Big new incentives for clean energy aren't enough – the Inflation Reduction Act was just the first step, now the hard work begins

To put the $370 billion in subsidies to work, the US needs to build new infrastructure and manage a lot of regulatory hurdles.

Daniel Cohan, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rice University • conversation
Aug. 19, 2022 • ~9 min

Who benefits from renewable energy subsidies? In Texas, it's often fossil fuel companies that are fighting clean energy elsewhere

While Congress considers new renewable energy incentives, Texas’ sprawling wind farms tell a story about renewable energy ownership in the US – and who benefits from subsidies.

Isabella Steinhauer, Master of Public Affairs Candidate and Graduate Research Assistant, The University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts • conversation
Aug. 4, 2022 • ~9 min

3 reasons US coal power is disappearing – and a Supreme Court ruling won’t save it

An economist explains coal power’s rise and fall in charts.

Rebecca J. Davis, Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance, Stephen F. Austin State University • conversation
July 26, 2022 • ~7 min

How not to solve the climate change problem

The costs of three frequently touted solutions – tree planting, carbon capture and geoengineering – would be astronomical to make even a tiny dent in the carbon accumulated in the atmosphere.

Kevin Trenberth, Distinguished Scholar, NCAR; Affiliated Faculty, University of Auckland • conversation
July 20, 2022 • ~10 min

What is curtailment? An electricity market expert explains

Sometimes wind and solar power produce more electricity than the local grid can handle. Better energy storage and transmission could move extra energy to where it’s needed instead of shutting it off.

Theodore J. Kury, Director of Energy Studies, University of Florida • conversation
June 22, 2022 • ~6 min

Here's how to meet Biden's 2030 climate goals and dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions – with today's technology

The road map for a more sustainable future starts with clean energy and fossil-fuel-free transportation.

John Reilly, Co-Director Emeritus of the MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change, Senior Lecturer Emeritus at the MIT Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) • conversation
June 21, 2022 • ~7 min

Meet the power plant of the future: Solar + battery hybrids are poised for explosive growth

More than a third of power plants applying to connect to a US grid are hybrids that pair wind or solar with battery storage.

Will Gorman, Graduate Student Researcher in Electricity Markets and Policy, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory • conversation
April 25, 2022 • ~8 min

Here's why UK tides are soon going to play a much bigger part in powering your home

A tidal energy expert explains why tidal power hasn’t delivered on its potential yet - and why that’s soon to change.

Simon Waldman, Lecturer in Renewable Energy, University of Hull • conversation
April 14, 2022 • ~7 min

To understand why Biden extended tariffs on solar panels, take a closer look at their historical impact

The tariffs targeting cheap Chinese imports mean prices in the US are higher than average, at the same time Biden is pushing for more renewable energy. But their effect might surprise you.

David J. Feldman, Financial Analyst, National Renewable Energy Laboratory • conversation
April 6, 2022 • ~9 min

A solar power station in space? Here’s how it would work – and the benefits it could bring

The UK government is reportedly considering a costly proposal to build a solar farm in space.

Jovana Radulovic, Head of School of Mechanical and Design Engineering, University of Portsmouth • conversation
March 17, 2022 • ~7 min

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