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America’s National Energy Emergency

Building clean energy is not enough. The energy emergency the US is facing is really about a lack of transmission and capacity.

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The 2024 Data Center Fantasy Draft

Explore the energy winners and losers of the data center boom. Learn who's thriving and who's struggling in this industry shift.

Perspectives on Transmission

Can We Solve Grid Congestion?

As renewables grow, energy grid congestion increases. Learn about the underlying causes and how this impacts the energy systems.

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The Workhorse Index: Capacity Factors

Infographic chart showing power plant capacity factors for nuclear, geothermal, coal, hydro, gas, wind, and solar

Defined as how often a power plant runs at full power, capacity factors (CF) are useful in helping develop and finance projects and to study the impacts to the grid on new projects.

Historical UN Climate Conference Attendance

United Nations Conference of the Parties

Attendance at United Nation’s climate change Conference of Parties (COPs) has been increasing over the years, reflecting growing global concern and engagement with climate issues.

The Growing Share of Wind-Solar-Water Generation

Over the past 20 years, the US has seen remarkable growth in its renewable energy sector, with wind, solar, and hydro emerging as cornerstones of the nation’s transition to cleaner energy.

Comparison: Key North American Carbon Markets

Carbon markets are increasingly popular as a market-based approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. They offer financial incentives to companies to decarbonize by placing a cost on carbon emissions while offering credits for overachieving reductions.