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Electrification

This campaign will help you go electric before federal tax credits end

As the GOP kills incentives, Rewiring America is offering free online tools and weekly calls to get more clean energy and efficient appliances into homes.

By Alison F. Takemura . 2 September 2025

Clean energy

Video: Bill McKibben on the tremendous rise of renewable power

The activist and author chatted with us about the many benefits of solar and wind energy, activist goings-on around Sun Day, and his new book, "Here Comes the Sun."

By Alison F. Takemura . 29 August 2025

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Emissions reduction

North Carolina ditched its 2030 climate goal. Now what?

Rising power demand and the low cost of renewables may give wind and solar a fighting chance even though Duke Energy no longer has to cut emissions in the near term.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 26 August 2025

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Solar

Clean energy is getting its own national day of action. It’s about time.

The first-ever “Sun Day” is coming up Sept. 21. You can get involved in one of the more than 150 events across the country — or plan your own.

By Alison F. Takemura . 25 August 2025

Solar

US solar plant construction is on a record-breaking spree — for now

Solar power is having a bumper year as developers race to complete installations before Trump's policy changes pull the rug out from under the industry.

By Julian Spector . 25 August 2025

Policy & regulation

Chart: Yes, US power prices are rising. Don’t blame clean energy.

Household costs have been going up since 2020 due to an aging grid, natural disasters, and volatile gas prices. Trump is making things worse.

By Dan McCarthy, Ysabelle Kempe . 22 August 2025

Policy & regulation

Trump admin tightens vise on wind and solar with new tax rules

The guidance will make it harder for developers to qualify for federal tax credits before they expire under the GOP megalaw, another blow to clean energy.

By Jeff St. John . 15 August 2025

Clean energy

As hurricane season returns, Puerto Rico’s grid still struggles

Solar and batteries have kept the lights on through extreme weather and power shortages, but the Trump administration is prioritizing grid repairs over renewables.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 15 August 2025

Clean energy

Today: Join Bill McKibben for a live chat on renewable energy

McKibben, author of a new book on clean energy, will do a live discussion with Canary Media on Aug. 27. Sign up to attend and bring your questions.

13 August 2025

Clean energy

States look to unleash wind and solar boom while tax credits still exist

Colorado, Maine, and other states are prioritizing clean energy deployment as Trump’s budget law threatens to raise electricity costs and delay climate goals.

By Maria Gallucci . 13 August 2025

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Clean energy

This campaign will help you go electric before federal tax credits end

Video: Bill McKibben on the tremendous rise of renewable power

North Carolina ditched its 2030 climate goal. Now what?

Clean energy is getting its own national day of action. It’s about time.

US solar plant construction is on a record-breaking spree — for now

Chart: Yes, US power prices are rising. Don’t blame clean energy.

Trump admin tightens vise on wind and solar with new tax rules

As hurricane season returns, Puerto Rico’s grid still struggles

Today: Join Bill McKibben for a live chat on renewable energy

States look to unleash wind and solar boom while tax credits still exist