Hydrogen
Which states will win out on $9.5B in federal clean hydrogen funding?
The U.S. government is finally investing in clean hydrogen. From L.A. to West Virginia, everybody wants a slice.
By Jeff St. John .
Policy & regulation
Clean fleets
‘Green bank’ launches $250M effort to electrify California’s port trucks
The program, from Climate United and Forum Mobility, will help secure the EV trucks and charging stations needed to phase out diesel trucks at the state’s busy ports.
By Jeff St. John .
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Electrification
What are the hurdles to electrifying a home? Contractors and experts weigh in
Installing heat pumps and induction stoves can be costly and complex, but they boost homeowners' health and comfort — and benefit the climate too.By Jeff St. John .
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Politics
Calif. Sen. Padilla on climate, wildfires, solar and clean school buses
A Q&A with California's junior senator on his proposals to modernize FEMA, electrify buses and help low-income Americans access clean energy.By Canary Staff .
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Batteries
People power: Hawaii utility wants to pay households to share clean energy
Hawaiian Electric and rooftop solar installers have agreed on a plan to shore up the state's grid. California, are you watching?By Julian Spector .
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Fossil fuels
US coal communities get historic $11B to clean up abandoned mines
The funds support regions and workers grappling firsthand with the transition to clean energy.By Julian Spector .
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Grid edge
The country’s first neighborhood microgrid is coming online in Chicago
A network of solar panels, generators, batteries and more will boost resilience for Bronzeville, a historic Black neighborhood.By Jeff St. John .
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Solar
Adding solar to California apartments could get easier — if regulators go along
Ivy Energy says its software can make rooftop solar work for multifamily housing, benefiting landlords and tenants alike.By Jeff St. John .
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Wind
Chart: How 11 states are building the US offshore wind industry from scratch
Dozens of offshore wind farms are proposed for the East Coast and beyond. The country will still lag behind Asia and Europe — but it's a start. -
Policy & regulation
Will California finally fix its community solar programs?
A plan to promote community solar projects paired with batteries has the support of rooftop solar boosters and skeptics alike, plus the state's building industry.By Jeff St. John .
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Policy & regulation
The Texas energy system faces a winter reckoning — again
Texas political leaders say the state is ready to prevent another winter grid collapse. Energy experts disagree.By Jeff St. John .
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