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Heat pumps

10 questions to ask if you want to get a heat pump

Will you need to overhaul your electrical panel? What if you live in a cold climate? Will a heat pump save you money? We walk you through the basics.

By Julian Spector . 7 February 2023
Guides and how-tos

What are public utility commissions? A beginner's guide

Utility regulators hold the keys to the transition from fossil fuels. Here's how to engage with the clean-energy gatekeepers you've never heard of.

By Julian Spector . 12 October 2022
Guides and how-tos

Electric utilities 101: A breakdown of the basics on US power providers

Utilities and their regulators can be confusing and opaque. Here's a handy introduction for people who want more clean energy in their community.

By Alison F. Takemura . 12 October 2022
Video

Video: The 6 key elements of a just energy transition

Produced with The Solutions Project and narrated by Mark Ruffalo, our new video breaks down the basic elements of a very complex concept in just 2 minutes.

By Canary Creative . 20 September 2022
Guides and how-tos

What does 'just transition' really mean?

Here's a primer on the term advocates use to describe the shift to a clean energy economy that benefits everyone.

By Alison F. Takemura . 15 September 2022
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Could you get home energy and EV incentives under the climate law?

Find out which tax credits and upfront discounts you can earn for heat pumps, solar, electric vehicles and more — and how much money they could save you.

By Alison F. Takemura . 30 August 2022
Electric vehicles

3 things every EV driver should know about their tires

Electric cars put different kinds of stress on tires, and that should factor into how you choose and care for them.

By Julian Spector . 9 August 2022
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What is community solar? And how can you sign up?

Canary Media's guide through the dizzying landscape of community solar, a simple concept that can save you money.

By Alison F. Takemura . 8 July 2022
Clean energy

Take a look inside a lithium-ion battery, solar panel and wind turbine

Recycling clean energy technologies is complicated. These interactive graphics will help you understand why.

By Alison F. Takemura . 16 June 2022
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The power grid explained — plus demand response, virtual power plants and more

Canary Media defines the concepts that are key to a clean, distributed electricity system, from "behind the meter" to "balancing the grid."

By Alison F. Takemura . 2 June 2022

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