News & Commentary

Communities First: Equity and Justice in the Just Transition

March 29, 2023 Expert BlogPeoria, United StatesClaudia Blanco Nuñez, Josh Axelrod

Without actions promoting equity and justice throughout the process, the renewable energy transition will fail to earn the trust of frontline communities.

Diving into the Ocean Climate Action Plan

March 29, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesValerie Cleland

The Biden administration’s new plan includes a series of agency actions aimed at ocean-related climate solutions.

SPP Must Rework Rules That Penalize Wind and Solar Power

March 28, 2023 Expert BlogMidwest, United StatesCaroline Reiser

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) rejection of Southwest Power Pool's (SPP) proposal gives SPP a new opportunity to create an accreditation process that does not discriminate against renewable resources.

Robust Appropriations for Innovation Are Needed to Build on Our Momentum

March 21, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesJackie Wong

We call upon Congress to do four specific things in the context of FY24 appropriations for DOE.

CA Electric Rates Should Support Equity and Climate Goals

February 17, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaSylvie Ashford, Mohit Chhabra

The California Public Utilities Commission has started a process to better align electric rates with the state’s climate and equity goals.

California Forecasts Electricity Resource Needs Through 2035

February 17, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaKelsie Gomanie

It is increasingly important to ensure that electricity procurement and transmission processes are effectively poised to help California reach its ambitious climate goals.

New Program Will Help Ensure Reliable Electricity in the West

February 16, 2023 Expert BlogCanada, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, WestKelsie Gomanie

The Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP) is designed to provide benefits for customers, utilities, and the environment.

New NRDC Analysis: PA Needs RGGI and a Stronger AEPS

February 13, 2023 Expert BlogPennsylvaniaJacqueline Ennis, Jackson Morris

PA should stay in RGGI and expand its AEPS to cut emissions and help its renewables industry thrive.

Getting Smart About Transmission Lines: A Southwest Story

February 13, 2023 Expert BlogCalifornia, ArizonaCullen Howe

Ten West Link demonstrates how we can build infrastructure in a way that is Smart from the Start, a methodology that enables us to build the renewable energy projects we need while protecting wild spaces.

Renewable Energy: A Driver for Job Growth

February 6, 2023 Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra

Our new report provides key insights on employment trends in the solar and wind energy sectors in India, as well as provides recommendations on how to best support renewable energy deployment.

Western Electricity Market Approval Points to Decarbonization and Consumer Savings

February 2, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaKelsie Gomanie

The California Independent System Operator just took an important next step toward integrating the western grid to better ensure reliability, facilitate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and lower costs to consumers.

North Carolina’s First Carbon Plan is a Dud—What Now?

January 30, 2023 Expert BlogNorth CarolinaLuis Martinez

The North Carolina Utilities Commission tries to make a decision without making any decisions in its new North Carolina Carbon Plan.

In the Face of a Winter Storm, Is Our Grid Reliable?

January 27, 2023 ExplainerUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

Yes and no. Holiday power outages revealed weaknesses with fossil-based electricity, but solar and wind power came through in the clutch.

Study Shows Value of Coordinated Offshore Wind Planning

January 25, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesCullen Howe

Offshore wind energy promises to be a key component of our clean energy future.

Putting 100% Clean Power Within Reach: A Post-IRA Pathway

January 23, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesAmanda Levin, Sam Krasnow, Lissa Lynch

NRDC and Evergreen Action released a roadmap to reduce power sector emissions using federal actions, state programs, and robust implementation of last year’s climate legislation.