There’s a recent phenomenon in which smart people, mostly white men, parachute down from a higher plane to tell us mere mortals the truth about fighting climate change. Colorfully dubbed “first-time climate dudes” by journalist Emily Atkin of the newsletter Heated, they invariably offer some version of doom and gloom, whether it’s Bill Gates calling any attempt to […]
Equity, security and load: FERC conference considers the challenges and potential of electrification
U.S. electricity load could double by 2050. The industry is focused on how to meet that need equitably and securely, panelists at a recent technical conference said. The electrification of transportation, heating and other end uses necessary for the United States to meet its decarbonization goals will require the country to double its electricity load by 2050, panelists […]
The U.S. is finally looking to unlock the potential of wave energy
At first glance, waves have the makings of an ideal renewable energy source. They’re predictable, constant, and tremendously powerful. Their energy potential is astonishing — researchers estimate that waves off the coasts of the United States could generate as much as 2.64 trillion kilowatt-hours annually or the equivalent of 64 percent of the country’s total […]
Electricity Distribution Needs to Get Smarter on a Finer Scale
Link to full article… The recent power shortfalls in Texas exposed the need for better control By Mark Pesce Illustration by Harry Campbell Recently, my electricity provider started offering email notifications when the price of electricity rises above a preset threshold. As amply demonstrated during February’s cold-snap-induced grid collapse in Texas, the spot price of electricity can rise […]
How to get the US to 100% electric vehicles by 2035
A new study finds massive carbon, health and jobs benefits to fast EV rollout — if policies can align to make it happen. by Jeff St. John What policies could get the U.S. to 100 percent electric vehicles by 2035 — and how would the country profit from pulling it off? On Thursday, researchers at […]
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