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Deep DiveEversource wary about attracting investor capital as Connecticut moves to forefront of PBR trend
Connecticut utilities’ credit and financials will remain stable or improve when performance-based regulation is fully implemented, just as they did for Hawaiian Electric, said the state’s chief utility regulator.
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Sponsored by EnergyHubHow to empower multiple utility teams with one DERMS
Learn three things to look for in a DERMS to deliver value across utility teams and objectives.
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Alliant, DTE, NextEra, others urge FERC to reject MISO’s proposed interconnection queue cap
The grid operator’s proposed interconnection study cap would create “an unworkable queue that undermines competition, raises rates, and threatens reliability,” renewable energy groups said Monday.
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Xcel Energy, Ford partner to help business fleets install 30,000 EV chargers
The partnership will begin by connecting Ford Pro, a commercial division of the automaker, with Xcel’s electric vehicle supply infrastructure programs in Wisconsin and Colorado.
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Democratic lawmakers call for urgent action on climate finance and fossil fuel phase-out
The letter, signed by 34 Democrats, said the U.S. has failed to adhere to its climate action commitments and must halt all public financing of international fossil fuel projects.
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Federal appeals court upholds FERC action on PJM capacity market rule, sets precedent
The decision by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals offers a “yardstick” for court reviews when FERC is deadlocked and can’t make a decision — a situation that could become more common, ClearView Energy Partners said.
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5.2 GW of solar resources at higher risk of tripping offline during grid disturbance: NERC
“Potential reliability gaps exist" when recommended practices are not implemented, said Ryan Quint, director of engineering and security integration at the North American Electric Reliability Corp.
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New York’s new offshore wind solicitation shows state procurements are improving: attorneys
The provisions included in this latest solicitation indicate that states are learning from experience and working to help the financially troubled offshore wind industry, say two K&L Gates attorneys.
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OpinionWhy is it becoming harder to cancel utility demand response programs than it is to cancel cable?
As innovative DR solutions continue to emerge and mature, fostering a robust DR marketplace in which customers can easily sign up for these new opportunities will be crucial for advancing the distributed energy economy.
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AI-driven approaches can expedite building decarbonization: McKinsey
Machine learning, artificial intelligence and physics-based models can accelerate net-zero efforts, providing a more than 100-fold increase in the pace and scale of decarbonization, according to the consulting firm.
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Texas PUC delays vote on ERCOT battery rules amid concerns that standards are ‘discriminatory’
“ERCOT is trying to make batteries look like and act like coal plants,” PUCT Commissioner Jimmy Glotfelty said in a Wednesday memo.
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FERC rejects SPP winter resource adequacy proposal over lack of teeth
“Without an expected availability requirement for the winter season, there is a risk that capacity calculations could be inflated, giving a false impression of resource adequacy and grid resilience,” FERC said Thursday.
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OpinionThe US could still get to net-zero
The U.S. could reduce nearly 90% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 without any Hail Mary innovations.
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Offshore wind news and policy: Tracking the latest US developments
New offshore wind developments include New York issuing its fourth solitication, and legislation proposed in Congress to fund $25M in annual grants for workforce training.
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FERC in Focus: Is FERC making progress on environmental justice?
“We continue to work, but there's more work to be done,” Willie Phillips, FERC acting chairman, said. Environmental justice advocates agree.
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New York launches fourth offshore wind solicitation as 130-MW South Fork farm nears completion
“Despite recent events and economic impacts, there are good signs New York remains committed” to offshore wind, said Anne Reynolds, executive director of the Alliance for Clean Energy New York.
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Utility regulators urge PJM to move away from ‘reactive’ planning for grid reliability
PJM’s “siloed, reactive planning" has created concerns for years at state utility commissions beyond a pending $5 billion set of transmission upgrades, a letter to the grid operator states.
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Amazon turns to brownfields, other ‘challenging’ projects to accelerate clean energy progress
The company is using creative methods to keep its 2025 decarbonization goals on track amid difficult market conditions.
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Wisconsin bills would enable retail EV charging, drop ‘cumbersome’ utility requirement
To access federal funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, Wisconsin lawmakers must allow private businesses to charge drivers by the kilowatt-hour.
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Customer experience and other barriers are delaying utilities’ ability to distribute clean energy
The grid infrastructure is severely outdated in most regions, companies are facing a huge upskilling and reskilling challenge in their workforce, and customers are demanding more reliable and affordable clean electricity options.
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China, other regions drive slowdown in global energy intensity improvement: IEA
Energy efficiency efforts around the world must double to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday.
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OpinionFire safety outreach is critical to energy storage development
Some states may require stronger outreach around safety in exchange for other entitlements, including power purchase agreements and local permissions like zoning and fire code enforcement.
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer signs clean energy package that supports waste to energy, landfill gas
Michigan’s suite of clean energy bills allows the partial use of incineration, landfill gas, natural gas systems with carbon capture and other infrastructure that groups said harms vulnerable communities.
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Puget Sound Energy, AutoGrid aim to develop a 100-MW virtual power plant by 2025
With plans to add about 15 GW of resources by 2045, including about 3.7 GW of demand-side and distributed resources, Puget Sound Energy aims to scale up its VPP over time.
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Lithium-ion battery prices hit record low, drop 14% from 2022: BloombergNEF
Prices rose last year for the first time since 2010, then dropped sharply thanks to factors including increased production capacity, the firm said.
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NARUC launches initiative to enhance gas-electric sector coordination, boost grid reliability
Electric generators are “more reliant than ever” on natural gas, and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners has launched a 15-month effort to improve coordination between the sectors.
