Democratizing Control Over Energy Data
Scholars propose policies to improve transparency and accountability in the energy system.
Enabling Meaningful Participation in Power Sector Regulation
The power sector should better engage participants to ensure reliable and affordable electricity.
Regulating the AI Data Center Boom
Scholars propose ways to manage data centers’ demands on electricity, water, and local communities.
Shortcomings of the European Electricity Market
The European Union needs to do more to integrate electricity markets between member states.
A Closer Look at U.S. Electricity Rate Trends
Local conditions and state decisions are driving the increase in average national electricity rates.
Middle Powers Use Sunny Climate to Enter Solar Energy Market
Middle powers’ ability to enter the solar energy market depends heavily on their regulatory regimes.
Should Texas Power Down Its Electricity Model?
Scholars discuss Texas’s 2021 power grid failure and its implications for the future of energy regulation.
How the Current Siting Regime Stifles Renewable Energy
Scholar argues for changes to siting regulations to speed up renewable energy deployment.
An Electric Solution for Low-Income Residents
Federal programs should better protect low-income residents from rising energy costs.
Closing Gaps in Energy Cybersecurity
GAO finds that the Energy Department needs to do more to address cybersecurity risks.
Making Utility Assistance to Low-Income Households More Effective
Regulators can engage in smart policymaking to make utility services affordable for low-income households.
The Need to Change Jurisdiction Over the U.S. Electric Grid
When state and local voters prohibit clean energy transmission lines, they halt progress on climate change mitigation.