Energy Resources

Learn the basic terminology for how electricity is measured in this quick primer from the Union of Concerned Scientists.

Harnessing the wind is one of the cleanest, most sustainable ways to generate electricity.

Tips and information about how to reduce your household's emissions of heat-trapping (or global warming) gasses, through ten simple steps.

Nuclear waste is piling up—and it's not stored as safely as it could be.

Why natural gas is not a long-term solution to climate change.

Small modular reactors (SMRs) have been getting a lot of positive attention lately. But the technology's advantages may have been oversold, according to a 2013 UCS report.

By integrating significant renewable energy and energy efficiency into its power mix, Ohio can help protect ratepayers and gain other substantial benefits.

An annual UCS report on the NRC's performance in ensuring nuclear power plant safety.

Serious accidents at nuclear power plants have been uncommon—but their stories teach us the importance of nuclear safety.

Waste accumulates at U.S. nuclear power plants as the process of choosing a site for a geological repository has stalled.

The NRC. What do they do, how do they work, and how effective are they?

This report shows how the U.S. can build an electricity system that protects our water resources and dramatically reduces global warming emissions.