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Solving the Nuclear Waste "Problem"

Nuclear is the new darling of the energy sector. Popular support for adding nuclear energy capacity is near an all-time high. Sentiments toward radioactive waste, however, remain uneasy.

It's a Wonderful Fuel

George Green had reached the end of his rope. Humanity just didn't get that its large and growing appetite for energy was killing the planet.

Leading Energy Indicators: Introducing the U.S. Energy Security Index

Energy security rarely dominates the news - until something breaks. A supply disruption. A geopolitical conflict. A cyberattack. A price shock.

Energy Sanctions and American Power: How Long Can the Leverage Last?

Not long ago, the United States was an oil supplicant - managing OPEC relationships carefully and constrained by import dependence.

The $7 Trillion Number That Doesn't Exist

"Global fossil fuel subsidies hit $7 trillion." The IMF publishes it. The UN Secretary-General cites it from podiums. Climate organizations build campaigns around it.

The Grid Doesn't Charge Like a Phone

Picture a battery. A phone that runs out. A laptop that needs plugging in. The battery depletes, you refill it, life goes on.

Why Your Electric Bill Keeps Rising-And What the Usual Explanations Miss

For years, I've watched the debate over rising retail electric rates drift further from the underlying realities of how our power system works.

Taxpayers on the Hook? The Coming Renewable Decommissioning Debt

When an oil well runs dry, or a nuclear plant reaches the end of its life, or a coal mine closes, there are rules for what comes next.

What President Trump Needs to Say About Britain's Economy-Destroying Net Zero Climate Policies

This week, President Trump is making his second state visit to Britain, a country that is Ground Zero of Net Zero.

Energy Education: Reality Check, Part 2

In Part 1 of our Energy Education survey, we found that the nation's top 50 universities overwhelmingly frame energy courses through the lens of climate change.

Why We're Not Building Large Nuclear Reactors (and How to Start Again)

For the first time in a generation, the stars have aligned for a nuclear energy comeback. Public support is rising. Bipartisan enthusiasm is real.

Gigawatts Aren't All Created Equal: Why the EIA's Capacity Data Misleads Policymakers

The United States is in the midst of a historic shift in how it produces electricity, spurred by tax credits, state mandates, and sweeping federal legislation like the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." More than 1,100...

Is Energy Education Grounded in Reality? New Research Suggests Otherwise

What students are taught matters. This is especially true for energy-an input fundamental to every activity, product, or service in society.

The Social Cost of Carbon: A High-Stakes, Flawed Metric

For over a decade, the so-called "social cost of carbon" (SCC) has become a central justification for wide-ranging U.S. climate and energy policies.

Is Global Shipping the Hidden Weak Link in the Energy Transition?

In today's globalized economy, nearly everything we consume-electronics, cars, food, and even the raw materials that power the so-called green revolution-travels by sea.

Electrification Without Electricity-The Infrastructure Challenge

As America pushes toward an electrified future, demand for electricity is skyrocketing. From electric vehicles to heat pumps replacing gas-fired systems, the shift to electricity touches every corner of our lives.

America's LNG Future

As our planet becomes more electrified and industrialized, demand for energy of all kinds increases. One fuel where America has an advantage is natural gas.

SEC's Climate Disclosure Rules: A Threat to Economic Growth and Energy Security

In March 2024, the SEC adopted climate disclosure rules requiring U.S. corporations to report their carbon footprint and climate-related risks.

What would an all-EV future look like?

Installing EV chargers requires significant upgrades. A dedicated home charger costs about $400, but most homes need a new service panel, raising individual costs to $1,750, and collectively over $1 million per neighborhood.