Aditya Ramanathan

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...

The energy system is changing fast. Solar panels and wind turbines are powering more homes than ever, electric vehicles are plugging into the grid in record numbers, and extreme weather events are stressing infrastructure. The big question: how do we keep the lights on while transitioning to clean energy? The answer may lie in a surprising ally— artificial intelligence (AI) . Why AI Matters for Energy The modern power grid is far more complicated than the one designed decades ago. Instead of...

Summer 2025 is already shaping up to be a scorcher. Meteorologists are predicting another season of above-average heat waves across much of the U.S. , fueled by lingering El Niño conditions and climate change trends (NOAA, 2025). While air conditioning keeps us safe and comfortable, it also drives up bills and strains the electric grid. So how can families stay cool this summer—without breaking the bank or overheating the planet? Cooling Is the Big Energy Story Cooling now accounts for 17% of...