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Massachusetts heat pump owners got discounted power rates last winter. They’re getting even bigger savings this year.
Massachusetts ups winter energy discounts for homes with heat pumps
It’s the only state that makes big utilities offer lower seasonal rates for heat pump owners, in an effort to boost adoption and create a fairer system.
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September 21, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Massachusetts heat pump owners got discounted power rates last winter. They’re getting even bigger savings this year.
Illinois’ flagship clean energy training program is getting a revamp to meet changing economic and political realities.
Illinois revamps clean energy jobs training for a shifting economy
State-funded hubs will focus on skills that can transfer to other sectors, like data centers. That may help workers as Trump policies threaten to upend…
www.canarymedia.com
September 20, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Illinois’ flagship clean energy training program is getting a revamp to meet changing economic and political realities.
Thermal batteries are taking on a new challenge: Cutting carbon out of cement production.
In a first, cement giant to tap thermal batteries for cleaner heat
Holcim will deploy two batteries from the startup Electrified Thermal Solutions to cut down on fossil fuels, which often supply the intense heat in…
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September 20, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Thermal batteries are taking on a new challenge: Cutting carbon out of cement production.
California Wire is here! Catch the first edition of Jeff St. John’s weekly newsletter on the state’s clean energy transition, and sign up to get it every Wednesday.
Newsom’s last chance on electricity costs
The governor has blocked efforts to harness distributed energy to rein in rising utility rates. Bills on his desk could reverse that trend — if he signs them.
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September 19, 2026 at 10:50 PM
California Wire is here! Catch the first edition of Jeff St. John’s weekly newsletter on the state’s clean energy transition, and sign up to get it every Wednesday.
After nearly 20 years of reining in the Northeast’s carbon emissions and raising funds for energy projects, is RGGI past its prime?
Is it time to rethink the Northeast's cap-and-trade system?
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative isn’t having the same emissions-cutting effect it used to. As power bills rise, some wonder if it is worth…
www.canarymedia.com
September 19, 2026 at 12:55 PM
After nearly 20 years of reining in the Northeast’s carbon emissions and raising funds for energy projects, is RGGI past its prime?
Renewables could bring much-needed economic development to this Idaho county. Will it reverse its construction ban and welcome solar, batteries, and nuclear in?
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An Idaho county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts.
Solar developments led county officials to ban renewables in 2024. Now, the Republican commissioner who instigated the moratorium is leading the charge to…
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September 19, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Renewables could bring much-needed economic development to this Idaho county. Will it reverse its construction ban and welcome solar, batteries, and nuclear in?
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Google is joining Stegra’s big to build a hydrogen-powered green steel mill in Sweden.
Google backs Swedish green-steel project to tackle rising emissions
The tech giant intends to buy certificates from Stegra’s hydrogen-fueled steel mill to support the scale-up of cleaner construction materials for data…
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September 18, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Google is joining Stegra’s big to build a hydrogen-powered green steel mill in Sweden.
Virtual power plants could help California lower electricity bills. Legislation that would boost them is waiting on Gov. Newsom’s desk.
September 17, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Virtual power plants could help California lower electricity bills. Legislation that would boost them is waiting on Gov. Newsom’s desk.
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In Virginia, Roanoke City Public Schools is turning to solar-&-battery-powered microgrids at two high schools to help cover energy needs & store power in case of natural disasters, writes @canarymedia.com.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
A Virginia school district pioneers solar and battery microgrids
Roanoke City Public Schools is building the state’s first solar-plus-storage systems to keep emergency shelters going during extreme weather and cut down…
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September 17, 2026 at 9:16 PM
In Virginia, Roanoke City Public Schools is turning to solar-&-battery-powered microgrids at two high schools to help cover energy needs & store power in case of natural disasters, writes @canarymedia.com.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
Read @fieseler.bsky.social's award-winning profile of the man behind the America's turn against offshore wind:
September 17, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Read @fieseler.bsky.social's award-winning profile of the man behind the America's turn against offshore wind:
Stegra is building a first-of-its-kind green steel mill in Sweden, and it’s got Google on its side.
Google backs Swedish green-steel project to tackle rising emissions
The tech giant intends to buy certificates from Stegra’s hydrogen-fueled steel mill to support the scale-up of cleaner construction materials for data…
www.canarymedia.com
September 17, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Stegra is building a first-of-its-kind green steel mill in Sweden, and it’s got Google on its side.
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"Newsom must decide by the end of this month whether to sign a host of bills that could help cut utility rates while also advancing the state’s clean energy transition." Details in the first issue of @jeffstjohn.bsky.social's California Wire newsletter: californiawire.substack.com/p/newsoms-la... 🔌💡
Newsom’s last chance on electricity costs
The governor has blocked efforts to harness distributed energy to rein in rising utility rates. Bills on his desk could reverse that trend — if he signs them.
californiawire.substack.com
September 16, 2026 at 10:36 PM
"Newsom must decide by the end of this month whether to sign a host of bills that could help cut utility rates while also advancing the state’s clean energy transition." Details in the first issue of @jeffstjohn.bsky.social's California Wire newsletter: californiawire.substack.com/p/newsoms-la... 🔌💡
Massachusetts heat pump owners, get ready for even lower power rates this winter.
Massachusetts ups winter energy discounts for homes with heat pumps
It’s the only state that makes big utilities offer lower seasonal rates for heat pump owners, in an effort to boost adoption and create a fairer system.
www.canarymedia.com
September 17, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Massachusetts heat pump owners, get ready for even lower power rates this winter.
Illinois has trained hundreds of people for the clean energy transition. Now, it’s upgrading its program to prepare for new workforce realities.
Illinois revamps clean energy jobs training for a shifting economy
State-funded hubs will focus on skills that can transfer to other sectors, like data centers. That may help workers as Trump policies threaten to upend…
www.canarymedia.com
September 17, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Illinois has trained hundreds of people for the clean energy transition. Now, it’s upgrading its program to prepare for new workforce realities.
@jeffstjohn.bsky.social's weekly California newsletter is here, with a dive into Gov. Newsom’s last chance to show his true colors on energy and climate change.
Read more and sign up:
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Newsom’s last chance on electricity costs
The governor has blocked efforts to harness distributed energy to rein in rising utility rates. Bills on his desk could reverse that trend — if he signs them.
californiawire.substack.com
September 17, 2026 at 12:55 AM
@jeffstjohn.bsky.social's weekly California newsletter is here, with a dive into Gov. Newsom’s last chance to show his true colors on energy and climate change.
Read more and sign up:
Read more and sign up:
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PS - California WIre is also live at @canarymedia.com — check out my take on outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s poor record on enabling distributed energy to curb utility rates, and his last chance to sign bills that could put us back on track:
www.canarymedia.com/articles/aff...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/aff...
Newsom's last chance to tackle California's electricity costs
The governor has blocked efforts to harness distributed energy to rein in rising utility rates. Bills on his desk could reverse that trend — if he signs…
www.canarymedia.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:09 PM
PS - California WIre is also live at @canarymedia.com — check out my take on outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s poor record on enabling distributed energy to curb utility rates, and his last chance to sign bills that could put us back on track:
www.canarymedia.com/articles/aff...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/aff...
This Idaho county banned big solar and wind development. Nuclear power could lead it to welcome renewables again.
@juliatilton.com of @dailyyonder.bsky.social went to Bannock County to get the whole story.
@juliatilton.com of @dailyyonder.bsky.social went to Bannock County to get the whole story.
September 16, 2026 at 6:05 PM
This Idaho county banned big solar and wind development. Nuclear power could lead it to welcome renewables again.
@juliatilton.com of @dailyyonder.bsky.social went to Bannock County to get the whole story.
@juliatilton.com of @dailyyonder.bsky.social went to Bannock County to get the whole story.
Tune in today: Julian Spector discusses America's energy affordability crisis alongside Leah Stokes, Charles Hua, and Savannah Harriman-Pote of Hawaii Public Radio!
https://coveringclimatenow.org/event/rising-energy-bills-climate-and-the-2026-midterms/
https://coveringclimatenow.org/event/rising-energy-bills-climate-and-the-2026-midterms/
September 16, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Tune in today: Julian Spector discusses America's energy affordability crisis alongside Leah Stokes, Charles Hua, and Savannah Harriman-Pote of Hawaii Public Radio!
https://coveringclimatenow.org/event/rising-energy-bills-climate-and-the-2026-midterms/
https://coveringclimatenow.org/event/rising-energy-bills-climate-and-the-2026-midterms/
RGGI has reined in the Northeast’s emissions and raised $10 billion for energy programs — but has it overstayed its usefulness?
Is it time to rethink the Northeast's cap-and-trade system?
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative isn’t having the same emissions-cutting effect it used to. As power bills rise, some wonder if it is worth…
www.canarymedia.com
September 16, 2026 at 4:32 PM
RGGI has reined in the Northeast’s emissions and raised $10 billion for energy programs — but has it overstayed its usefulness?
These two California bills could help residents electrify their homes — but they still need Gavin Newsom’s signature.
California moves to cut red tape for home solar, storage, and more
Two bills on Gov. Newsom’s desk would reduce hurdles to heat pumps and home solar and batteries, which could reduce fees by $1,000 or more per project.
www.canarymedia.com
September 16, 2026 at 12:40 PM
These two California bills could help residents electrify their homes — but they still need Gavin Newsom’s signature.
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It's worth reading this article about climate science deniers blocking renewable energy projects just for this line about this fossil fueled drought:
"Three years ago, he said, the field produced some 800 bales of hay. This year, it produced only a dozen." 🔌💡
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
"Three years ago, he said, the field produced some 800 bales of hay. This year, it produced only a dozen." 🔌💡
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
An Idaho county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts.
Solar developments led county officials to ban renewables in 2024. Now, the Republican commissioner who instigated the moratorium is leading the charge to…
www.canarymedia.com
September 14, 2026 at 5:46 PM
It's worth reading this article about climate science deniers blocking renewable energy projects just for this line about this fossil fueled drought:
"Three years ago, he said, the field produced some 800 bales of hay. This year, it produced only a dozen." 🔌💡
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
"Three years ago, he said, the field produced some 800 bales of hay. This year, it produced only a dozen." 🔌💡
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Gavin Newsom is leaving behind a remarkable clean energy legacy. But it’s a bit of a letdown, depending on who you ask.
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/clean-energy/gavin-newsom-complicated-clean-energy-legacy
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/clean-energy/gavin-newsom-complicated-clean-energy-legacy
Gavin Newsom’s complicated legacy on climate and clean energy
Newsom’s 8-year term as California’s governor is drawing to an end. Here’s how he helped — and hindered — the state’s energy transition.
www.canarymedia.com
September 15, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Gavin Newsom is leaving behind a remarkable clean energy legacy. But it’s a bit of a letdown, depending on who you ask.
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/clean-energy/gavin-newsom-complicated-clean-energy-legacy
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/clean-energy/gavin-newsom-complicated-clean-energy-legacy
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Nice story on the controversy over solar in a corner of Idaho. Nice to see the gray areas on issues instead of pretending it can be black and white. (A bit tl:dr though.) 🔌💡
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
An Idaho county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts.
Solar developments led county officials to ban renewables in 2024. Now, the Republican commissioner who instigated the moratorium is leading the charge to…
www.canarymedia.com
September 15, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Nice story on the controversy over solar in a corner of Idaho. Nice to see the gray areas on issues instead of pretending it can be black and white. (A bit tl:dr though.) 🔌💡
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
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Gavin Newsom ends eight years as California’s governor with a complicated climate legacy. Critics laud his clean energy successes, but say he abandoned key promises—and undermined distributed energy's potential—under oil industry and utility pressure: www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
#energysky
#energysky
Gavin Newsom’s complicated legacy on climate and clean energy
Newsom’s 8-year term as California’s governor is drawing to an end. Here’s how he helped — and hindered — the state’s energy transition.
www.canarymedia.com
September 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Gavin Newsom ends eight years as California’s governor with a complicated climate legacy. Critics laud his clean energy successes, but say he abandoned key promises—and undermined distributed energy's potential—under oil industry and utility pressure: www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
#energysky
#energysky