Aditya Ramanathan

Walk into a modern home today, and you’ll likely find a quiet shift underway: fewer gas appliances and more electric ones. From heat pumps to induction stoves, homes are gradually transitioning away from natural gas. This trend called home electrification is becoming a central part of the clean energy transition. But what does it really mean for households? What Is Home Electrification? Home electrification is the process of replacing systems that run on fossil fuels (like natural gas or...

It's unfortunate that the world is back to a significant conflict in Iran and the Middle East. When conflict rises in the Middle East, energy markets pay attention immediately. That’s because the region plays a critical role in global oil and gas supply and disruptions can ripple across the world in days. Even if fighting happens far from home, households often feel the effects at the gas pump, in electricity bills, and in food prices. Why this Region Matters So Much? One of the most...

Sorry about the silence on this blog - it's college application season! In the last post, we discussed what Artificial Intelligence (AI) could do to help with energy efficiency. Over the last few months, it's become clearer to me that AI itself is a huge energy hog - so this post is less actionable and more informational. While I'm at it, Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Artificial Intelligence is shaping almost everything we do: homework help, language translation, personalized...