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Why US Power Bills Are Surging

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John H. Quigley @johnhquigley.bsky.social · 4d

Why US Power Bills Are Surging
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Americans are paying more for electricity—and rates will keep rising. But after a period of pain, rates should level off as the benefits of a shift away from fossil fuels begin to be felt.

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Kleinman Center for Energy Policy @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social · 6d

POLICY DIGEST: Fusion energy could provide carbon-neutral, abundant power by harnessing the same process that fuels the sun.

Our new policy digest explores recent breakthroughs, the need for political support, and challenges in bringing fusion to market.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3VMgNJf

Bringing Fusion Energy to the Grid: Challenges and Pathways

Energy policy research from the University of Pennsylvania

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Kleinman Center for Energy Policy @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social · 7d

“To a big segment of households — lower income-, even moderate-income households — it’s already a crisis,” said Kleinman Center Senior Fellow John Quigley (@johnhquigley.bsky.social).

Your expensive power bill is part of an alarming trend

Here's why you shouldn't panic. Yet.

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Appeal Could Make It Easier for Companies to Spread Drilling Fluids on Pennsylvania Roadways - Inside Climate News

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John H. Quigley @johnhquigley.bsky.social · 7d

I'm quoted in this @insideclimatenews.org piece. Road-spreading of conventional oil and gas wastewater should be banned.

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In recent years, Pennsylvania regulators have tried to clamp down on roadway spreading of tens of millions of gallons of oil and gas “brines,” high-salt liquids that can be laced with toxic metals and...

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Kleinman Center for Energy Policy @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social · 13d

Direct air capture can be built anywhere—in theory. In practice, location matters: it needs clean energy, CO₂ storage, infrastructure, and policy. With federal backing uncertain, states can step up by leveraging resources and tailoring policies to scale DAC. https://bit.ly/480Bmce

Scaling Direct Air Capture in the US: From Public Investment to Market Integration

As the U.S. federal government pulls back its support for carbon removal, some states have an opportunity to lead on advancing direct air capture deployment.

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The Conflicted Role of Auditors in Carbon Markets - Kleinman Center for Energy Policy

Kleinman Center for Energy Policy @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social · 15d

PODCAST: Auditors promise integrity in carbon markets. New research suggests the reality is far more complicated. On Energy Policy Now, Cynthia Giles and Cary Coglianese explain why.

Energy policy research from the University of Pennsylvania

He got an entire country running on clean energy. Can he do it again?

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Kleinman Center for Energy Policy @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social · 16d

“Sometimes there is just lack of vision from policymakers,” Kleinman Center's Angela Pachon said. “When you have someone who has the experience and can show that this is possible and how much benefit this brings, the likelihood of convincing people is higher.” https://wapo.st/4nI1kpo

Ramón Méndez Galain helped Uruguay decarbonize its grid in just five years, with 98 percent of its energy coming from renewable sources.

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Comparing Renewable Energy in California and Texas

Kleinman Center for Energy Policy @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social · 20d

BLOG: A student traveled to four sites between California and Texas to study how state political environments inform the successes or failures of proposed wind farms.

Energy policy research from the University of Pennsylvania

Universities as CDR Launchpads in Kenya and Brazil - Kleinman Center for Energy Policy

Kleinman Center for Energy Policy @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social · 21d

BLOG: With COP30 approaching, demand for carbon removal is rising—and so is scrutiny. Kenya and Brazil can capture the opportunity by turning clean grids and agricultural expertise into projects and local jobs, if universities rapidly train talent to design, verify, and govern CDR across markets.

Energy policy research from the University of Pennsylvania

Paying for Nuclear Fusion: An Atomic Bang for Your Buck - Kleinman Center for Energy Policy

Kleinman Center for Energy Policy @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social · 22d

BLOG: Nuclear fusion is close to becoming a $10 billion industry without generating any electricity. With many referring to fusion as the “holy grail” of energy production, optimistic investors know now is the time to invest and are eager to hopefully ride the wave. https://bit.ly/46DIFW2

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The AI Boom Is Coming for Pennsylvania. How Will Lawmakers Respond? - Inside Climate News

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Center for the Advanced Study of India @casipenn.bsky.social · Aug 27

Very pleased to announce our Fall 2025 Khemka Distinguished Lecture - "Domesticating" Climate Change: The Intertwining of Climate & Development in India - Sept 25 with @ndubash.bsky.social (Princeton Univ. SPIA & HMEI) with @perryworldhouse.bsky.social REGISTER: casi.sas.upenn.edu/events/navro...

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John H. Quigley @johnhquigley.bsky.social · 23d

I'm quoted in this @insideclimatenews.org piece.

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The Keystone State trails only Texas and Virginia in announced AI buildout. But policies to provide environmental and consumer protections lag further behind.

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Kleinman Center for Energy Policy @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social · 26d

POLICY DIGEST: Electric vehicles are proliferating worldwide, yet the urban infrastructure that must support them is often mismatched between demand and supply.

Our new policy digest from Zhongjie Lin and team uses Beijing as a case study to explore how EVs are reshaping urban patterns.

Electric Vehicle Penetration and Urban Spatial Restructuring: A Case Study of Beijing with Geospatial Machine Learning - Kleinman Center for Energy Policy

Energy policy research from the University of Pennsylvania

U.S.–China Competition in the Age of Trump’s Energy Law

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Kleinman Center for Energy Policy @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social · 28d

PODCAST: Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act reorients U.S. energy policy, redefining its rivalry with China and the global transition. In the Season 10 premiere episode, Scott Moore, faculty fellow at the Kleinman Center, joins Energy Policy Now to unpack the stakes.

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Concerns about water and power demands surface as data centers boom in Delaware River watershed - Delaware Currents

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Kleinman Center for Energy Policy @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social · 29d

We’re thrilled to welcome Heather Boushey (@hboushey.bsky.social) as our newest Professor of Practice!

A leading voice on how economic policy can advance prosperity and equity, Heather will continue this important work at Penn. tinyurl.com/2cs5t6af

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John H. Quigley @johnhquigley.bsky.social · 29d

I'm quoted in this @delawarecurrent.bsky.social piece.

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Data centers can use as much energy as a small city and as much water as a small town, potentially driving up consumer utility prices

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Kleinman Center for Energy Policy @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social · Sep 2

Join us for a deep dive into CA's multi-billion-dollar carbon markets with Sr Fellow Danny Cullenward. This event explores how prices are set, money flows, and what’s at stake as the state moves toward its 2045 net-zero target.

📅 Tuesday, October 22nd 4PM
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Trump blames renewable energy for rising electricity prices. Experts point elsewhere

Kleinman Center for Energy Policy @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social · Aug 28

Sanya Carley and David Konisky join host Andy Stone to discuss their new book Power Lines. This event explores the human side of America’s energy transition—inequities, resilience, and what it takes to build a just future.

📆 Oct 14th 4PM. Register: https://bit.ly/45ZIt1X @energyjustlab.bsky.social

The Human Costs of American Energy in Transition
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John H. Quigley @johnhquigley.bsky.social · Aug 21

I'm quoted in this @apnews.com piece.

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President Donald Trump is blaming renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power for skyrocketing energy costs.

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Kleinman Center for Energy Policy @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social · Aug 19

Public transit plays a crucial role in reducing emissions, improving mobility, and supporting economic growth. SEPTA is currently facing a funding shortfall. Routes will be cut and service reduced. Without additional funding, larger reductions are possible in 2026. Read more about why SEPTA matters:

Public Transit Needs Public Support: Why SEPTA Matters - Kleinman Center for Energy Policy

Energy policy research from the University of Pennsylvania

Electricity prices are climbing more than twice as fast as inflation

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John H. Quigley @johnhquigley.bsky.social · Aug 16

I'm quoted in this @npr.org piece.

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Electricity prices are rising more than twice as fast as overall inflation. That's especially costly during the dog days of summer when air conditioners are working hardest. In addition to hot weath...

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Americans Just Got Scammed on Their Electricity Bills

Kleinman Center for Energy Policy @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social · Aug 12

BLOG: Just six months into President Trump’s second term, the newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill threatens to unravel America’s clean energy future. With hundreds of billions already invested in renewables now at risk, this sweeping legislation could send energy and electricity prices soaring.

Energy policy research from the University of Pennsylvania