Recent electric grid emergencies highlight the need for better communication, and coordination, between energy policymakers and grid operators.

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.

A metals industry executive explores the race to develop alternative supplies of critical minerals essential to the energy transition.

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.

Climatologist Michael Mann discusses his new book on Earth’s climate past, with insights into our climate future.

A Penn economist explores the relationship between regional energy policy and oil company support for renewable power.

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.

As COP 28 draws closer, climate negotiators race to finalize a financing structure to help countries that suffer climate change-related damages.

California is set to present its strategic plan to scale an offshore wind power industry based on unconventional floating wind technology.

Nick Rohleder, Energy Policy Now’s former editorial assistant and current climate entrepreneur, discusses the challenge of managing the investment risk inherent in emerging clean energy technologies.

A new report examines the economic and climate impacts of Pennsylvania joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, now stalled in court.

A geographer explores the impact of location on worker opportunity and equity in the clean energy economy.

Princeton University researchers have launched a global survey aimed at spotting and eliminating practical barriers to a net-zero carbon future.

PJM Interconnection is in a race to shore up electric grid reliability as the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy accelerates.

A senior climate diplomat discusses scientific, economic, and diplomatic barriers to rapid global decarbonization.

New research examines the relationship between climate change-related events and returns on green investment, and why returns for green stocks might lag those of brown.

New research looks into the coping mechanisms that families use to navigate energy insecurity, as a guide for policy-based solutions.

A working paper from WRI, the International Solar Alliance and Bloomberg Philanthropies examines the essential role of private finance in scaling solar power development.

Judy Chang, Former Massachusetts undersecretary of Energy and Climate Solutions, discusses the need to educate consumers on the imperative to cut building emissions.

Daniel Poneman, former U.S. Deputy Energy Secretary and current CEO of Centrus Energy, explores resurgent interest in nuclear power a decade after Fukushima.

Scott Moore, author of China’s Next Act, discusses China’s global role in energy technology and sustainability.

Berkeley economist Meredith Fowlie explains why the drive to electrify everything in American homes is at odds with electricity rate setting practices, and explores pricing reforms to deliver rapid and equitable electrification.

As energy industry growth shifts to the clean sector, oil and gas industry workers seek a path forward.

Andrew Hoffman, dean of Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine, explores the intersection of climate change, agricultural sustainability, and human health.

COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt has been called the “implementation COP”. Yet concern exists that the COP process may be ill suited to putting climate plans into action.