Clean energy

Podcast

The impact of AI: Solar forecasting, EVs and virtual power plants

We explore a few areas where artificial intelligence is bringing real benefits to grid operators and customers.

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By Stephen Lacey . 63 min . 17 November 2023
Clean energy

Portugal just ran on 100% renewables for six days in a row

For nearly a week, the country of 10 million met customer needs with wind, hydro and solar — a test run for operating the grid without fossil fuels.

By Julian Spector . 15 November 2023
Transmission

It's hard to connect clean power to the grid. New software can help

Startups Nira Energy and Pearl Street Technologies are helping clean-energy developers find rare openings on crowded grids, faster.

By Jeff St. John . 13 November 2023
Climatetech finance

Chart: Clean energy attracting nearly twice as much investment as fossils

But for the world to meet its climate goals, the money needs to stop flowing to fossil fuels — and flow even faster into clean energy.

By Dan McCarthy . 10 November 2023
Podcast

Mailbag episode! Interest rates, carbon dioxide removal, load growth and more

It’s another 'ask me anything' episode with Shayle.

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By Shayle Kann . 55 min . 9 November 2023
Politics

Michigan just passed one of the country’s most ambitious clean energy bills

The state’s Democrat-controlled legislature passed bills that aim to accelerate the energy transition — including a mandate for 100% carbon-free power by 2040.

By Jeff St. John . 9 November 2023
Utilities

Mainers reject historic bid to make for-profit utilities publicly owned

The ballot initiative aimed to bolster Maine’s energy transition, grid reliability and affordability. Utilities fought the effort with a torrent of cash.

By Julian Spector . 8 November 2023
Clean energy

Kauai became a clean energy leader. Its secret? A publicly owned grid

Making the island’s utility a cooperative resulted in cheaper and cleaner power. It could hold lessons for communities around the country debating local utility control.

By Julian Spector . 7 November 2023
Podcast

Inflation plagues clean energy. How bad is it?

Grid constraints, financing costs and supply-chain snags are causing problems for developers. When will it be resolved?

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By Stephen Lacey . 60 min . 3 November 2023
Podcast

The Volts crossover episode

Thermal storage, small modular reactors, onshoring and more with David Roberts, host of Volts.

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By Shayle Kann . 70 min . 3 November 2023