Grid edge
How distributed energy can harden the Texas power grid
Natural-gas microgrids and battery-backed solar can hedge against climate change risk — maybe even without major policy changes.
By Jeff St. John .
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Transmission
LineVision lands $12.5M to enlighten the transmission grid
Rising renewables will require more transmission capacity. Dynamic line rating technology can help find it on the grids we already have.By Jeff St. John .
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Fun stuff
A day of gratitude (and news)
We're feeling thankful for the overwhelming response to yesterday's launch.By Nicholas Rinaldi .
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Solar
Software will eat solar: Driving utility-scale solar prices below 1 cent per kilowatt-hour by 2025
Terabase Energy is on a mission to get utility-scale solar power prices below $0.01 per kWh by 2025 using software, as opposed to the DOE's hardware strategy.By Eric Wesoff .
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Energy equity
How to build an equitable electric vehicle infrastructure
Tips on meeting the electric transportation needs of underserved communities, from high-level analysis to on-the-ground experience.By Jeff St. John .
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Policy & regulation
Biden's tax plan goes after the little fossil fuel subsidies, but not the big ones
Direct subsidies don't amount to much.By David Roberts .
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Carbon-free buildings
Pandemic raises the profile of decarbonization — and clean air — tech for buildings
As office buildings start to reopen around the world, they must balance increased energy efficiency with indoor air quality.By Ingrid Lobet .
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Solar
The battle over net metering 3.0 in California: Energy equity and the future of rooftop solar
Utilities and solar groups are fighting over the cost shift. But both agree the next stage in policy must bring low-income customers and fundamental grid needs into balance.By Jeff St. John .