electricity with some other low-carbon energy. Can hydrogen fill the gap? Canary Media kicks off a special series.
By Dan McCarthy
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Solar
Minnesota's biggest solar project will help replace a huge coal plant
Xcel Energy’s 710-megawatt Sherco solar facility will create union jobs in a coal community, pilot long-duration storage tech, and advance the state's climate goals.By Eric Wesoff
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Emissions reduction
Aza Power wants to swap diesel for ammonia in trucks, tractors, and more
If produced using renewable energy, ammonia could significantly reduce emissions from industrial applications.By Frank Jossi
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EV charging
Can streetlights unlock big city EV charging? This startup thinks so
Voltpost unveiled its new EV charging product, which is designed to tap into the electricity available in streetlights — and withstand life in urban settings. -
Geothermal
Geothermal heat pumps are helping clean up city buildings
Initiatives in Austin, New York City, and beyond are aiming to curb costs and boost adoption of geothermal heating and cooling to reduce CO2 from buildings.
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Need help breaking up with fossil fuels? Ask an ‘electric coach’
Electrification is hard. That’s why Rewiring America is training 1,000 coaches this year to guide neighbors through getting heat pumps, solar and more.
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Electric vehicles
Anatomy of a failed EV startup
Zevvy, a startup that offered creative financing to democratize electric vehicle access, shut down recently. The firm's founder has a lot to say about why. -
Emissions reduction
Chart: Heavy industry is the next big climate problem to tackle
Industries like steel, cement, and chemicals could be the top source of planet-warming emissions in the U.S. by 2035, as electricity and transportation decarbonize. -
Policy & regulation
New clean power rules force utilities to take clean energy seriously
EPA’s "clean up or close" rules for coal and gas plants face strong pushback. But backers say clean power, batteries, and grid tech are ready to take over. -
Electrification
Need help breaking up with fossil fuels? Ask an ‘electric coach’
Electrification is hard. That’s why Rewiring America is training 1,000 coaches this year to guide neighbors through getting heat pumps, solar and more.
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Chart: Renewables generated a record 30% of global electricity in 2023
Solar and wind are cleaning up the global power grid — so much so that research firm Ember says global power sector emissions may have peaked last year.
By Eric Wesoff
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Solar
Major US solar manufacturers call for strict new solar-panel tariffs
First Solar, Qcells, and other domestic solar-panel makers are petitioning the Commerce Department for new tariffs on panels imported from Southeast Asia.By Eric Wesoff
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Solar
Solar is about to get a lot more affordable for low-income households
The EPA’s historic $7 billion Solar for All program will help every state fund solar projects for lower-income residents. In many states, that will be a first. -
Land use
How the Biden admin is trying to boost renewables on public land
The Bureau of Land Management is making it easier to develop clean energy projects in the West, while trying to balance ecosystem protection — a tricky task.By Eric Wesoff
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EV charging
Tritium, major supplier of EV fast-charging equipment, is insolvent
The Australian company failed to find buyers for its faltering business, leaving its customers and the future of its Tennessee factory in limbo. -
Wind
Three NY offshore wind projects unravel after GE scraps turbine plans
GE pivoted away from making huge offshore wind turbines. Now, New York authorities have denied contracts to three major projects banking on the design. -
Utilities
Data centers want clean electricity. Can Georgia Power deliver it?
The utility intends to build fossil gas plants to meet data center demand, but tech companies and enviro groups are pushing for more clean energy in the next plan. -
Wind
US offshore wind needs American-made ships. The first is nearly ready
The century-old Jones Act requires domestic vessels to carry parts from U.S. ports to offshore wind sites. The first compliant ship, commissioned by utility Dominion Energy, has hit the water. -
Recycling renewables
All that e-waste is full of metals that could be recycled for clean tech
The copper, aluminum, and minerals in our old electronics could be reused in service of the clean energy transition, according to UN report.By Maddie Stone
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Transmission
Chart: The US clean energy backlog is getting bigger and bigger
A mountain of solar, storage, and wind projects are waiting for permission to plug in. The interconnection queue is now double the size of the entire U.S. grid. -
Green steel
US awards $28M for cutting-edge tech to clean up iron and steel
The DOE picked Electra, Limelight Steel, and other teams that are working to slash steel’s emissions. Experts say their innovations are crucial but still far off.
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