Hurricane Maria Dealt a Devastating Blow to Puerto Rico's Electric Grid
Puerto Rico lost approximately 80 percent of its power lines, and experts expect it will take months to restore power to the island
Plugged In
More than wires - exploring the connections between energy, environment, and our lives
Hurricane Harvey Was a Major Test for the Texas Power Grid
Hurricane Harvey took hundreds of electric lines and more than 10,000 megawatts of electricity generating capacity offline, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
Wind Energy Is One of the Cheapest Sources of Electricity, and It's Getting Cheaper
A comprehensive survey of the wind industry shows wind energy is routinely purchased in bulk for just two cents per kilowatt-hour—and turbines are only getting cheaper, bigger, and better
Hedges: This Week in Low-Tech Solutions for Climate Change
Bushes and shrubs may provide more targeted relief from air pollution
Senate Advances Bill Undermining Trump Administration's Energy Research Cuts
The Senate Appropriations Committee moved to sustain funding for energy research and development, breaking with the president and House of Representatives
Is Activism or Moderation the Surest Path to Decarbonization?
Confronting climate change is an urgent challenge. But it's not clear if keep-it-in-the-ground activism or all-of-the-above-energy moderation is the best way forward
Suggestions for Your Weekend Watch List--Let's Talk Energy Efficiency
Whole Foods versus Hilton. NAVY versus Air Force. Boston versus Atlanta. Check out this series of videos from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings initiative, which focus on increasing energy efficiency in buildings
London's Hospitals and Clinics Are Blanketed by Dirty Air
More than half of medical facilities in London are blanketed with air pollution at levels in excess of legal limits. This dirty air poses a health risk to health care workers and patients throughout the city
Landmark 100 Percent Renewable Energy Study Flawed, Say 21 Leading Experts
A critique of seminal research on the feasibility of a 100 percent wind, water, and solar energy system finds serious shortcomings, underscoring the need for continued research and a balanced decarbonization portfolio
Middle School Students Test Their Designs in 27th Solar and Lithium Ion Car Races
This month 53 teams (around 170 middle school students) gathered at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to spend the day racing vehicles that they designed and built
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