"Utilities Embrace Natural Gas as Key Transition Fuel from Coal to Green Energy"

Many utilities in the U.S. are transitioning away from coal-fired power plants to cleaner energy sources, but instead of solely relying on renewable energy like wind and solar, they are turning to natural gas. While natural gas is not carbon-free and raises concerns among environmentalists, utilities argue that it provides a reliable power supply, addressing the intermittent nature of renewable energy. However, critics argue that investing in natural gas plants is an expensive and unnecessary detour from achieving a carbon-free grid by 2035. Despite evidence that carbon-free energy is a better investment, utilities are still proposing new natural gas plants, totaling at least $100 billion nationwide.