Electricity
The State of Utility Planning, 2024 Q4
A review of all integrated resource plans for electric utilities across the United States to evaluate progress toward a zero-carbon energy future.
How Uneconomic Coal Plants Hurt our Health — and Drive Up Healthcare Costs
Coal plants running at financial losses are costing US communities billions in health-related expenses.
The Sherco Clean Repowering: How One Community Turned a Coal Plant into a Hub for a New Clean Economy
Federal incentives, interconnection queue shortcuts, strong engagement and support from the community and local workers, and an involved regulator helped lead the way for to transition a coal community into a clean energy driver.
High Electricity Prices? Utilities Have a Coupon for That
Through the Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment program, utility grid investments can be much more affordable and just as reliable.
Modeling the DOE’s Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment Program in Resource Planning
Recommendations for utility modelers and regulators to maximize ratepayer savings using low-cost federal loans.