Solar
It’s a solar showdown, live!
The scoop on Canary's upcoming debate on rooftop solar policy in California, plus three ways to expand solar equity.
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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Solar
Heavy hitters form $500M joint venture to expand community solar to disadvantaged communities
Reactivate, backed by Lafayette Square and Invenergy, says it's cracked the code on how to make community solar projects financially successful.By Eric Wesoff .
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Climate justice
Chart: Black Americans hit hardest by deadly air pollution
As we clean up electricity and other sectors, all Americans will benefit from cleaner air — but Black Americans stand to benefit the most.By Maria Virginia Olano .
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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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Solar
PosiGen raises $100M to bring solar and efficiency upgrades to lower-income Americans
The New Orleans–based company has a clever business model that upends industry assumptions — and savvy investors want in.By Eric Wesoff .
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Climate justice
Video: Why do people in lower-income neighborhoods pay more for LED lightbulbs?
A conversation on energy justice with Tony Reames, a new adviser in the U.S. Department of Energy.By Canary Staff .
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Policy & regulation
The top 6 ambitious state climate laws passed in 2021
Progress may be stalled in D.C., but there's real momentum on the state level, from blue states like Oregon to red states like North Carolina.By Jeff St. John .
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Climate justice
Helping Native communities attain 'energy sovereignty' with solar
Nonprofit Grid Alternatives develops solar projects on reservations and provides job-training opportunities.By Natasha Ferguson .
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Climate justice
Meet the unstoppable entrepreneur bringing solar, EVs and jobs to his Native community and beyond
Solar Bear owner Robert Blake on his booming business, extensive nonprofit work and the $6.6M DOE grant he just landed.By Maria Virginia Olano .
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Policy & regulation
Jigar Shah's big idea for getting rooftop solar and smart appliances to low-income Americans
How the DOE could marshal its loan guarantees to decarbonize the grid and boost energy equity in one fell swoop.By Jeff St. John .
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