Articles by Jeff St. John, Canary Media
Jeff St. John is director of news and special projects at Canary Media. He covers the intersection of technological, economic and regulatory issues influencing the global transition to low-carbon energy in the electricity, transportation and building sectors.
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Texas finalizes $1.8B to build solar, battery, and gas-powered microgrids
The state Legislature finally passed a proposal to fund backup power for critical facilities like nursing homes and fire stations.
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Is Georgia Power quietly planning a massive buildout of fossil gas?
Watchdog groups and tech giants want more clean energy. But some fear the utility is pursuing a big fossil-gas expansion plan outside of public scrutiny instead.
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![A series of white wind turbines stand under snow capped mountains]()
Gutting clean energy incentives would drive up electric bills
Rising energy costs are a problem in the U.S. Ending Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and ramping up fossil fuels would make it even worse.
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Trump moves to halt $5B EV-charging program
The administration ordered states to rework plans for using federal EV-charging money, putting hundreds of projects in limbo. Experts say that’s illegal.
