Sustainability

New Mexico’s transition to clean energy is actually ahead of schedule

The state is forging ahead on wind, solar, and batteries after hitting its 2030 renewables goal early. The transition for coal workers has been more complicated.

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New Mexico’s transition to clean energy is actually ahead of schedule

The state is forging ahead on wind, solar, and batteries after hitting its 2030 renewables goal early. The transition for coal workers has been more complicated.

Canary Media – Clean Energy

Will a second US city tax billion-dollar firms to fund clean energy?

Eugene, Oregon, will soon vote on whether to set up a climate fund paid for by fees on companies like Amazon. Nearby Portland has already put the idea to the test.

Canary Media – Clean Energy

This geothermal startup produced a tiny bit of power from the seafloor

Endurance Energy tested its novel underwater geothermal tech off the coast of Oregon. The firm has raised $63 million for its “eyebrow-raising” approach.

Canary Media – Geothermal

A cleaner solution to America’s aluminum crunch is hiding in landfills

Advanced sorting technologies and stronger state recycling policies can help recover more scrap metal to meet U.S. aluminum demand, experts say.

Canary Media – Clean Aluminum

US EV sales are rising again. Here’s why the recovery is set to last.

Even though sales tanked last year after the end of federal incentives, the American EV sector is on the mend as drivers face sky-high gasoline prices.

Canary Media – Electric Vehicles

US clean energy jobs fell in 2025 for the first time in years

Employment in the sector dipped in Donald Trump’s first year back in office — and many more expected jobs won’t materialize thanks to canceled clean energy projects.

Canary Media – Clean Energy Jobs

A new class of batteries helps data centers play nicely with the grid

Startup ON.Energy says its new AI UPS system protects data centers from grid power surges and grids from data center disruptions.

Canary Media – Data Centers

How one Chicago program is diversifying the solar workforce

Founded by a former public-housing resident, the 548 Foundation provides training, stipends, and support to build Black generational wealth through clean energy.

Canary Media – Solar

Trump goes after an offshore wind farm that’s already up and running

The administration is seeking to reevaluate a key permit for Revolution Wind, a $6.2B project that is already generating power for the energy-hungry Northeast.

Canary Media – Offshore Wind

Solar industry spends to flip control of Georgia utility commission

The nation's leading solar trade group is supporting two Democratic candidates who could make a pro-solar majority on the Georgia Public Service Commission.

Canary Media – Politics