The Move to Renewable Energy: Balancing Reliability, Sustainability and Customer Satisfaction

In recent years, the global shift toward renewable energy has gained significant momentum. This transition has not only been driven by consumer and private industry’s desire to be more environmentally conscious, but also by federal policies, most recently the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Federal and state governments, utilities, and independent power producers all play a role in shaping this transition. The most important challenge is to balance the need for reliability, resilience, stability, affordability, and environmental sustainability. In Indiana, this has come to be known as the five pillars. This article explores the current state of renewable energy adoption, challenges, and strategies to navigate this intricate dance between the old and the new.