Nation Mar 08 Landowners and local communities fight back on AI-driven expansion of high-voltage power lines By Marc Levy, Associated Press
Science Oct 04 Watch 5:04 Are 'vampire devices' draining energy in your home? Here's what to do Many people leave electronic devices plugged in when they’re not in use without a second thought. But everyday items that drain energy even when they’re turned off, like coffee machines, video game consoles and laptop chargers, account for 5 to… By Stephanie Sy, Andrew Corkery
Economy Mar 10 Watch 7:12 Ontario premier explains why he's slapping 25% surcharge on electricity to U.S. Markets plunged again as investors are worried about the economy and whether a recession is on the horizon. The trade war President Trump initiated with the country's top trading partners is a factor in the volatility. Ontario Premier Doug Ford… By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold
Economy Sep 01 Watch 8:06 American households struggle with sky-high energy bills during extreme summer heat As summer temperatures have soared across the nation, so have electric bills as air conditioners work overtime. Every year, nearly 3 million American households have their electricity shut off because of unpaid bills. We hear from people dealing with this… By John Yang, Claire Mufson
Science Jul 08 Analysis: Does turning the A/C off when you're not home actually save electricity? Which is more efficient: running the air conditioning all summer long without break, or turning it off during the day when you’re not there to enjoy it? Three engineers run the numbers. By Aisling Pigott, Jennifer Scheib, Kyri Baker, The Conversation
Jun 29 Watch 6:43 Texas power grid struggles with system-wide stresses caused by brutal heat wave By William Brangham, Courtney Norris A record heat wave, and its connections to climate change, are highlighting again the growing concerns around America’s electrical grid and whether it can withstand the added stress. In Texas, which operates its own electrical grid, power demand hit an… Continue watching
Mar 28 Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the U.S. last year By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday. Continue reading
Dec 14 What a breakthrough in nuclear fusion technology means for the future of clean energy By Carolyn Kuranz, The Conversation The promise of abundant, clean energy powered by nuclear fusion is one big step closer thanks to a new experiment. The results are a historic scientific milestone, but energy production remains a ways off. Continue reading
Aug 11 What the Inflation Reduction Act does for green energy By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas Here's why the bill emphasizes energy, what that means for consumers and how these changes aim to bolster the U.S.’s fight against climate change. Continue reading
Apr 14 How going electric lets homeowners help slow climate change By Jennifer Weeks, The Conversation Many people want to know about practical suggestions to help slow climate change. Effective action starts at home. Continue reading