Energy and Tech
Renewables
Lake Michigan waves could be a clean power source for remote spots like Beaver Island
Chicago buildings to run on 100% renewable energy in 2025
Instead of competing for land, some farmers and solar developers want to work side by side
Other low-carbon energy
Illinois nuclear plants are in the crosshairs of data centers and AI’s insatiable demand for clean power. At what cost?
A major investment in hydrogen energy — and the Midwest — is met with hope and concern
Midwest hydrogen hub is moving forward with $22M federal award, but community concerns persist
Novel solutions
Batteries are a missing piece in Illinois’ clean energy transition. Engineers and lawmakers are racing to add them to the power grid.
Can we engineer our way out of the climate crisis? U. of C. hopes to find out.
Not so clean energy
Trump and Harris back fracking, but what does that mean for Illinois, where sand mines provide a key ingredient?
Dirty Water and Dead Rice: The Cost of the Clean Energy Transition in Rural Minnesota