U.S. Infrastructure Bills: Do They Meet The Moment?
Any legislation on infrastructure must address the backlog of repairs, the challenge of the climate crisis, and the inequities in our transportation system.
Grid
11 Energy-Related Inventions From Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Get More Funding
$9.6 million in federal and industry-matched funding will advance research projects
Bringing Batteries to the Helm of Grid Services
Promises of India’s Draft Ancillary Services Regulations
Can We Trust Our Power Plants to Keep Us Cool During Dangerous Heat?
Originally published by Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation. By John Rogers, Energy Campaign Analytic Lead In the face of this week’s astonishing temperatures, reliable electricity and the air conditioning it powers have often been the only thing keeping dangerous, even deadly heat at bay. But how do different types of … [continued]
Power Outages in New Mexico: Why Now & How to Stay Safe
Originally published on NRDC Expert Blog. By Noah Long Hot days and climate-fueled disasters are the times we need reliable power the most, yet all too often, that’s when we experience blackouts. Keep reading to learn about why New Mexico is experiencing blackouts, how to prepare and protect your family, and … [continued]
From Satellite Launches to Expert Energy Analysis for Earthlings
Q&A With Modeling and Analysis Lead Kate Anderson The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL’s) Modeling and Analysis Group is an interdisciplinary team of technical experts who support government and private entities with techno-economic modeling and analysis of energy efficiency, renewable energy, storage, and microgrids. The group is led by Kate … [continued]
Potential Electricity Disruptions in the United States this Summer — New Report
Parts of the United States are at elevated or high risk for potential electricity emergencies this summer, according to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) 2021 Summer Reliability Assessment. Summer peak electricity demand in the United States is strongly influenced by temperature. NERC’s report notes that above-normal temperatures are … [continued]
The California Blackout That Wasn’t
Both batteries and demand response played roles in keeping the lights—and AC—on in California on June 17 and 18. We’re going to need more of both.
Study Finds Limiting Renewable Energy Growth Would Result In Higher U.S. Power Costs
Simulations Show Nonlinear Relationship Between Renewable Contribution and Costs—and that U.S. Can Get To 80+% Renewables at Same Cost as Keeping System at Today’s 20%
California Public Utilities Commission’s Clean Energy Order: Necessary, Timely, & Ambitious
Originally published on NRDC Expert Blog. By Mohit Chhabra The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) adopted a decision to acquire 11.5 GW of mostly carbon-free electricity over the next five to seven years. This decision firmly places the state on course to getting to zero carbon electricity and a carbon neutral economy by … [continued]
