To connect a new source of power to the U.S. electric grid requires energy generators to go through an application process with a regional transmission authority or ...

Scientists think they've found a way to harvest more electricity from plants, a finding that could ripple out to other renewable energy technologies. Eric Mack has been a CNET contributor since 2011.

Federal regulators overhauled the process for connecting new energy projects to the power grid. It’s supposed to clear a backlog that bogged down renewable energy growth. Federal regulators overhauled ...