REPORT LAUNCH AND BRIEFING “The Energy Challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Guide for Advocates and Policy-Makers” TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2017 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.   J.W. Marriott Hotel, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC Refreshments will be served   Efforts to address the energy challenges in sub-Saharan Africa have been animated by two main debates. […]

RAEL is featured in the new PBS NOVA episode: Search for the Super Battery Explore the hidden world of energy storage and how it holds the keys to a greener future. Airing February 1, 2017 at 9 pm on PBS

The global transition to clean energy is both well underway and well behind schedule if we are to achieve a sustainable climate, let alone use this moment of change to build a more equitable, inclusive society for the 21st century. What are the scientific and technical must-have innovations and technologies for this process, and where […]

The GRID Alternatives International Program has been installing off-grid solar electric systems on homes, schools, and clinics in Nicaragua for the last 9 years, and in Nepal since last year. Lauren Farwell, Program Coordinator, will be a guest at the RAEL lunch on April 12 to share more details about their work and energy access […]

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, wave energy has the potential to power over 100 million US homes, but is completely underutilized at the moment. Wave energy has the advantage of higher predictability, nighttime availability, and a high energy density (~30 kW/m of coastline). Such high energy densities also enable the use of the […]

From Alaska to Georgia, Why 6 Scientists Will March on Washington By Lindsay McKenzie APRIL 21, 2017 The Chronicle of Higher Education Thousands of scientists and their supporters are preparing to participate in the March for Science on Saturday, but the run-up to the event hasn’t been without controversy. Some scientists have charged that planning […]

Over half the world’s population lives in urban settings, and transportation within these regions is responsible for a substantial portion of global pollution and energy expenditures. The electrification of urban transportation offers several benefits including improved urban air quality, reduced noise, and decreased dependence on fuel imports and volatile fuel prices. Additionally, electrification programs centered […]