How to Avoid an Energy Crisis: What Are the Six Big Ideas?
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- Apr 8
- 1 min read
The U.S. grid is at a crossroads. Rising demand, climate extremes, and the drive to decarbonize are testing the limits of our electricity system.
A new report from Stanford's Precourt Institute outlines six bold ideas to keep the lights on and the transition on track. Here's what needs to happen in the next 5 years:
⚡ 1. Accelerate Permitting Reform - Faster approvals for clean energy and transmission—without sacrificing environmental integrity.
⚡ 2. Modernize Power Markets - Update market rules to reward reliability, flexibility, and decarbonization.
⚡ 3. Reinforce Grid Infrastructure - Expand and strengthen the transmission backbone for renewable integration and resilience.
⚡ 4. Scale Clean Firm Power - Support 24/7 clean energy from geothermal, hydrogen, advanced nuclear, and more.
⚡ 5. Unlock Demand Flexibility - Use smart incentives and digital tools to shift consumption during peak hours.
⚡ 6. Integrate Planning Across Jurisdictions - Bridge gaps between federal, state, and local energy planning.
🔗 Read the full report: https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2025/04/six-big-ideas-united-states-electricity-crisis-report 📖 Policy brief on the “Three Securities”: https://www.scribd.com/document/772671363/Energy-Policies-That-Harmonize-Three-Securities
The time for incremental change is over. These six strategies can power a reliable, secure, and clean future.
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