Electricity
A Key Climate Solution is Lifting Off
Interest in virtual power plants (VPPs) is at an all-time high. This interest has been fueled by exciting announcements over the past few months including: new research highlighting the role VPPs can play in supporting grid reliability, the official launch of VPP market pilots in Texas, and —…
Community Benefits Plans: Driving Equitable Clean Energy Development
When implemented with thorough monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, CBPs can support long-term community and labor engagement, workforce training and investment, and the advancement of diversity, equity, and justice priorities.
For Ratepayers to Realize Savings from Clean Energy, Utility Business Models Need an Update
We have tools to accelerate the energy transition that will save ratepayers money and bolster the grid — we just need to incentivize utilities to use them.
We Don’t Need Another Interregional Transmission Study to Take Action
The value of interregional transmission has been studied for decades. Now we need help building it.
A Reliable Grid Depends on Rapid Clean Energy Deployment. EPA’s Proposed Standards Help Accelerate That Shift.
Our analysis shows many utility companies would be able to meet standards with minor changes in operation that are consistent with long-term pathways for a clean, reliable grid.