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Five technologies to watch
article | McKinsey Quarterly

Five technologies to watch

Innovation in energy technology is taking place rapidly. Five technologies you may not have heard of could be ready to change the energy landscape by 2020.more

Winning the battle for the home of the future
article | McKinsey Quarterly

Winning the battle for the home of the future

European utilities may soon have to earn a growing share of their profits by helping households save energy rather than consume it.more

The fast lane to the adoption of electric cars
article | McKinsey Quarterly

The fast lane to the adoption of electric cars

Large cities may be the ideal test track for the mass market. Catalyzing early adoption could take less than most auto executives and policy makers think. more

Chain lightning
article | Automotive & Assembly Practice

Chain lightning: Charting the evolving automotive LED value chain

Coming shifts in the automotive LED value chain promise structural industry changes that players should position themselves for now. (PDF–124 KB)more

McKinsey on Smart Grid
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Can the smart grid live up to its expectations?

This collection of articles explores both the opportunities and the challenges presented by a smarter electricity grid. more

The US low carbon economics tool

A new model enables analysis of the potential economic implications of a wide variety of possible energy and climate policies. more

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Unlocking energy efficiency in the US economy

In this report, McKinsey & Company offers a detailed analysis of the magnitude of the efficiency potential in nontransportation uses of energy, a thorough assessment of the barriers that impede the capture of greater efficiency, and an outline of the practical solutions available to unlock the potential. (PDF–6.37 MB) more

What is carbon capture and storage
article | McKinsey Quarterly

What is carbon capture and storage?

Executives and public policy makers should familiarize themselves with the technologies involved in carbon capture and storage (CCS) as they work toward reducing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. more

article | McKinsey Quarterly

Evaluating the potential of solar technologies

Solar power is poised to grow into a reliable alternative energy source, promising lower carbon emissions and decreased dependence on fossil fuels. What technologies are currently jostling for leadership in the market? more

China and the US
article | McKinsey Quarterly

China and the U.S.: The potential of a clean-tech partnership

Only a collaboration between the two countries will create an environment where clean-energy technologies can thrive. more

article | McKinsey Quarterly

Electrifying cars: How three industries will evolve

Upon entering the mainstream-in a few years or a couple of decades-electrified cars will transform the auto and utilities sectors and create a new battery industry. What will it take to win in a battery-powered age? more

Roads toward a low-carbon future
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Roads toward a low-carbon future: Reducing CO2 emissions from passenger vehicles in the global road transportation system

Meaningful, cost-effective reductions in carbon emissions from passenger vehicles will entail an integrated approach involving a broad range of measures. (PDF–793 KB) more