Energy
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4 energy security lessons from rebuilding Puerto Rico’s electrical system after Hurricane Maria
A resilient electrical production and distribution system is possible — if we learn from past experience. Read More
How Hawaii has built momentum to become a renewable energy leader
The effort has been strewn with obstacles. Read More
What’s the right balance of energy, security and sustainability?
The challenge for policymakers is not only to decarbonize energy systems, it is to do so while simultaneously ensuring the security and affordability of energy. Read More
The energy transition is coming on fast, but not fast enough
Two influential reports suggest that without a massive policy response carbon capture and storage, the shift to clean energy will be too slow to avoid dangerous warming. Read More
How employee activists inspired Amazon's Climate Pledge
Both Amazon employees and outsiders say it's a welcome signal, but plan to continue to push the company on its climate goals. Read More
Google’s jaw-dropping renewable procurement proclamation
Its new 1.6-gigawatt solar and wind portfolio represents almost as much capacity as all of last year's corporate deals, combined. Read More
Good news, bad news: 4 trends in US energy use
We reviewed the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s energy consumption data, so you don't have to. Here's what you need to know. Read More
The risky economics of the new natural gas infrastructure in the United States
Low natural gas prices have helped to shutter many coal plants. Watch a similar effect on natural gas generators as clean energy becomes more affordable. Read More
Volkswagen unveils hotly anticipated ID.3 electric car
The EV market is about to get even more competitive following VW's unveiling of what it hopes will become the 'people's EV.' Read More
China is positioned to lead on climate change as the US rolls back its policies
Reducing China’s reliance on coal energy is an enormous long-term shift. But it looks like that might change. Read More