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nuclear and data centers
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How My Hometown Offers Important Lessons for Those Seeking Links between Data Centers and Nuclear Power

Bodega Bay changed energy history 60 years ago. Today, as data centers and nuclear power form alliances, its story gains new relevance.

Peter Asmus
November 5, 2024
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Unfair Charges to Distributed Energy Projects for Grid Modernization

When distributed energy projects trigger the need for grid upgrades, project developers can face huge costs.

Elisa Wood
November 3, 2024
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Yes, the Climate Burden Grows. . . But is that the Only Horseman?

International energy economist John “Skip” Laitner warns that mistrust in institutions is hampering climate efforts.

John A. “Skip” Laitner
October 31, 2024

What Utilities and DER Companies Don’t Get About Each Other

Utilities and DER companies aren’t exactly peanut butter and jelly. Why is their relationship so complicated and how did we get here?

Elisa Wood
October 25, 2024
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How Pew Hopes to Accelerate Energy Democracy in the US

A myriad of antiquated market structures and regulations stand in the way of realizing energy democracy in the US. Pew Charitable Trusts wants to help.

Elisa Wood
October 11, 2024
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Putting the Customer First Through a Unified Theory of Grid Coordination

LBNL’s Bruce Nordman describes a reimagined, customer-centric electric grid, much like the Internet where “simple and universal” technologies work the same everywhere.

Elisa Wood
September 26, 2024
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How to Innovate in an Industry Where You Can’t Break Things

Ann Arbor, Michigan is proposing a new way to bring renewable and distributed energy resources to local citizens.

Elisa Wood
September 26, 2024
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Why aren’t more clean energy projects achieving ‘final investment decision’

Investors are dubious because of macro trends as well as permitting delays, a lack of skilled workers, and strained supply chains. But there are fixes.

Elisa Wood
September 22, 2024
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What if Consumers were the Changemakers Demanding a Decentralized Grid?

A Boston Consulting Group report explains how a demand-centric energy strategy would boost growth of distributed energy resources.

Elisa Wood
September 6, 2024
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Are We Expecting Too Much from Virtual Power Plants?

Many see virtual power plants (VPPs) as the best way to organize distributed energy. Here’s a contrarian view.

Elisa Wood
August 29, 2024
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