Energy Resources

UCS serves a nuclear safety watchdog. Here are our recommendations for safer, more secure nuclear power.

Renewable energy can be increased significantly without affecting the reliability of the electricity grid. Studies by the experts who plan and operate the electricity grid overwhelmingly confirm it.

This comprehensive overview explains the basics of unconventional sources of natural gas, including shale gas, tight gas sandstone, coalbed methane, methane hydrates, and biogenic gas.

This comprehensive overview explains how and why natural gas is flared and processed for use, and the methods and risks associated with transporting natural gas in the U.S. and around the world.

This comprehensive overview details the many uses of natural gas, including electricity generation, heating, and industrial uses.

Investing in clean, renewable energy in the water sector will benefit utilities, their customers, and California's efforts to reduce global warming emissions.

Fossil fuel companies and their lobbying groups have been deceiving the public for nearly 30 years about the facts of global warming. They continue to do so today.

Despite an improving safety record, the NRC has improperly withheld safety-related information and unfairly punished whistleblowers, harming the agency’s credibility.

Fort Calhoun nuclear power plant was shut down in April 2011 for a routine refueling outage when workers found dozens of serious safety shortcomings.

Dramatically expanding the use of natural gas to generate electricity creates numerous and complex risks for our economy, our health, and our climate.

Oil is changing—and its impacts are becoming more severe.

Renewable energy can supply half of California's electricity by 2030. Technologies and improved grid practices are available today to ensure a cost-effective, reliable electricity supply.