Energy
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So far, this year is a microgrid letdown. Here is what's next
Costs have fallen, out-of-the-box solutions are more common, and businesses and homes understand the expense of losing power. But policies and programs are lagging. Read More
This carbon challenge is bigger than cars, aviation and shipping combined
Industrial heat is essential to make metals, concrete, plastic, paper, drugs and more. Yet decarbonization options remain immature and expensive. A green credit regime could help. Read More
2020: Fossil fuels are dead, long live the sun
Could solar power generation plus battery storage provide at least half of electric power generation globally by 2030? Here's the economic case. Read More
How cities can influence the energy system
Policy and regulatory decisions made by states, utilities, public utilities commissions and wholesale market governing bodies can create challenges for meeting locally defined resolutions and commitments. Read More
Clean energy innovation Is unlocking private venture capital
As policymakers mull measures to accelerate an economic recovery and invest in long-term infrastructure needs, policy should center on tackling the financing barriers to ingenuity and entrepreneurship. Read More
Behind Microsoft's bold plan to build social equity into clean energy buying
Its new goal to link at least 500 megawatts of forthcoming solar energy contracts to environmental justice considerations is the largest commitment it has made to a single portfolio investment. Read More
New local campaigns can bring cheaper and cleaner rooftop solar to communities of color
Communities of color have been shown to have about 25% higher energy burdens than white Americans. These programs can change that. Read More
This startup's 'reef cubes' could be a plastic-free way to protect marine biodiversity and offshore wind turbines
By restoring the marine environment, the cubes can also encourage sustainable fishing and eco-tourism, the company's founder said. Read More
Vicious cycle: As we cool ourselves, we heat the planet
We can’t do away with air conditioners, but we can improve their performance, move to sustainable chemical refrigerants and increase the energy efficiency of buildings. Read More
AI doesn’t have to be a power hog
The climate impact of artificial intelligence — both in terms of power consumption and all the electronic waste that gadgets create — is a legitimate, growing concern. Read More
