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Heat pumps outsold fossil gas–fired furnaces in the U.S. yet again last year. That's the fourth year in a row — a testament to Americans’ sustained appetite for the zero-emissions appliances crucial to weaning buildings off planet-warming fossil fuels. In 2025, 12% more air-source heat pump units shipped in the…

This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. “🚨Single. Largest. Deregulatory. Action. EVER. Incoming: TOMORROW!” That quote comes from an X post made by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on Wednesday. Sure enough, the next…

See more from Canary Media’s “Chart of the Week” column . Not convinced the energy transition is actually happening? Take a look at how much cash is flowing toward fossil fuel–free technologies. Investors poured a record amount of money into the energy transition last year: $2.3 trillion worldwide, according to…

Bone-chilling cold and Arctic winds gripped the northeastern U.S . over the past few weeks, straining electricity systems and raising power prices as people cranked up their heat. Now, as the region finally starts to thaw, early data shows how America’s offshore wind farms helped keep electricity flowing during the…

It’s not just federal headwinds that threaten to constrain renewable energy development. State and local restrictions on solar and wind are spreading across the United States, too. Few states highlight this fact as well as Ohio does. The Buckeye State makes solar and wind farms go through extra hurdles that don’t…

Startup CarbonQuest already proved it could snatch carbon emissions from the gas-fired boilers that heat New York City high-rises. This year, it’s moving into a big new market: carbon capture for the fossil-fueled engines that generate power in remote or campus settings around the world. Tourmaline , Canada’s…

Startup NineDot Energy just raised $431 million to build batteries in New York City’s vacant nooks and crannies — an endeavor that will help the metropolis fend off looming electricity shortages. The debt financing announced Monday will support the Brooklyn firm’s plan to develop 28 battery projects totaling 494…

Canary Media's " Electrified Life ” column shares real-world tales, tips, and insights to demystify what individuals can do to shift their homes and lives to clean electric power. As Winter Storm Fern was dumping record amounts of snow and ice across the U.S. a couple of weeks ago, Kit Wu sprang into action. Wu,…

Last Friday, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright held a press conference to talk about how the power grid didn’t collapse during late January’s Winter Storm Fern . Some of the things he said were true. Others weren’t. It’s important to know the difference — especially as the Trump administration routinely uses…

When I first met John Holbrook at his office in northeastern Kentucky, the region seemed to be on the cusp of a revival . It was a scorching summer day in 2024, and Century Aluminum was considering building an enormous smelter in this corner of Appalachia — one that would create thousands of jobs in an area where…

As the Trump administration promotes U.S. natural gas exports, federal analysts warn that shipping massive volumes abroad could raise costs for consumers at home. The fracking revolution unleashed abundant natural gas in the early 2010s, lowering costs for heating and enabling gas-fired power production to unseat…

When music superstar Bad Bunny climbed an electric pole during the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, he showcased a painful reality during what was otherwise a joyous celebration of Puerto Rican culture. Puerto Rico’s power grid has been crumbling for nearly a decade, ever since Hurricanes Irma and Maria battered…

It’s a tough time for U.S. companies trying to make a go of green hydrogen . The Trump administration is threatening to cut billions of dollars in funding for hydrogen hubs and rapidly phasing out key tax incentives for the fuel. Major projects are getting canceled . Companies banking on the sector are struggling .…

As large solar fields proliferate across America, pushback to them in rural communities is growing, fueled by a mix of disinformation and genuine concern about losing open land to development. The tension is perhaps nowhere more evident than in Virginia , which has ambitious clean energy goals but is also the land…

This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. If your neighbor tells you they’re a Republican who voted for Donald Trump, where do you assume that person stands on solar power? With the president and many state and federal GOP lawmakers attacking the…

See more from Canary Media’s "Chart of the Week” column . Yes, batteries got cheaper again last year. It’s so predictable at this point, it’s almost boring. Almost. In 2025, the average price of a lithium-ion battery pack was $108 per kilowatt-hour, down 8% from the year prior, according to research firm…

Natural gas, not solar panels and wind turbines, is the primary driver behind soaring power prices in Maine, according to a new report released this week by the state’s energy department. Mainers pay some of the highest electricity rates in the country — only five states had higher residential prices in November…

Last May, the Trump administration proposed eliminating a key federal program that lowers energy bills for low-income households. Now, amid a mounting energy-affordability crisis , that program has officially survived — and even gotten a funding boost. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed a spending bill with…

Ohio is poised to block a major solar farm because of local pushback — even though a substantial number of public comments opposing the installation appear to be fabricated. Open Road Renewables plans to invest roughly $98 million for the 94-megawatt Crossroads Solar Grazing Center , which would use land in three…

In Massachusetts, many natural gas customers are receiving what they say are the highest utility bills they’ve ever faced. The reasons for these spiking costs are complex, ranging from volatile gas supply prices to this winter’s unusually frigid weather. Less discussed, however, is the effect of utilities’ Gas…