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This Texas partnership will get a data center online faster while helping a battery storage project expand.
A Texas data center will open sooner thanks to an offline grid battery
While Eolian makes important upgrades to a 100-megawatt battery, the company will lend that grid connection to help CyrusOne’s data center get up and…
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January 24, 2026 at 5:20 PM
This Texas partnership will get a data center online faster while helping a battery storage project expand.
Could automakers hold the key to cleaner U.S. steelmaking? This @mightyearth.org report makes the case.
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Why automakers are the key to cleaner steelmaking
A new report shows that car manufacturers have huge purchasing power when it comes to U.S.-made steel. Advocates want them to demand a cleaner version of…
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January 24, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Could automakers hold the key to cleaner U.S. steelmaking? This @mightyearth.org report makes the case.
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Massachusetts is facing an affordability crisis. National Grid is trying an energy resource marketplace to curb grid stress that could drive prices higher.
Massachusetts tries a market for distributed energy to tame grid costs
National Grid’s new marketplace seeks batteries, EV chargers, and other distributed energy resources to help relieve stressed grid circuits. Here’s how it…
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January 24, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Massachusetts is facing an affordability crisis. National Grid is trying an energy resource marketplace to curb grid stress that could drive prices higher.
New governors are sworn in, and legislatures are back in session. Now, states are homing in on energy affordability.
States are getting serious about energy affordability
As legislatures reconvene and new governors take office, rising electricity and natural gas prices are at the top of everyone’s to-do list.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:55 PM
New governors are sworn in, and legislatures are back in session. Now, states are homing in on energy affordability.
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Jetson says it can halve the cost of installing a heat pump, and it just raised $50 million to take its mission further.
Startup Jetson raises $50M to deploy affordable heat pumps
The vertically integrated company says it can install heat pumps at half the costs of competitors. Now, Jetson plans to expand product offerings and…
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January 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Jetson says it can halve the cost of installing a heat pump, and it just raised $50 million to take its mission further.
Clean energy manufacturing investments surged in the U.S. for years. Under Trump, that all changed.
Chart: Trump cratered the clean-energy manufacturing boom
In 2025, companies spent less on U.S. factories for solar panels, EVs, and more. A bonus chart shows why this trend may continue in the year to come.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Clean energy manufacturing investments surged in the U.S. for years. Under Trump, that all changed.
Geothermal startups are having a moment.
That includes Fervo Energy, which reportedly just filed for an IPO.
That includes Fervo Energy, which reportedly just filed for an IPO.
Geothermal startup Fervo Energy may finally go public
The pioneering firm has reportedly filed for an IPO as it pushes to complete the first part of its massive next-gen geothermal installation later this…
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January 23, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Geothermal startups are having a moment.
That includes Fervo Energy, which reportedly just filed for an IPO.
That includes Fervo Energy, which reportedly just filed for an IPO.
After Hurricane Helene devastated rural North Carolina, a solar-and-battery microgrid has this community is better prepared for extreme weather to come.
After Helene, rural North Carolina turns to solar and battery hubs
More than a year after the storm’s devastation, clean-energy microgrids are springing up in remote areas thanks to a program that could become a national…
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January 23, 2026 at 12:50 PM
After Hurricane Helene devastated rural North Carolina, a solar-and-battery microgrid has this community is better prepared for extreme weather to come.
Just about everyone in Massachusetts agrees: Energy bills are too damn high.
There’s far less consensus on how to solve the problem.
There’s far less consensus on how to solve the problem.
Affordability is scrambling energy politics in Massachusetts
Everyone agrees that the state has an energy bill crisis. But there is little consensus on why — or how to fix the increasingly acute problem.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Just about everyone in Massachusetts agrees: Energy bills are too damn high.
There’s far less consensus on how to solve the problem.
There’s far less consensus on how to solve the problem.
Geothermal startup Fervo may finally go public.
It’s just the latest of 3 big money moves from advanced geothermal firms this week.
It’s just the latest of 3 big money moves from advanced geothermal firms this week.
Geothermal startup Fervo Energy may finally go public
The pioneering firm has reportedly filed for an IPO as it pushes to complete the first part of its massive next-gen geothermal installation later this…
www.canarymedia.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Geothermal startup Fervo may finally go public.
It’s just the latest of 3 big money moves from advanced geothermal firms this week.
It’s just the latest of 3 big money moves from advanced geothermal firms this week.
This is what’s possible if battery storage and data centers work together.
A Texas data center will open sooner thanks to an offline grid battery
While Eolian makes important upgrades to a 100-megawatt battery, the company will lend that grid connection to help CyrusOne’s data center get up and…
www.canarymedia.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:31 PM
This is what’s possible if battery storage and data centers work together.
Automakers buy most of the primary steel made in the U.S. Could their leverage unlock cleaner steelmaking?
Why automakers are the key to cleaner steelmaking
A new report shows that car manufacturers have huge purchasing power when it comes to U.S.-made steel. Advocates want them to demand a cleaner version of…
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January 22, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Automakers buy most of the primary steel made in the U.S. Could their leverage unlock cleaner steelmaking?
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Car manufacturers have huge purchasing power and could use it to demand greener steel.
"If they really cared and wanted to, they could put pressure on these companies they're buying steel from. But they aren't, and they don't."
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"If they really cared and wanted to, they could put pressure on these companies they're buying steel from. But they aren't, and they don't."
Read more from Alexander C. Kaufman at Canary Media Inc. ▶️
Why automakers are the key to cleaner steelmaking
A new report shows that car manufacturers have huge purchasing power when it comes to U.S.-made steel. Advocates want them to demand a cleaner version of…
www.canarymedia.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Car manufacturers have huge purchasing power and could use it to demand greener steel.
"If they really cared and wanted to, they could put pressure on these companies they're buying steel from. But they aren't, and they don't."
Read more from Alexander C. Kaufman at Canary Media Inc. ▶️
"If they really cared and wanted to, they could put pressure on these companies they're buying steel from. But they aren't, and they don't."
Read more from Alexander C. Kaufman at Canary Media Inc. ▶️
These 3 offshore wind farms are building again after winning their court cases against Trump’s stop-work order.
America’s offshore wind farms get back to work after court victories
Ørsted, Equinor, and Dominion Energy have resumed construction on their massive offshore wind projects, nearly a month after Trump forced them to hit…
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January 22, 2026 at 3:34 PM
These 3 offshore wind farms are building again after winning their court cases against Trump’s stop-work order.
Stegra’s first-of-its-kind green steel plant is in a rough patch. A new customer may help it keep moving.
Stegra lands key customer for green-steel plant amid financial woes
The Swedish startup will supply steel to a German industrial firm from its flagship facility in northern Sweden. Stegra is working to raise over $1…
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January 22, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Stegra’s first-of-its-kind green steel plant is in a rough patch. A new customer may help it keep moving.
An industrial “Baconator” and fridges equipped with batteries are helping this Brooklyn bagel shop curb its peak power demand and its bills.
This Brooklyn bagel shop is saving money with plug-in batteries
Startup David Energy is giving batteries to its New York City customers to help them reduce hefty demand charges on their monthly utility bills.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:10 PM
An industrial “Baconator” and fridges equipped with batteries are helping this Brooklyn bagel shop curb its peak power demand and its bills.
Ultra-efficient heat pumps and plug-in solar panels could lower Californians’ skyrocketing power bills, and new legislation can help more households adopt them.
California bills would cut red tape for balcony solar and heat pumps
State Sen. Scott Wiener wants to tackle energy affordability by making it easier than ever for households to adopt increasingly popular clean-energy tech.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Ultra-efficient heat pumps and plug-in solar panels could lower Californians’ skyrocketing power bills, and new legislation can help more households adopt them.
Stegra has a major new customer, marking good news for its first-of-its-kind green steel plant coming to Sweden.
Stegra lands key customer for green-steel plant amid financial woes
The Swedish startup will supply steel to a German industrial firm from its flagship facility in northern Sweden. Stegra is working to raise over $1…
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January 21, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Stegra has a major new customer, marking good news for its first-of-its-kind green steel plant coming to Sweden.
One of Massachusetts’ biggest utilities is trying a new approach to manage the grid and keep power bills from spiking.
Massachusetts tries a market for distributed energy to tame grid costs
National Grid’s new marketplace seeks batteries, EV chargers, and other distributed energy resources to help relieve stressed grid circuits. Here’s how it…
www.canarymedia.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:17 PM
One of Massachusetts’ biggest utilities is trying a new approach to manage the grid and keep power bills from spiking.
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Leading Massachusetts Democrats are pushing to roll back climate targets and slash energy efficiency funding as a way to fight rising utility bills. Not so clear whether it will help: www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...
Affordability is scrambling energy politics in Massachusetts
Everyone agrees that the state has an energy bill crisis. But there is little consensus on why — or how to fix the increasingly acute problem.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Leading Massachusetts Democrats are pushing to roll back climate targets and slash energy efficiency funding as a way to fight rising utility bills. Not so clear whether it will help: www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...
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Thanks to Sarah Shemkus for a clear-eyed explanation of Massachusetts' energy cost inflation challenges — and for making clear that scapegoating renewables for high and rising energy costs only distracts from the work required to contain those costs:
www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...
#energysky
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#energysky
Affordability is scrambling energy politics in Massachusetts
Everyone agrees that the state has an energy bill crisis. But there is little consensus on why — or how to fix the increasingly acute problem.
www.canarymedia.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Thanks to Sarah Shemkus for a clear-eyed explanation of Massachusetts' energy cost inflation challenges — and for making clear that scapegoating renewables for high and rising energy costs only distracts from the work required to contain those costs:
www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...
#energysky
www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...
#energysky
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If you're worried about disruption from climate change (or social unrest) solar and batteries make a lot of sense.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
After Helene, rural North Carolina turns to solar and battery hubs
More than a year after the storm’s devastation, clean-energy microgrids are springing up in remote areas thanks to a program that could become a national…
www.canarymedia.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:22 PM
If you're worried about disruption from climate change (or social unrest) solar and batteries make a lot of sense.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
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Bills in the California Legislature from @scottwiener.bsky.social would make it easier for people to install plug-in solar panels without utility delays, and also super-efficient electric heat pumps: www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol... via @alisontakemura.bsky.social
California bills would cut red tape for balcony solar and heat pumps
State Sen. Scott Wiener wants to tackle energy affordability by making it easier than ever for households to adopt increasingly popular clean-energy tech.
www.canarymedia.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Bills in the California Legislature from @scottwiener.bsky.social would make it easier for people to install plug-in solar panels without utility delays, and also super-efficient electric heat pumps: www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol... via @alisontakemura.bsky.social
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Everyone in MA agrees there's an energy affordability crisis. But not everyone agrees why.
Nice piece from Sarah Shemkus @canarymedia.com www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...
Nice piece from Sarah Shemkus @canarymedia.com www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...
Affordability is scrambling energy politics in Massachusetts
Everyone agrees that the state has an energy bill crisis. But there is little consensus on why — or how to fix the increasingly acute problem.
www.canarymedia.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Everyone in MA agrees there's an energy affordability crisis. But not everyone agrees why.
Nice piece from Sarah Shemkus @canarymedia.com www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...
Nice piece from Sarah Shemkus @canarymedia.com www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...