Fwd: Balcony solar status update

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Plus: Trump's wind attacks were never about the whales, and a new heat pump hits the market ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  

View in browser test 7 April 2026 Good morning! In case you missed it, we’re celebrating Canary Media’s 5th birthday. Help us keep our nonprofit mission rolling with a donation, now being matched!   If you’re a Canary lover, you know about balcony solar — the plug-in clean energy solution that state legislatures are quickly moving to legalize. Sarah Shemkus mapped how legislation is progressing nationwide in an article you should bookmark for later, as we’ll be updating it as more bills advance.   Next, to the Gulf of Mexico, where federal officials have decided to slash protections for whales and other endangered species in favor of oil and gas development. Funnily enough, protecting whales was an unfounded reason the Trump administration cited when attacking offshore wind, Maria Gallucci reports.   Last but not least, Alison F. Takemura covers a single-room heat pump system that’s being offered for a flat rate — installation included. NEW FROM CANARY MEDIA Where does balcony solar stand in your state? by Sarah Shemkus Trump’s offshore wind opposition was never really about the whales by Maria Gallucci Bay Area startup introduces flat-rate, single-room heat pumps by Alison F. Takemura TODAY'S TOP NEWS ENERGY SHOCK Iranians prepare for a potential U.S. attack on power plants in the country as President Donald Trump fails to come to a deal with leaders in Tehran. (Associated Press) Five EU finance ministers call for raising taxes on energy companies bringing in windfall profits as fuel prices skyrocket. (Reuters) POLITICS The White House releases its 2027 budget request, which includes plans to further dismantle Biden-era policy by rolling back funding for EV chargers and clean energy while boosting fossil fuels, mining, and AI development. (E&E News) CLEAN ENERGY A survey of clean energy developers and permitting professionals finds drawn-out federal permitting timelines and high costs are holding projects back. (E&E News) DATA CENTERS A Wisconsin city will vote today on whether to bar data center development, becoming the first municipality to take on such a vote. (Politico) State legislators and other stakeholders are increasingly pushing data center developers to invest in the power grid infrastructure they need to get their energy-hungry facilities off the ground. (Latitude Media) EMISSIONS The EPA publishes a rule that would roll back a piece of the Biden administration’s methane regulations for oil and gas drillers, and says it’s working on a more dramatic reversal. (The Hill) ELECTRIC VEHICLES Polestar announces plans to build its flagship Polestar 3 electric SUV in the U.S. and to phase out Chinese production. (Inside EVs) Tesla’s electric semi-truck plans are finally moving forward after years of delays, though charging challenges remain and general interest in electrification has waned. (Latitude Media) WATCH LIVE BROUGHT TO YOU BY INTEREK CEA Navigating the FEOC Maze: Solar and Storage in a New Policy Era The rules for U.S. clean energy have changed. As Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) restrictions reshape tax credit eligibility, solar and storage leaders must rethink sourcing, financing, and compliance. Join Canary Media for a timely forum on navigating 48E and 45Y requirements — and what “material assistance” really means for projects breaking ground in 2026 and beyond. 🗓️  April 7, 2026 at 2:30PM ET REGISTER NOW Canary Media is an independent, nonprofit newsroom covering the transition to clean energy and solutions to the climate crisis. Donate to support us. Canary Media, Inc., 67 Broadway St., Suite 200, Asheville, NC 28801 Manage Preferences or Unsubscribe