Energy equity
Low-income families don't get a fair share of energy-efficiency funds
Utility programs that help residents cut energy costs are leaving out low-income households. What are the fixes?
By Alison F. Takemura .
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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Workforce diversity
This new climatetech accelerator is seeking entrepreneurs of color
A program launched by Greentown Labs and Browning the Green Space will support people of color starting cleantech companies — and it’s taking applications now.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Energy equity
More lower-income US households are adopting solar
A new report finds that rooftop solar is growing among low- and moderate-income households, though the industry still has a wealth gap problem.By Alison F. Takemura .
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EV charging
This new 'smart' cord lets everyone cash in on utility EV-charging perks
Smartenit has bundled smart-charging tech into a cord that plugs into standard outlets. That’s useful for people who can't easily install chargers at home.By Jeff St. John .
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Guest essay
It's time for solar microgrids to replace dirty diesel generators
In rural sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, costly diesel generators are often the only power source. A concerted push to deploy solar microgrids could change that.By Manoj Sinha, Joseph Nganga .
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Energy equity
Building resilient communities: Soulardarity's plan for energy democracy
This Detroit-area collective is installing solar streetlights, exploring community solar and advocating for policy change in pursuit of a carbon-free future.By Jeff St. John .
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Clean energy
How does your state rank on fostering community-led clean energy?
Policies can help or hinder communities that want to take charge of their own energy future. Canary's chart of the week shows how U.S. states stack up.By Maria Virginia Olano .
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Energy equity
Video: Meet the changemakers bringing clean energy to their communities
Watch a conversation with grassroots leaders building small-scale solar and other clean energy solutions on Native lands, in Puerto Rico and in U.S. cities.By
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Just transition
A Brooklyn neighborhood's long fight for green jobs is paying off
In New York City's Sunset Park, Equinor’s plan for a wind turbine hub is part of the community's larger vision to clean up and revive the waterfront.By Maria Gallucci .
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Guides and how-tos
Electric utilities 101: A breakdown of the basics on US power providers
Utilities and their regulators can be confusing and opaque. Here's a handy introduction for people who want more clean energy in their community.By Alison F. Takemura .
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