Canary Media Weekly
Coverage of Canary Media Weekly in the Nexus archive.
- Clean energy still beats fossil fuels on cost, despite, well, everything
Despite rising energy costs in the U.S., clean energy remains more cost-effective than fossil fuels, according to Lazard’s latest annual report. The analysis highlights clean energy as a better investment despite broader energy price increases.
- Trump's ‘big, beautiful’ law was supposed to kill clean energy. It didn't.
President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill, passed by Republicans ahead of a July 4 deadline, aimed to hinder clean energy but did not achieve its intended effect. The law, described as 'big, beautiful' by Trump, was signed into law but failed to 'kill clean energy' as anticipated.
- The Iran war sparked a shift toward clean energy. Will it last?
The U.S. and Iran signed a deal to end their war, which may influence a global shift toward clean energy. The impact on the energy sector remains significant despite potential resolution of the conflict.
- NYC’s big, clean power line is officially up and running
New York City has activated a major clean power line, advancing its progress toward clean energy goals. The city also highlights recent successes in sports, including the Knicks reaching the finals and the Mets winning a game.
- Voters in 9 states will pick the people overseeing their power bills
Voters in nine states will elect officials responsible for overseeing power bills. The 2026 election season highlights energy affordability as a key campaign issue. This analysis is provided by the Canary Media Weekly newsletter.
- NextEra Energy wants to buy its way into Data Center Alley
NextEra Energy, a Florida utility giant and top renewable energy company, is merging with another utility company in a megamerger. The merger's benefits to residential customers and clean energy are described as dubious by the Canary Media Weekly newsletter.
- Hydropower is in hot water. Will Trump’s DOE release funding to help?
America’s hydropower systems are facing challenges, and the federal government may soon provide funding to address them. The article is from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter.