Nuclear Energy in the U.S.: Recent Plant Closures and Policy Decisions
Last updated: February 13, 2018 Aging nuclear plants that cannot compete with low-cost energy …
Energy
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Nuclear Energy in the U.S.: Expensive Source Competing with Cheap Gas and Renewables
Last updated: December 22, 2017 The United States generates about one fifth of its …
Energy
Where the Clean Energy Jobs Are
Over 3 million people currently work in wind, solar, efficiency and other fields, according …
Energy
Integrating Reliable Renewable Energy into the U.S. Electrical Grid
Even as renewables provide increased diversity and reliability, there are some uncommon challenges associated with integrating them onto the grid.
Energy, Health, Issue Areas
The Localized Health Impacts of Fossil Fuels
From extraction to combustion, fossil fuel operations put human health at serious risk Environmental …
Energy
The Fight to Put a Value on Rooftop Solar Power
Advancements in technology have enabled consumers to install solar panels on their roofs more cheaply than ever before. This presents utility companies—which have for decades monopolized the energy markets—with new challenges.
Energy
What’s Driving the Decline of Coal in the United States
The U.S. coal industry is declining in the face of lower-cost natural gas, renewable energy and regulations designed to protect public health.
Energy
Federal Changes to Coal Cleanup Funding
Coal use across the U.S. has declined, causing large coal companies to declare bankruptcy. In …
Energy
Geoengineering Basics
Human Intervention and Climate Change The final installment of the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report …
Energy
Energy Efficiency
Improving the Building Sector Buildings in the U.S. consume a great deal of energy, …