Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back
"Predictions that the nuclear exit would leave Germany forced to use more coal and facing rising prices and supply problems, meanwhile, have not transpired."
State of the US Clean Energy Transition: Recent Progress, and What Comes Next
Clean energy continues to be the dominant form of new electricity generation in the U.S., with solar reaching record levels in 2023.
No, Renewables Aren’t Always 24/7, but There Is a Solution
Can battery powered energy be more reliable than fossil fuels powered plants
Top Renewable Energy Tech to Watch in 2024
CNET on top renewable energy technologies emerging in 2024
New recycling method makes solar cells even more environmentally friendly
Most solar panels are still relatively new, but efficient recycling techniques are already being developed in preparation for when current solar panels need to be replaced.
Hydro-Québec to Develop Its Own Wind Farms with 10,000-MW Target In View
The energy utility is picking up the renewable energy slack on its own.
Increasing Renewable Energy Use in the U.S. Brings Billions in Benefits, Study Finds
Result? "a decrease of 992.1 million tons of carbon emissions, equivalent to taking 71 million cars off the road annually"
The Green-Energy Revolution Shows What Real Innovation Looks Like
Government policies and subsidies have been crucial in driving the development and commercialization of green technologies.
Solar Power 101
NRDC provides an overview of solar power, and its benefits.
Virginia Has the Biggest Data Center Market in the World. Can It Also Decarbonize Its Grid?
Data centers expected to be the most significant driver of rising energy demand in the Virginia over the next 15 years.
U.S. Utility Customers Overpay by Billions, Hindering Shift Off Carbon
Changing the profit structure of power utilities could incentivize them to assist with the renewable energy transition.
AI data centres will force Big Tech to renege on climate targets
The AI era leveled up in 2022 with the release of ChatGPT. This past week, Microsoft announced Windows CoPilot machines, featuring AI deeply integrated.
Regulator Eases Process for Connecting Renewables to U.S. Grid
Renewable energy companies have had to rely on utilities companies to connect them to the grid, now they can do it themselves.
Experts: What are the biggest geopolitical risks to climate action in 2024?
Geopolitical conflicts are complicating and slowing down the energy transition.
