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June 16, 2025

Soaring US Clean Energy Momentum Now At Risk

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

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June 12, 2025

100K Louisianans Were Left Without Power. Without Transmission Planning, It’ll Keep Happening.

Guest Commentary

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June 11, 2025

To Build True Resilience, Grid Planners Must Seek Community Wisdom

Sital Sathia
Energy Justice Research Associate

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June 3, 2025

Strength in Numbers: Why We Need More Climate Science in Power System Planning

Rachel Licker
Former Staff

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June 3, 2025

Planning For Climate Change Isn’t Happening. It’s Putting Communities at Risk.

Sam Gomberg
Senior Analyst

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December 30, 2024

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

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

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December 12, 2024

Power Moves: Billions in Benefits for the Midwest’s Transmission System

James Gignac
Midwest Policy Director

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December 12, 2024

Massive Investments in the Midwest Grid Are Worth Celebrating

Sam Gomberg
Senior Analyst

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February 13, 2024

Grid Investments are Critical to Our Clean Energy Future

Sam Gomberg
Senior Analyst

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May 23, 2023

Good News from Midcontinent Grid Operator—But We Still Need Market Reform

Guillermo Pereira
Former Contributor

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US Department of Energy

April 3, 2023

Illinois Has No Time to Waste in Building Its Carbon-Free Electricity Future

James Gignac
Midwest Policy Director

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March 30, 2023

What Will It Take for California to Build a New Regional Grid Operator?

Vivian Yang
Western States Energy Analyst

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July 25, 2022

Boosting Michigan’s Energy Future with Regional Transmission Upgrades

James Gignac
Midwest Policy Director

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July 25, 2022

Overdue Grid Improvements Will Help Illinois Achieve Energy Goals

Meghan Hassett
Former Contributor

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July 22, 2022

Building a Better Power Grid for Minnesota

Meghan Hassett
Former Contributor

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July 21, 2022

Midwest Transmission System Investments Will Be a Game Changer for a Clean Energy Future

Sam Gomberg
Senior Analyst

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June 24, 2022

What Firefighters Can Teach Us about Preparing the Grid for Extreme Weather

Mike Jacobs
Senior Energy Analyst

Riley County Public Works

March 14, 2022

Phasing Out Fossil Fuel With Renewables and Grid Changes

Mike Jacobs
Senior Energy Analyst

February 27, 2019

From Minnesota to Louisiana, Renewables are Poised for Dramatic Growth, but…

Sam Gomberg
Senior Analyst

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September 24, 2018

The Coal Bailout Nobody is Talking About

Joseph Daniel
Former Contributor

December 8, 2017

New Transmission Projects Will Unleash Midwestern Wind Power—And Save Billions

Sam Gomberg
Senior Analyst

July 13, 2016

Thinking Big: Wind Industry Is Moving to Taller Turbines. Will the Transmission System Be Ready?

Sam Gomberg
Senior Analyst