Increasing Power Outages Don’t Hit Everyone Equally
Some of the most vulnerable communities in the U.S. live in places that are particularly prone to frequent, prolonged power outages
Increasing Power Outages Don’t Hit Everyone Equally
Some of the most vulnerable communities in the U.S. live in places that are particularly prone to frequent, prolonged power outages
U.S. Offshore Wind Industry Is ‘Coming to Life’
The Biden administration has approved a third big offshore wind project, this one near the Atlantic City gambling hub, expanding power capacity and jobs
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Solar Power Bails Out Texas Grid during Major Heat Wave
Solar power has been crucial to keeping the power on in Texas while the state experiences a major heat wave, even as some politicians have attempted to make it more difficult to connect renewable energy to the grid
In a First, Wind and Solar Generated More Power Than Coal in U.S.
Wind and solar produced more U.S. power than coal during the first five months of this year, as several coal plants closed and gas prices dropped
‘SuperLab’ Will Test U.S. Power Grid against Climate Disasters
The Department of Energy is launching an initiative to mimic climate disasters and other threats against the power grid
What It Would Take for Electric Vehicles to Help Power the Grid
A new bill in California proposes making electric vehicles a backup power source for the electric grid—an idea that has promise but has to overcome several technological hurdles, experts say
Electric Car Production Will Accelerate after EPA’s Historic Tailpipe Emissions Rules
Aggressive restrictions will affect carbon, smog and soot emissions from compact cars all the way up to long-haul trucks
U.S. Battery Installations Soared in 2022, Reshaping Power Grids
The U.S. installed more battery storage last year than ever before, with California and Texas leading the way
Is Space-Based Solar Power Ready for Its Moment in the Sun?
Around the world, researchers are betting that beamed power from space could be the next big thing for clean energy on Earth
How California Kept the Lights On during Monster Heat Wave
A combination of rapid growth in battery storage and efforts to reduce power demand helped California avoid blackouts during an intense heat wave
A Climate-Fueled Heat Wave Tests California’s Power Grid
Officials are urging California residents to curtail their energy use as the state faces this summer’s highest chance of outages during record-breaking temperatures
How Much Will the Climate Bill Reduce Emissions? It Depends
Emissions models can understate the difficulty of rapidly reducing carbon dioxide this decade