Texas Winter Grid Strain Spared by High-Efficiency Heat Pumps
Research that modeled increased heat pump adoption alongside climate change impacts in Texas showed that high-efficiency heat pumps buffer the strain that electric heating might put on the power grid.
Will Material Shortages Limit Future Energy Transitions?
The demand for energy is growing—and so is the technology supporting it. However, future development of power generation technologies could be affected by a key factor: material supply.
PNNL Celebrates Klickitat Valley Health's Recent Energy Milestone
Klickitat Valley Health's fuel cell and microgrid project boosts rural healthcare, enhancing energy resilience and sustainability for social equity.
EGRASS Wins Big at R&D 100 Awards
EGRASS wins in the software/services category and is awarded a gold medal as special recognition in corporate social responsibility.
Investigating Compound Flood Risk for the Coastal United States
The research presented in this article enhances the ability to predict and prepare for compound flood events along the U.S. coastline.
Born to Modulate: Researchers Reveal Origins of Climate-Controlling Particles
Aerosol particles imbue climate models with uncertainty. New work by PNNL researchers reveals where in the world and under what conditions new particles are born.
Climate Change May Triple the Intensity of Extreme Precipitation from Mesoscale Storms
Researchers found that in a future where the Great Plains are 4 to 6 degrees Celsius (°C) warmer as projected in a high-emission scenario, these storms could bring three times more intense rainfall.
Extreme Heat, Hurricanes, Wildfires: How Summer’s Extremes Disrupt the Power Grid
Climate change is bringing more extreme summer weather, from heat waves to hurricanes, that can disrupt the flow of electricity. Here’s how PNNL scientists are working on solutions to protect the nation’s electric grid.
More Electricity Transmission Lines Would Lower Costs, Increase Reliability
The National Transmission Planning Study presents several transmission expansion scenarios that would reliably support the growing demand for energy across the nation.
Expert Insights: Eric Hsieh Talks GSL, Energy Storage, and Beyond
Erich Hsieh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for OE’s Energy Storage Division, shared insights about the Grid Storage Launchpad and energy storage innovations .