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Canary Live Boston: Watch the event on Thurs., April 6 at 6:00 PM ET
We're broadcasting our event live from Greentown Labs in Somerville, Mass. this week.
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Energy equity
Energy equity
Community solar expands access to clean energy, new study shows
Peer-reviewed research finds that community solar makes cheap renewable power available to more people, including those who live in rentals and multifamily buildings.
By Alison F. Takemura .
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Solar
Why Puerto Rican communities are all-in on solar microgrids
Advocates say the island's goal to reach 100% renewable energy should be met through a community-led, decentralized approach.By Carolina Baldin .
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Transportation
NYC adopts e-bike rules with focus on fire safety and equity
The new policies aim to make it easier for low-income residents to access high-quality models, without banning the zero-emissions devices many workers depend on.By Maria Gallucci .
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Grid edge
Sunnova seeks $3.3B DOE loan guarantee to expand virtual power plants
An SEC filing suggests the federal Loan Programs Office is gearing up to help lower-income households access rooftop solar and batteries that can help the grid.By Jeff St. John .
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Solar
This startup has a smarter way to make solar work for apartments
Allume Energy’s SolShare tech can divvy up solar output among apartment units however property owners choose, delivering more flexibility to an underserved market.By Jeff St. John .
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Energy efficiency
Google's huge solar buys help fund efficiency fixes for low-income homes
In partnership with Sol Systems, the tech giant is using a slice of its clean-energy investments for repairs and efficiency upgrades in lower-income communities.By Jeff St. John .
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Grid edge
This startup turns electric water heaters into grid batteries
Shifted Energy is tapping water heaters in lower-income communities to create virtual power plants that help balance the grid, starting in Hawaii.By Jeff St. John .
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Electrification
BlocPower raises $155M to speed up its all-electric building retrofits
The startup partners with cities and uses software and financing to make electrification pay off for low- and moderate-income residents.By Jeff St. John .
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Utilities
This software factors climate risk and energy equity into grid planning
Utilities need to know how their equipment upgrades will impact vulnerable communities. UrbanFootprint’s platform provides the necessary data.By Jeff St. John .
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Solar
Want to go solar? These companies and groups are here to help
Shaded roof? Tight budget? Confused by all the options? There are resources to help all kinds of people access solar power.By Eric Wesoff .
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