
Electricity

How We Can Keep Cool Without Frying the Grid (Or the Planet)
The US power grid is facing another major test. After a massive heat dome settled over the US last week, Â temperatures pushed into the triple digits across major cities from St. Louis to Boston. In several places, especially in the Southeast and Midwest, high humidity,…

Reality Check: Reinvesting at Coal Plant Sites with Clean Energy Upgrades Supports both Reliability and Affordability
Economic dispatch and clean repowering can help transition away from coal, maximizing reliability while continuing to support energy communities.

The State of Utility Planning, 2025 Q2
A review of all integrated resource plans for electric utilities across the United States to evaluate progress toward a zero-carbon energy future.

US Governors Are Leading Efforts to Tackle the Cost of Electricity
As electricity prices rise, we offer recommendations for governors seeking to provide near-term relief for customers and lower system costs in the long run.

Solid-State Cooling Works. Meet the Founders Who Want to Bring it to Market.
A warmer world demands more cooling, but with EVs, data centers, and industry set to increase electricity demand, any cooling technology must begin with efficiency top of mind. Enter solid-state cooling — a revolutionary class of technologies with the promise to transform air conditioning and refrigeration for the 21st century.