Canary Media

08/30/2026

How should we look at the state of the U.S. energy transition: Glass half-full? Or half-empty?

It’s complicated.

Analysts are trying to measure the damage President Trump has done to the energy transition so far — and determine where federal climate policy should go…

08/30/2026

America’s gas plant pipeline is getting bigger every day — but just how much of it will actually get built?

Data centers are driving plans to build tons of dirty gas plants. Experts say it’s nearly impossible to distinguish pie-in-the-sky proposals from…

08/30/2026

Considering a heat-pump water heater? Here’s what makes them a smarter choice than ever.

Manufacturers are rolling out models that heat up at times when power is cheap, fit into tighter spaces, and aggressively cut energy bills.

08/29/2026

Geothermal drilling can get expensive. This tech, borrowed from the oil and gas industry, can help.

For next-gen geothermal to scale, drilling costs must drop. Startup Hephae says its novel tech can make that happen — and developers like Fervo are giving…

08/29/2026

From Ohio to California, fake public comments are promoting fossil fuels while discouraging renewable energy — but some states are pushing back.

Apparently fake public input has promoted fossil fuels and attacked clean energy in Ohio and beyond. Here’s what officials could do to try to stymie the…

08/29/2026

PJM needs a lot of new power generation. Lagging state and utility approvals are holding it up.

More than 50 GW of solar, wind, and batteries can now connect to PJM’s grid. It could help drive down costs — if states, utilities, and hyperscalers make…

08/29/2026

California's legislature just passed a balcony solar-legalizing bill. Will Newsom sign off?
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/balcony-solar/california-lawmakers-pass-bill-oking-balcony-solar

08/28/2026

Let’s check in on the messy U.S. energy transition.

08/28/2026

A massive 352 GW of gas power is either planned or under development in the U.S. That’s largely thanks to the AI data center boom.

Data centers are driving plans to build tons of dirty gas plants. Experts say it’s nearly impossible to distinguish pie-in-the-sky proposals from…

08/28/2026

These two bills could boost virtual power plants in California — if it can get Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature.
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/virtual-power-plants/california-virtual-power-plant-bills-clear-key-legislative-hurdle