Renewables: The New Kids in Town

This is the first in a five part series on the ascent of renewable energy sources. Over the course of the next several weeks, we will address the changing energy mix in the US as solar and wind dominate marginal additions to the powergrid, and aging fossil-fuel power retires. The evolution of energy in the US also means the map of energy production is changing. New polices from the States--some helpful, some hurtful--will impact the otherwise strong renewable buildout. In a case study, we'll take a look at Los Angeles, as that city struggles to free itself from the automobile. Finally, we'll examine the future landscape of US energy. New players in the utility business are set to rise, as the race to dominate new platforms and new technology gets underway.