Energy

The US electricity system is undergoing a transformation that’ll change how energy is produced and used for decades. Our experts bring you the latest news and analysis on that transformation.

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August 13, 2018

What’s New with NextGrid?

Jessica Collingsworth
Former Contributor

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August 10, 2018

Hitting 1 Trillion. Think Clean Electrons, Not Stylish Electronics

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

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August 9, 2018

Rick Perry Rejects Facts in Favor of Coal and Nuclear Bailouts

Jeremy Richardson
Former Contributor

John Rogers

August 9, 2018

Massachusetts Clean Energy Bill 2018: Continuing the Journey

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

Chris Jordan-Bloch/Earthjustice

August 7, 2018

Transition to Renewable Energy: Legislation Puts Clean Air and Vulnerable Communities First

Guest Commentary

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August 7, 2018

How Can We Turn Down the Gas in California?

Laura Wisland
Former Contributor

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July 31, 2018

ExxonMobil’s Support for a Carbon Tax is a Sham

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

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July 27, 2018

Energy Storage Should Be an Urgent National Priority

Rob Cowin
Former Contributor

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July 23, 2018

The 1 Thing Massachusetts Needs in its Clean Energy Bill

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

black and white photo of a coal-fired power plant with two tall smokestacks releasing large plumes of smoke into the sky

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July 20, 2018

Coal Bailout: Low on Benefits, but High on Costs

Mike Jacobs
Senior Energy Analyst

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July 19, 2018

Most Popular Energy Source? Everyone Loves Solar

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

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July 18, 2018

Watching Wheeler: 9 Critical Actions the New EPA Chief Should Take

Kathleen Rest
Former Executive Director

John Rogers

July 13, 2018

House of Representatives Boosts Massachusetts Clean Energy; What’s Next?

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

July 10, 2018

An Open Letter to the Massachusetts House Leadership: Time for Climate and Energy Action

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

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July 5, 2018

Black Lung Resurgence: Without Action, Taxpayers Will Foot the Medical Bills

Jeremy Richardson
Former Contributor

July 2, 2018

Ever Heard of Microgrids? They’re Awesome—Here’s Why

Julie McNamara
Associate Director, Policy for Climate and Energy

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June 27, 2018

Judge Should Not Have Deferred to Congress, Executive Branch in Fossil-Fuel Climate Case

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

June 27, 2018

Midwest Transmission Operator Planning for a High-Renewables Future

Sam Gomberg
Senior Analyst

June 25, 2018

Getting More Wind and Solar is 100% Possible, But Not 100% Straightforward. Here’s Why

Mike Jacobs
Senior Energy Analyst

SB 100 Lobby Day in Sacramento

June 20, 2018

California Takes Another Run at 100 Percent Clean Electricity

Laura Wisland
Former Contributor

The Glenarm natural gas plant in Pasadena, California. Source: Wikimedia

June 14, 2018

Hey California, Let’s Spare the Air and Turn Down the Gas

Laura Wisland
Former Contributor

Community solar projects are becoming popular as a way to provide access to solar for everyone while being able to take advantage of the economies of scale for larger projects. (Source: Wikimedia)

June 13, 2018

Acceso equitativo a la energía solar en Massachusetts, en manos del Senado

Paula Garcia
Senior Manager of Energy Justice Research and Policy

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June 12, 2018

Massachusetts’s Clean Energy Economy: What the Legislature Needs to Do Now

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

San Juan Citizens Alliance/EcoFlight

June 1, 2018

Who’s Interested in the Trump Coal Bailout?

Mike Jacobs
Senior Energy Analyst

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