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Clean energy jobs

Will Congress pull the plug on Ohio's clean energy momentum?

Thousands of jobs and over $7 billion in investments are on the line as lawmakers debate the future of the Inflation Reduction Act's tax credits.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 30 June 2025

Offshore wind

These fishermen made peace with offshore wind. Then Trump came along.

Called “traitors” at the docks, over 100 East Coast fishermen are also working for wind developers. Many voted for a president who wants to tear it all down.

By Clare Fieseler . 30 June 2025

Solar

Minnesota community solar makes it past bipartisan attempt to end program

Lawmakers ditched language in the state energy bill that would have repealed its successful Community Solar Garden program after supporters rallied to save it.

By Alison F. Takemura . 23 June 2025

Solar

Chart: Rooftop solar could tank if GOP repeals key tax credit

Congressional Republicans are poised to eliminate a tax credit that makes rooftop solar cheaper for homeowners, the latest in a string of blows to the sector.

By Dan McCarthy . 20 June 2025

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Clean energy

Melissa Hortman was a climate and clean energy champion for Minnesota

The former state House speaker, assassinated by a gunman Saturday, helped to pass some of the country’s most ambitious state clean energy policy.

By Frank Jossi . 19 June 2025

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Energy storage

An Illinois bill seeking to supercharge battery storage failed. Now what?

Supporters hoped the legislation would accelerate the state’s clean energy transition, but it stalled amid opposition from unions, farmers, and fossil-fuel groups.

By Kari Lydersen . 16 June 2025

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Politics

Sen. Martin Heinrich of N.M. on trying to save clean energy incentives

Heinrich spoke at a Canary Media live event about Democrats' push to improve the big budget bill and keep support for renewables and other advanced energy tech.

By Canary Staff . 13 June 2025

Politics

Buddy Carter, GOP rep from Georgia, on solar power, EVs, and nuclear

Congressman Carter joined Canary Media at a live event to discuss his vote on the "big, beautiful bill" that would roll back clean energy tax incentives.

By Canary Staff . 11 June 2025

Solar

This food bank saved big with solar. GOP cuts could crush similar efforts.

A North Carolina nonprofit could save $143,000 per year thanks to rooftop solar. House Republicans want to end the federal incentives that made it possible.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 9 June 2025

Politics

Will Senate Republicans block the climate law rollback?

Senators hint at extending the House’s 60-day phaseout of clean energy tax credits and eye protecting hydrogen, wind, and geothermal incentives.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 6 June 2025

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Politics

Will Congress pull the plug on Ohio's clean energy momentum?

These fishermen made peace with offshore wind. Then Trump came along.

Minnesota community solar makes it past bipartisan attempt to end program

Chart: Rooftop solar could tank if GOP repeals key tax credit

Melissa Hortman was a climate and clean energy champion for Minnesota

An Illinois bill seeking to supercharge battery storage failed. Now what?

Sen. Martin Heinrich of N.M. on trying to save clean energy incentives

Buddy Carter, GOP rep from Georgia, on solar power, EVs, and nuclear

This food bank saved big with solar. GOP cuts could crush similar efforts.

Will Senate Republicans block the climate law rollback?