energy

Batteries facilitate the adoption of renewable energy. Their installation costs, as well as the price of lithium, have come way down.

Natural gas could play a role in the green energy transition, but additional natural transmission pipelines are critical to meet growing electricity demand.

Emerging economies will account for 85% of the growth. Data centers and electric vehicles will also boost demand in richer countries.

BP didn’t share many details, but the company has been losing money on renewables and will likely be doubling down on oil and gas.

Unlike wind and solar, ocean waves are a potential source of always-on power.

An energy emergency declaration might be unprecedented, but the end goals are not.

But how does that show up in your electricity bill?

Microgrids generate and supply their own power in tandem with the grid and work as a backup option in case extreme weather knocks out power.

Hydraulic drilling – also known as fracking – can help capture this heat, which can turned into electricity.

The biofuel made of vegetable oil and animal fat is primarily used on the West Coast. But it’s more expensive to produce than regular diesel.