Politics

Clean energy is on the ballot in these utility regulator races

Ten states elect their public utility commissions, which make big decisions about energy. This November, the stakes are high, especially in Arizona and Louisiana.

By Julian Spector . 25 October 2024

Policy & regulation

Can Biden end the Auxin solar tariff investigation?

The president wants to prioritize climate action and solar power. That’s running up against the Commerce Department’s enforcement of a 1930 trade law. Now what?

By Julian Spector . 26 May 2022
Video

Video: Sen. Martin Heinrich on clean energy in a time of global conflict

Watch the senator from New Mexico in an exclusive Canary Media interview on how clean energy technologies can address the energy crisis triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

By Canary Staff . 29 April 2022
Podcast

Rolling out historic infrastructure funding

How states can address their top energy priorities through $1.2B in federal funding.

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By Julia Pyper . 37 min . 21 April 2022
Clean fleets

Amid backlash, USPS orders more EVs — but will still mostly run on gas

The U.S. Postal Service placed an initial order for 10,000 electric trucks as it works to overhaul its aging mail-delivery fleet.

By Maria Gallucci . 25 March 2022
Podcast

Russian oil ban forces an abrupt shift in Biden's climate plan

How the energy security frame is changing the conversation in Washington.

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By Stephen Lacey . 11 March 2022
Fossil fuels

Chart: How much oil does the US actually import from Russia?

The U.S. is the world's top oil producer, but it still imports oil from around the world. See the top 10 suppliers.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 11 March 2022
Podcast

Russia's war reshapes the energy transition

The invasion of Ukraine has leaders making energy pivots — for better and for worse.

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By Julia Pyper . 54 min . 10 March 2022
Fossil fuels

How fast can Europe wean itself off Russian gas?

Heat pumps and clean energy can improve Europe's energy security while aiding climate goals.

By Jeff St. John . 1 March 2022
Fossil fuels

Hawaii relies on Russian oil — but clean energy could change that

Hawaii's transition to renewables becomes all the more urgent as Russia's invasion of Ukraine rattles energy markets.

By Julian Spector . 25 February 2022
Podcast

How to elect state leaders on climate

This group is using legislative transparency as a tool for climate action.

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By Julia Pyper . 32 min . 24 February 2022