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Gridlock: Visualizing the U.S. Clean Energy Backlog
Gridlock: Visualizing the U.S. Clean Energy Backlog The U.S. has almost 2 million megawatts (MW) of solar, wind, and storage capacity on hold in interconnection queues, seeking connection to the electrical grid. However, the lack of transmission infrastructure, in...
Visualized: Carbon Pricing Initiatives in North America
Visualized: Carbon Pricing Initiatives in North America Carbon pricing mechanisms are a vital component of an effective emissions reduction strategy. But these initiatives currently cover just 15% of total North American carbon emissions. To discover which...
Ranked: The Cheapest Sources of Electricity in the U.S.
Ranked: The Cheapest Sources of Electricity in the U.S. In 2022, the U.S. electricity sector’s reliance on fossil fuels resulted in a staggering 1,539 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. With the urgent need to decarbonize, however, the question remains: can the...
Tracking U.S. Electrification, by Sector
Tracking U.S. Electrification, by Sector Electrification refers to the process of replacing systems that run on fossil fuels with those powered by electricity. Electrification can take different forms for each economic sector. For example, in transportation,...
Visualizing Clean Energy and Emissions Goals by State
Visualized: Clean Energy and Emissions Goals by State In its Nationally Determined Contribution to the Paris Agreement, the U.S. set a target of reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50-52% below 2005 levels by 2030, as well as achieving 100% carbon-free...
Visualizing U.S. Electricity Generation Jobs by Technology
Visualizing U.S. Electricity Generation Jobs by Technology In 2021, 857,579 people were employed in the U.S. electricity generation sector. To explore the distribution of this workforce, the above graphic by the National Public Utilities Council breaks down the...