Energy equity
5 big takeaways on the grassroots clean energy revolution
U.S. communities are taking control of energy decisions and building clean energy projects. Follow Canary's week of special coverage, Power by the People.
By Julian Spector .
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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Energy equity
With renewables, Native communities chart a path to energy sovereignty
From Arizona to Maine and beyond, a new generation of Indigenous entrepreneurs, activists and government leaders are making strides — and money — with clean energy.By Jeff St. John .
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Solar
Community solar can help revitalize communities. Here’s how
The Biden administration wants community solar to reduce energy burdens and build local jobs and economies. Equity-focused solar developers are ready.By Jeff St. John .
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Podcast
Puerto Rico's preventable grid disaster
Another hurricane, another mass blackout — and another humanitarian disaster that could have been avoided.PlayBy Stephen Lacey, Maria Gallucci . 16 min .
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Solar
Puerto Rico’s solar users are still among 'fortunate few' with power
Most Puerto Ricans remain in the dark after Hurricane Fiona, thanks to a grid plagued by problems. Owners of solar-plus-battery systems are faring better.By Maria Gallucci .
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Video
Video: The 6 key elements of a just energy transition
Produced with The Solutions Project and narrated by Mark Ruffalo, our new video breaks down the basic elements of a very complex concept in just 2 minutes.By Canary Creative .
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Solar
How solar donors can cut the power bills of low-income families
Boston-based Resonant Energy pioneers a new way to share solar savings with disadvantaged communities in Massachusetts.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Solar
California is finally unlocking community solar for the masses
A newly passed bill will open up community solar subscriptions for people who can’t put panels on their roofs — and deliver clean power when the grid needs it most.By Julian Spector .
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Electric vehicles
NYC may ban e-bikes in public housing following a spate of fires
Critics say the move could jeopardize the livelihoods of delivery workers and are pushing to make charging safer, easier and more affordable.By Maria Gallucci .
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Heat pumps
Window heat pumps will help electrify New York City's apartments
A $70 million initiative will deploy 30,000 electric heat pumps to bring climate-friendly comfort to residents of NYC's aging public-housing units.By Maria Gallucci .
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