PoliticsBigStock Photo ID: 456853035Copyright: petovargaAvailable for extended license use Home battery energy storage could complicate the grid An increase in battery storage in homes poses questions for utilities and regulators.
Politics Photo by Matthew Henry on Unsplash Utilities seize control of the coming boom in transmission lines Legislatures in a dozen states have passed “right of first refusal” laws that freeze out competition in transmission line projects, raising concerns about higher energy costs for consumers.
NewsletterØyvind Holmstad/Flickr For offshore wind aspirations to become reality, transmission hurdles must be cleared Getting offshore wind power to electric consumers will require billions in upgrades to the electric grid and better regional planning.
Politics War in Ukraine highlights vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure Keeping energy supplies safe from hackers is becoming more important, as countries decarbonize their economies and modernize electricity grids.
Solutions www.politico.com Biden's sweeping climate goal comes down to one thing The president wants a sprint to slash greenhouse gas output throughout the U.S. economy. But electricity is the only sector with a running start.
