Microgrids—localized energy systems that can operate independently—are transforming who controls electricity in America. From tribal lands to urban neighborhoods, communities are building resilience and challenging utility monopolies, creating a patchwork revolution with profound economic and social implications.
America's clean energy revolution is hitting an invisible wall: our century-old electrical grid can't handle the renewable power we're already building. From wind farms paid to shut down to solar curtailed at midday, outdated infrastructure is quietly undermining climate goals...
America's energy transition has become a political battleground where utilities fight to maintain control while communities and innovators push for cleaner, cheaper power. Your electricity bill reflects this hidden war over who controls the grid's future.
Virtual power plants—networks of home batteries, EVs, and smart devices—are transforming everyday buildings into grid assets. This invisible revolution is creating new players, raising equity questions, and challenging utilities' control over electricity distribution.
Microgrids are transforming how America generates and consumes electricity, creating miniature power networks that operate independently during outages. From regulatory battles to climate resilience, these systems challenge traditional utility models while offering communities unprecedented energy control.