Aditya Ramanathan

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...

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...