renewable energy

The Trump administration is betting on coal to solve the growing electricity dilemma for powering AI. But Inside Climate News' Jake Bolster writes that it's a “19th century technology being used to solve a 21st century problem.”

California just took a major step toward reshaping how electricity moves across the Western U.S. It’s a change that could transform the region’s power grid and boost clean energy.

A proposal to build one of the largest solar projects in the U.S. has been abruptly halted by the Trump administration — a move critics say undermines the nation’s renewable energy transition.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly creeping into our lives. And in support of that super technology, nondescript data centers are popping up in cities, towns and even near cattle ranches. They require lots of power — creating new challenges for utilities.

Homeowners are trying to take advantage of the federal solar tax credit before it expires. One Wyoming installer is working overtime to squeeze in projects, but is preparing to adapt for slower demand next year.

A new report shows the Mountain West needs to prepare for data centers, which are expected to demand massive amounts of energy and water. Experts say communities should adopt policies that prevent energy bills from rising and water supplies from shrinking.

Researchers estimate that energy costs will go up for consumers, and jobs could be lost as Republicans gut clean energy programs. In fast-growing areas like the Mountain West, these cuts could severely hurt grid capacity.

A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) found that geothermal energy in the Great Basin could supply 10% of the nation’s electricity demand. However, greater engineering efficiency is needed to take full advantage of the heat beneath our feet.

A new report shows the Trump administration’s plans to repeal clean energy tax credits could increase energy bills for households. Some of the highest anticipated increases are in the Mountain West.

A new scientific analysis shows the U.S. is generating more electricity from wind and solar than ever before, and several states in the Mountain West are helping lead the charge. However, the future growth of wind and solar is uncertain.