Research
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Studies say data centers don’t raise rates. Does it matter?
Two more studies have dropped into the middle of an intensifying debate over the impact of data centers on rising bills.
Lisa Martine JenkinsJun 24, 2026 -
Surprising trends in global electricity generation
Nic Fulghum, co-author of Ember’s Global Electricity Review, unpacks some of the most intriguing updates in the annual report.
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The direct air capture debate is missing the point
Like any other hazardous waste, it’s still much cheaper to stop carbon dioxide emissions at their source, than clean them up later.
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Just a few projects are driving a small bump in hydrogen investment
A 27% quarterly bump masks deeper industry woes, including $9 billion in green hydrogen cancellations since 2018.
Catherine BoudreauMay 20, 2026 -
Putting numbers on China’s cleantech influence abroad
Trump and Xi met as the gulf between the U.S. and China on cleantech exports and foreign direct investment widens even further.
Lisa Martine JenkinsMay 15, 2026 -
How home electrification could bolster the grid — and save households money
Exclusive: A report found that six state-level policies could be a “win-win-win” for utilities, commercial loads, and ratepayers.
Catherine BoudreauMay 7, 2026 -
The data center boom has a newcomer problem
More than half of planned data center capacity is coming from developers with big ambitions and little operational track record.
Bianca GiacoboneApr 28, 2026 -
US renewable energy to attract $120 billion in investment this year
But Trump’s permit delays and looming restrictions on China-linked components risk chilling investments.
Catherine BoudreauApr 28, 2026
