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Ask a Scientist: How Close Are We to a Clean Energy Transition?

Union of Concerned Scientists

To decarbonize the power grid, we’re going to need tons of renewable energy from sources such as solar and wind. We’re also going to need a significant amount of energy storage to save some of that renewable energy for later. So, I’m really excited about energy storage right now.

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2024 Year in Review: Clean Energy Progress Steeped in Solar and Storage

Union of Concerned Scientists

The end of every year is a great time for taking stock of what the year has broughtincluding in terms of clean energy in the power sector. As it turns out, 2024 has provided a whole lot of clean energy progress as fodder for that stock-taking.

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Powering the Future: Why Michigan’s Data Center Debate is Critical for Clean Energy and Your Wallet

Union of Concerned Scientists

Will there be enough energy to supply data centers? Who will pay for the generation and other infrastructure needed to supply this energy? Will the need for new generation stall progress on clean energy goals ? The utility can do this by: Requiring data centers to disclose clean energy plans.

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Maine Commits to 100% Clean Electricity by 2040 

Union of Concerned Scientists

Lower energy costs for homes and businesses—upward of $1,300 a year by 2040—could be coming to Maine thanks to recent legislation, cementing the state’s status among the leaders in the clean energy transition, with a firm commitment to 100% clean energy over the next 15 years.

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Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation

Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition

Underserved and socially, economically, and racially disadvantaged communities bear the burden of pollution, higher energy costs, limited resources, and limited investments in the clean energy and transportation sectors.

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Grid Investments are Critical to Our Clean Energy Future

Union of Concerned Scientists

The simple fact is that ditching fossil fuels for low-cost clean energy resources is good for the planet, good for the US economy, and good for public health. The studies the DOE reviewed also found that transmission investments would provide a host of benefits beyond access to clean energy. The good news?

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China, Climate, and Clean Energy

Legal Planet

How is China’s clean energy spree impacting other countries? China’s commitment to clean energy use and to producing clean tech is undeniable. The problem is that China’s energy use grew even faster than its clean energy use. The growth in energy use prompted emission increases.