News of the Energy Future

Electrification

Addressing EV Load Management

The challenge of incorporating millions of electric vehicles onto the grid will need to utilize new technologies and practices to prevent gr

EVs and Electrification

Otto Gunderson

Making Lithium Ion Batteries Cleaner

It is no secret that lithium-ion batteries will play a central role in energy storage and electric vehicle development. However, to make...

EVs and Electrification

Otto Gunderson

A New Adaption of 100-Year-Old Technology: Potential of Zinc Batteries in Decarbonization

In the race between energy production and energy storage, zinc will undoubtedly be a factor, but it remains to be seen to what degree.

EVs and Electrification

Otto Gunderson

The Push for Grid Modernization

One of the most significant points of contention as the world moves to a more renewable-based energy generation mix is the need for grid...

EVs and Electrification

Otto Gunderson

Policy

Trump's Tariffs Could Hamper Much-Needed Steel Decarbonization

Without a stringent green industrial policy, the US risks not only succumbing to climate change impacts but also strategically missing out.

Policy

Fares Arafat

Takeaways from Uganda's Updated Energy Policy

Advancing Universal Energy Access, Renewable Energy, Clean Cooking, and Industrial Growth for Uganda's Sustainable Future.

Policy

Patrick Masendi

The Potential of Agrivoltaics

Across the globe, rural areas struggle with grid interconnection and chronic energy instability, leading to widespread energy poverty....

Renewable Energy

Tyler Kimble

Trump's Tariffs Could Hamper Much-Needed Steel Decarbonization

Without a stringent green industrial policy, the US risks not only succumbing to climate change impacts but also strategically missing out.

Policy

Fares Arafat

Addressing EV Load Management

The challenge of incorporating millions of electric vehicles onto the grid will need to utilize new technologies and practices to prevent gr

EVs and Electrification

Otto Gunderson

Renewable Recs

Podcasts

Entrepreneurs for Impact

Host: Dr. Chris Wedding

In these 45 minute podcasts, host Chris Wedding interviews climate tech executives and investors. The podcast guests include industry leaders in electrification, storage, clean energy, and green financing.

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Literature

The New Map

Author: Daniel Yergin

An excellent overview of the energy transition from shale oil to modern electrification efforts. Yergin explains the intersection of politics, economics, and science that shapes industries.

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Videos

BNEF Hydrogen: The End of the Hype Cycle

Speaker: Sami Alisawi

This concise presentation walks listeners through the ups and downs of the green hydrogen market, and discusses what the future may hold.

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Events

Solar 2025: Innovation for Universal Renewable Energy Access

University of Colorado Boulder

August 4-6

Register to attend an excellent conference that brings together researchers, industry leaders, and advocates promoting the development of universal energy access.