Electricity Grid
The US needs a macrogrid to move electricity from one coast to the other
A macrogrid would reduce the cost of electricity from new wind and solar plants. Read More
The time is right to rethink the grid
It's the perfect time for big ideas to reimagine the U.S. grid infrastructure for the 21st century. Read More
Competition can unlock the US clean energy economy
Expanding well-designed, organized wholesale electricity markets is fundamental to this future. Read More
California’s clean energy future requires reimagining the power grid
Sponsored: The underlying design and architecture of the grid has not evolved quickly enough to handle expanded use of EVs, renewable power and energy storage — the grid must be reimagined to unlock new capabilities and meet future challenges. Read More
Examples of integrated distributed energy resources are popping up all over
All paths lead to a more dynamic, networked and connected iDER landscape. Read More
Clean energy and markets are the solution (not scapegoat) for California’s blackouts
Smart policy, planning and market designs are critical so that utilities and customers can improve reliability through accelerated deployment of advanced clean resources as fossil generators retire. Read More
We need a 'million mile' battery for more than just electric vehicles
Solutions to battery degradation are critical for opening up new applications for batteries such as vehicle-to-grid services, second-life uses for batteries no longer suitable for mobility purposes, and long-duration storage. Read More
What COVID-19 teaches us about resilience
The unprecedented response to coronavirus, however, may provide the best argument for local grid resilience we’ve ever had. Read More
Does this tiny island of the coast of Maine hold the answer to the future of electricity?
Integrating time-tested technology with emerging innovations, remote Isle au Haut could be a renewable energy model for the rest of the world. Read More
10 questions on EVs for the CEO of Portland General Electric
How electric vehicles can be a net benefit to the grid. Read More