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 .
Politics
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 .
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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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Podcast
Senator Padilla on climate, equity and partisanship
When it comes to addressing top Democratic priorities, the senator representing California declares: "We're not giving up that easily."PlayBy Julia Pyper . 30 min .
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Solar
Is there hope of finding middle ground on California's rooftop solar policy?
Utility regulators are under heavy pressure to change their net-metering proposal — but there’s little agreement on what should result.By Jeff St. John .
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Podcast
Biden's climate record, one year in
Climate action was a top issue in the 2020 election, but has the president lived up to his campaign promises?PlayBy Julia Pyper . 45 min .
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Policy & regulation
Do dividends make carbon taxes more popular? Not so far, study finds
A common theory holds that rebating money to taxpayers would build support, but real-world evidence suggests otherwise.By David Roberts .
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Podcast
Unpacking Newsom’s bold $22B climate plan in the California budget
The "California Blueprint" includes funding for everything from electric buses and building retrofits to support services for firefighters.PlayBy Julia Pyper . 38 min .
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Solar
California's Gov. Newsom says 'changes need to be made' to the state's polarizing net-metering proposal
But he says he won't intervene in the heated debate that's pitted solar and environmental groups against utility customer watchdogs.By Jeff St. John .
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Politics
Here’s where things stand with climate legislation in Congress
The Build Back Better Act — and its $555B in climate spending — is not dead yet.By David Roberts .
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Carbon capture
US government squandered hundreds of millions on 'clean coal' pipe dream
Federal investments in industrial carbon capture paid off, but investments in coal-plant CCS did not, watchdog finds.By Jeff St. John .
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