Towards the Energy System of Tomorrow | Briefing | EESI

The document outlines a discussion on transitioning the U.S. energy system, focusing on repurposing existing infrastructure, ensuring the affordability and reliability of renewables, and addressing the impacts of energy modernization on marginalized communities and the workforce.

• The U.S. energy system consists of over 7,700 power plants and 2.7 million miles of transmission lines, alongside more than 160,500 miles of oil and gas pipelines.
• Modernizing the energy system requires addressing technological innovations, security threats, and the need to adapt to changing climate conditions while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• Renewables are considered cost competitive, challenging the implication that fossil fuels are more affordable, reliable, or resilient.

APA

Roberts, A. S. (2021). Towards the Energy System of Tomorrow | Briefing | EESI. Environmental and Energy Study Institute. https://www.eesi.org/briefings/view/060421grid

Chicago

Roberts, Anna Sophia. Towards the Energy System of Tomorrow | Briefing | EESI. Environmental and Energy Study Institute, 2021. https://www.eesi.org/briefings/view/060421grid.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{roberts2021towards, author = {Roberts, Anna Sophia}, title = {{Towards the Energy System of Tomorrow | Briefing | EESI}}, institution = {Environmental and Energy Study Institute}, year = {2021}, month = jun, url = {https://www.eesi.org/briefings/view/060421grid}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }