Wind

Transmission

Grid operator MISO's transmission plan would split its region in two

Divvying up costs between MISO's north and south regions could solve a long-running fight over who pays for new transmission lines. But will the plan pass muster with federal regulators?

By Andy Kowalczyk . 7 December 2021
Clean energy

What 24/7 carbon-free energy can achieve over the long term

New modeling from Princeton projects the expected impact from companies and cities procuring carbon-free electricity for every hour of every day.

By David Roberts . 24 November 2021
Politics

What does Glenn Youngkin's win in Virginia mean for clean energy?

The incoming Republican governor expressed skepticism about Virginia’s 100% clean energy law but said he supports a massive offshore wind project.

By Julian Spector . 17 November 2021
Clean energy

Google and others have committed to 24/7 carbon-free energy. What does that mean?

Here's your introduction to the hot new trend in clean-energy pledges.

By David Roberts . 12 November 2021
Clean energy

Chart: The vast majority of Americans love solar and wind power

Enthusiasm for renewables cuts across the country's cultural chasms.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 12 November 2021
Clean energy

Chart: Almost all new power plants being built in the US are renewable

That trend is chipping away at fossil fuels' dominance on today's grid — but not fast enough to meet climate targets.

By Julian Spector, Maria Virginia Olano . 5 November 2021
Podcast

Is American offshore wind becoming a reality?

Biden’s goal to deploy 30,000 MW by 2030 is jump-starting the offshore wind industry, aiming to create up to 83,000 jobs and $25 billion in annual economic output.

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By Julia Pyper . 40 min . 28 October 2021
Wind

Could the US lead the world in floating offshore wind?

The United States lags Europe and Asia on offshore wind, but still has a chance to get ahead in the new and fast-growing market for floating turbines.

By Jason Deign . 27 October 2021
Wind

Chart: Offshore wind is poised for massive global expansion

Developer-announced commercial wind projects are booming in offshore waters around the globe, with China and the U.K. in the lead.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 22 October 2021
Clean energy

Location matters: The new science of siting clean energy to push more carbon from the grid

Where solar and wind is built matters when it comes to displacing dirty energy. Clean energy buyers are starting to pay attention.

By Jeff St. John . 20 September 2021