Perspectives

One claim at a time about the energy transition, argued with evidence

Perspectives by Honglin Li on firm low-carbon power, large new loads and the future energy mix.

Every item is checked against its primary source. Views are my own and do not represent my employer.

Three Pillars, Three Jobs: How Renewables, Nuclear and Gas Will Share the U.S. Power System

Through 2050 the U.S. grid will rest on three jobs rather than three fuels: cheap energy, firm capacity and flexibility. This decade the scarce job is firm capacity that can actually connect, and policy should pay for the service a plant delivers.

Nov 3, 2026