Ari Peskoe, director of Harvard Law School’s Electricity Law Initiative, discusses FERC’s pending reforms to the electric transmission development process in the U.S., and the legal challenges they'll likely face.
Why the IRA’s Carbon Capture Tax Credit Could Increase Greenhouse Emissions
New research raises doubt around the climate benefits of the 45Q tax credit for carbon capture and storage for fossil fuel powerplants.
Aligning Clean Energy Policy with Grid Reliability
Recent electric grid emergencies highlight the need for better communication and coordination, between energy policymakers and grid operators.
What’s a “Fair Share” of Emissions Reductions Under the Paris Climate Process?
Brazilian economist and IPCC lead author Roberto Schaeffer examines what constitutes a “fair share” of emissions reductions under the Paris climate process, and how fairness is defined.
The U.S.’s Critical Mineral Supply Challenge
A metals industry executive explores the race to develop alternative supplies of critical minerals essential to the energy transition.
How Uruguay Went (Almost Completely) Fossil Fuel Free
Ramón Méndez Galain, this year’s recipient of the Carnot Prize, reflects on leading Uruguay to a 98% renewable electricity mix, and what the rest of the world might take from his country’s experience.
Michael Mann on the Lessons of Climate Change Past
Climatologist Michael Mann discusses his new book on Earth’s climate past, with insights into our climate future.
Why Oil Companies Support Renewable Energy
A Penn economist explores the relationship between regional energy policy and oil company support for renewable power.
America’s Electric Power Transmission Crisis
Long-distance electric transmission lines are a critical to the energy transition, yet construction of new lines has come to a near standstill in the U.S. Rob Gramlich of Grid Strategies discusses recent market and regulatory action to resurrect transmission development.
Loss and Damage Finance Becomes Reality
As COP 28 draws closer, climate negotiators race to finalize a financing structure to help countries that suffer climate change-related damages.