Explainers

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Green Tech

With its enduring tax credits, could geothermal become a mature tech in the US?

“We’re at an inflection point for geothermal,” an industry executive told Tech Brew.

Tricia Crimmins | Aug 8, 2025
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Green Tech

Industry stakeholders say solar power will survive tax credit cuts—but consumers will pay

Sources tell Tech Brew solar is resilient, but power prices will rise amid increased demand.

Tricia Crimmins | Aug 4, 2025
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Green Tech

How VPPs help renewable energy power the grid

Tech Brew spoke with battery and utility innovators about how virtual power plants store renewables and put them to good use.

Tricia Crimmins | Jul 10, 2025
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Future of Travel

Why auto industry anxiety over rare earth minerals may not dissipate any time soon

Though auto companies are scrambling to avoid near-term production disruptions, experts say the industry will be reliant on China for critical raw materials for years to come.

Jordyn Grzelewski | Jun 25, 2025
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Venture Capital

Going public in 2025

Experts weigh in on what it really takes.

Morning Brew Creative Studio | Jun 9, 2025Together with NYSE
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AI

Why companies are declaring themselves ‘AI-first’

Expect to see the trend accelerate, despite the risks.

Patrick Kulp | May 19, 2025

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