Maria Virginia Olano

Maria Virginia Olano

Chief of Staff . .

Maria Virginia Olano is chief of staff at Canary Media. Before joining the Canary team, she worked on state-level climate policy advocacy, specifically focusing on communications strategies. She previously produced the podcast Political Climate and hosted and produced the podcast Cooler Earth. She grew up in Colombia and now lives in Boston.

The Latest from Maria Virginia Olano

Climatetech finance

Chart: US sets new record with $71B in clean energy investment

In the first quarter of this year, private investors poured 40% more money into clean energy and electric vehicles than they did in Q1 2023.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 7 June 2024
Workforce diversity

This CEO is finding win-win scenarios for clean energy

Energy Storage executive Sonia St-Arnaud on the importance of partnerships, moving fast, and the opportunities for new talent in clean energy.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 6 June 2024
Solar

Chart: Which 10 countries generated the most solar power in 2023?

China was the top solar power producer last year, but it's not the only nation that saw a big leap in solar production.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 31 May 2024
Workforce diversity

This VP helps turn clean energy into high heat to decarbonize industry

Antora Energy’s Nicole Geneau talks to Canary about tackling industrial emissions and the need to be direct. Plus job moves and a panel on growing power demand.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 23 May 2024
Clean energy manufacturing

Chart: Global clean energy manufacturing, by the numbers

China has a huge lead in building the technologies of the energy transition. Can the U.S. and Europe catch up?

By Maria Virginia Olano . 17 May 2024
Workforce diversity

CleanCapital’s Zoe Berkery has no time to waste

The COO talks to Canary about leadership, teamwork, and knowing your worth. Plus, big job moves and an invitation.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 3 May 2024
Emissions reduction

Chart: Heavy industry is the next big climate problem to tackle

Industries like steel, cement, and chemicals could be the top source of planet-warming emissions in the U.S. by 2035, as electricity and transportation decarbonize.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 26 April 2024
Transmission

Chart: The US clean energy backlog is getting bigger and bigger

A mountain of solar, storage, and wind projects are waiting for permission to plug in. The interconnection queue is now double the size of the entire U.S. grid.

By Dan McCarthy, Maria Virginia Olano . 19 April 2024
Clean energy

Chart: Which US states generate the most solar and wind energy?

A new report tracks how renewable energy is transforming the nation's electricity mix, state by state.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 12 April 2024
Workforce diversity

From the UN to AES, how Madelka McCalla found her calling

The AES leader talks about building clean energy projects around the world and navigating impact-driven careers. Plus, job moves and a birthday.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 11 April 2024