As the data center buildup outpaces the energy transition, modern technology is ever more dependent on oil, gas and coal deposits that took millions of years to form.

A new Policy Brief from The Heartland Institute offers a comprehensive evaluation of seven primary electricity generation sources: biomass, coal, hydropower, natural gas, nuclear, solar, and wind, and ...

Nuclear energy has been receiving a lot of positive attention given the immense benefits and potential to resolve our world’s energy infrastructure challenges. With growing global energy needs, ...

The increasing reliance on renewable energy sources like solar and wind power necessitates the development of robust and efficient energy storage solutions. Various energy storage technologies, ...

An oil pumping jack and wind turbines in a field in Nolan, Texas, in April 2025. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images) How we did this Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ views on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Blackmon is a Texas-based public policy analyst/consultant. Everyone engaged in business or policy activities related to the ...

As renewables like wind and solar grow, storing energy for months—not just hours—is vital to ensure reliable grid power. Traditional lithium-ion and pumped hydro storage fall short in affordability, ...