Utilities choosing coal, solar, nuclear or other power sources have a lot to consider, beyond just cost
Solar and wind have grown rapidly due to their falling costs and environmental benefits, but tend to take up a ...
Solar and wind have grown rapidly due to their falling costs and environmental benefits, but tend to take up a ...
Elected officials must help families by opposing rate increases and calling for investments in affordable, climate-resilient solutions.
The industry is rebranding itself as a symbol of American 'energy dominance.'
Heavy demand is stressing local power grids and forcing utilities to scramble to provide enough energy.
As extreme weather batters our power grids, digital solutions can empower utilities to build a more resilient system.
As climate change generates more frequent and intense heat waves, many utilities are increasingly relying on peaker plants.
The Orlando Utilities Commission's proposed changes to net metering would harm current and future solar customers.
In 27 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment even in a heat wave
The US needs more low-emissions electricity to slow climate change, so curtailment isn’t a sound long-term strategy.
As Florida expands infrastructure that increases climate-related risks, the state's solar potential remains largely untapped.
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