Latin America and the Caribbean are at an energy crossroads Leaders from the region talk about the challenges and opportunities the energy transition poses for their countries. Latest News Amena H. Saiyid 9 min read
Latin American energy spotlight: Guyana, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago Explainers Amena H. Saiyid 5 min read
How we can fix the electrician shortage Electricians have an indispensable role to play in the energy transition. And we need a lot more of them. Voices Tracy K. Price 3 min read
Helping entrepreneurial scientists cross the first ‘Valley of Death’ Many scientists develop breakthrough materials and new processes that could be successful commercial products. But most of these breakthroughs remain in lab notebooks or seminar slides and never translate into startup ideas. Voices David Jaramillo 3 min read
Global cleantech competition threatens Latin American and Caribbean ambitions Latin American and Caribbean nations are poised to embrace the energy transition, but stiff competition from the United States and the European Union are making those ambitions harder to meet. Latest News Amena H. Saiyid 5 min read
Renewable energy is now cheaper than fossil fuels in Asia After spiking in 2022, the average cost of renewable energy dropped below the average cost of fossil fuels in Asia, a critical region with rapidly growing energy needs. Data Dives Bill Spindle 2 min read
Europe passes cleantech law everyone agrees is not enough Europe’s new law is meant to make it easier to get a manufacturing hub off the ground for key clean technologies. Supporters say the law is a good step forward; critics say it's a missed opportunity. Latest News Anca Gurzu 5 min read
Full U.S. energy loan chief interview: utilities, hydrogen and more Jigar Shah, head of the U.S. Energy Department’s Loan Programs Office, shares his thoughts on disrupting the power sector, hydrogen production and transportation and more. Latest News Cat Clifford 8 min read
EPA’s new power plant rule spotlights carbon capture role in cutting emissions The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency unveiled its final rule to limit carbon pollution from the existing fleet of coal-fired plants and not yet built natural gas fired plants. Latest News Amena H. Saiyid 3 min read