Distributed energy resources like rooftop solar and batteries are transforming the grid from a one-way system to a dynamic network. This shift challenges traditional utility models, creates new market opportunities, and empowers consumers while raising crucial questions about equity and...
Behind America's shift to clean energy, a hidden battle rages over who controls the grid. From virtual power plants to rate redesigns, utilities and tech companies are fighting for the future of electricity—and your power bill hangs in the balance.
America's power grid is undergoing a silent revolution through microgrids, smart algorithms, and virtual power plants. Utilities are shifting from selling electricity to managing complex energy services, with AI predicting failures and EVs becoming mobile batteries.
Beyond solar and wind, AI, microgrids, and workforce transitions are quietly reshaping America's energy landscape. From Texas control rooms to Brooklyn neighborhoods, technologies are converging to create a more resilient, decentralized grid while creating new economic opportunities.
While national energy policy grabs headlines, America's energy future is being decided in local meetings where communities weigh renewable projects against property values and landscape preservation. This grassroots resistance is creating a patchwork of energy geography that could determine whether...