A chapter of California’s rooftop solar battle closes

Published on March 13, 2026

This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. California made itself a rooftop solar leader — and now it’s undoing that legacy. Sure, sunny skies have played a big role in getting Californians to install panels at their homes. But for years, the state…

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Trump admin courts Westinghouse rivals amid slow talks on new nuclear

March 13, 2026
The Trump administration is pushing to revive the U.S. nuclear industry — but slow-moving talks with the developer of the nation's flagship nuclear reactor have prompted officials to explore alternatives. Last May, amid surging demand for more electricity, President Donald Trump issued a flurry of executive orders…

Sky-high oil prices are about to hit Puerto Rico’s grid

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The war in the Middle East has spurred the largest oil disruption in history . The Strait of Hormuz, a choke point for much of the world’s oil and gas supply, is functionally closed . Oil prices are hovering around $100 a barrel. Many Americans are seeing the fallout in the form of higher prices at the gas pump. But…