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Why Your Electricity Bill Is So High

The good news is that renewables have been the biggest—and cheapest—sources of new power on the U.S. grid.. The bad news is that federal support has eroded.

Guest Contributor
August 2, 2025
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What the Electric Grid and Beaches Have in Common. It’s Not Good

Grid connections are now akin to oceanfront property — precious and expensive — as AI increases demand for power.

Elisa Wood
July 26, 2025
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Brooklyn Navy Yard Sees Virtual Power Plant Potential in its EV Charger Plan

The RFP seeks to lease outdoor parking spaces at the Navy Yard for the installation, maintenance and operation of electric vehicle charging stations.

Elisa Wood
July 19, 2025
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Energy Solutions for Data Centers Aren’t Always Obvious. Take These Ideas.

Data center and distributed energy experts gathered on July 10 in Bend, Oregon, to explore energy innovations.

Lisa Cohn
July 19, 2025
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Another Reason It’s a Bad Idea to Overhype How Much Energy AI Will Need

AI forecast hype could lead to overbuilding for tomorrow’s grid and neglecting electric reliability needs today.

Elisa Wood
July 13, 2025
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Grids Are the Center of Everything

What exactly is a digital grid? How does it play into the new world of data centers and prosumer energy?

Elisa Wood
July 9, 2025
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Energy Trends Inadvertently Unleashed by the Big Beautiful Bill

The Big Beautiful Bill may inadvertently accelerate off-grid power, microgrids and other forms of distributed energy.

Elisa Wood
July 5, 2025
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Lower or Higher Prices for Renewable Energy in 2025?

If you’re confused about contradictory trends in renewable energy pricing, get ready. It may soon get worse.

Peter Asmus
June 19, 2025
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The Latest Version of the Big Beautiful Bill in One Chart

The US Senate Finance Committee released its version of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Monday, which goes easier on clean energy than the version passed by the House in May — but not by a lot.

Elisa Wood
June 18, 2025
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Microgrids Aren’t What They Used To Be

Check Out the Latest Energy Changemakers Podcast

Host Elisa Wood interviews energy innovators and leaders who are remaking the electric grid on the Energy Changemakers Podcast.

Elisa Wood
June 18, 2025
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