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Offshore wind news and policy: Tracking the latest U.S. developments
More than 17 GW of offshore wind capacity is under construction in the Atlantic, while lease sales are expanding to new waters as the sector works to meet federal and state goals.
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Sponsored by Burns & McDonnellWhy HVDC cables are poised to provide valuable alternatives
HVDC technology could be a valuable tool in the U.S. energy transition, but it will need to overcome some constraints.
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Deep DiveAs states differ on the benefits of Bitcoin, is there a solution to its climate and power-system impacts?
Bitcoin miners’ 24/7 electricity need and financial focus raise red flags about increased fossil fuel use for climate activists, but some miners are starting to see a new solution in clean energy.
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Industrial groups urge FERC to reject incentives for $280M in NIPSCO transmission projects
A request by an LS Power subsidiary for more limited incentives shows NIPSCO’s proposal is unjust, the groups told FERC Wednesday.
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Cities, states increasingly base building performance standards on carbon emissions: report
The number of jurisdictions adopting standards has nearly doubled since 2020, with legislation enacted in three states and nine localities, says a new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
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NERC’s role in public-private security collaboration can deter utilities from sharing information: report
Utility lawyers “on occasion advise electricity companies not to share certain information with the ISAC for liability reasons,” according to a report from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2.0.
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OpinionFERC’s backstop siting authority: Why considering emissions, EJ will get transmission built
Powerful actors have attacked the agency’s authority to consider air pollution and environmental justice when siting transmission lines. These skeptics are wrong on the law, the author writes.
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FERC to oversee settlement talks to resolve PJM Winter Storm Elliott complaints amid $1.8B in charges
The agency will try to help settle 13 complaints from Calpine, Energy Harbor, Invenergy, LS Power and other companies seeking to overturn fines against them for not performing during the winter storm.
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Virtual power plant grid participation can grow with new business models, market rules: Guidehouse
Growth of virtual power plants will require system operators and regulators to develop supportive market frameworks, according to Guidehouse.
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Fossil fuel generation retiring faster than renewables are added, causing ‘declining reliability,’ NYISO says
Mandates for clean energy production and significantly added demand on the grid are “creating challenges and complications for balancing load with supply,” NYISO said in its annual report.
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US residential heat pump sales pass gas furnaces for first time as interest in efficiency tech surges: IEA
The International Energy Agency also said in its report, Energy Efficiency - The Decade for Action, released Wednesday, that electric vehicle sales in the U.S. rose 55% last year.
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OpinionAs states vie for billions in EV investments, how can they ensure the transition is equitable for all?
Policymakers should consider providing robust transition support for longtime autoworkers by creating a transition support fund and rapid response team to address job losses and supporting retraining opportunities.
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As offshore wind projects and policies grow, floating turbines will be key to Biden’s 30 GW by 2030 goal
With 16 farms under construction, offshore wind in the U.S. has “achieved key momentum,” says the Department of Energy’s offshore wind lead, Jocelyn Brown-Saracino.
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California’s 7 GW load shift goal is ‘starting gun’ for dramatic expansion in flexible demand
The goal is “essentially the counterpart to the renewable portfolio standard” for load flexibility, according to Cisco DeVries, CEO of OhmConnect.
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As Google, Meta, others ramp up clean energy buying, ‘carbon matching’ offers cheapest path: report
Companies have contracted for 77 GW of clean energy in the U.S., up from about 10 GW in 2017, and are seeking expanded options for buying more emissions-free electricity.
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EPA memo clarifies handling and permitting requirements for end-of-life lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion battery disposal should be managed as hazardous waste as more of the batteries are produced and more companies expand to manage the end-of-life material, EPA said.
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OpinionPending Connecticut law to protect utility ratepayers will backfire
If SB 7 becomes law, lenders and rating agencies will conclude that Connecticut is becoming a riskier operating environment because of the reforms and penalties it requires.
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Hundreds of US localities restrict renewables siting, with 293 projects currently contested: Columbia report
”Local opposition to renewable energy facilities is widespread and growing,” according to the report.
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Constellation sets hydrogen-gas plant blending record, but more advances needed for utility-scale use: experts
Constellation Energy’s Hillabee Generating Station ran on 38% hydrogen during a May 18 test, setting new expectations for the fuel’s potential to reduce emissions from gas-fired power plants.
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California Energy Commission funds Redflow batteries for 20 MWh microgrid project
The commission’s approval of Redflow’s project “firmly establishes our presence in California, which is leading the development and support of non-lithium technologies to achieve its net-zero goals,” CEO Tim Harris said.
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ESS, other energy storage manufacturers announce safety certification for competitive edge
“Eventually, we have to believe everybody is going to be out there getting it,“ said Hugh McDermott, senior vice president of business development and sales at ESS, referring to the UL 9540 standard.
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DOE hydrogen ‘road map’ targets high-impact uses, reduced cost and a focus on regional networks
Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm said DOE worked with federal partners to develop the road map as a guide for government and industry to “realize the full potential of this incredibly versatile energy resource.”
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Biden set to sign debt limit bill with permitting reform as lawmakers eye more energy infrastructure legislation
“The siting and permitting elements of the package make important improvements that will help to expedite the process for building new — and updating existing — energy infrastructure,” EEI’s Brian Wolff said.
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Sen. Heinrich proposes 30% investment tax credit for ‘regionally significant’ transmission projects
The Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act would provide incentives for transmission projects, critical subcomponents and grid-enhancing technologies.
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Bipartisan group of senators warns DOE not to make transformer shortage worse with new efficiency rule
The Department of Energy is “open to exploring both supply- and demand-side solutions to encourage further manufacturing of distribution transformers,” an agency spokesperson said.
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AI, climate change, fuel cells among energy transition ‘disconnects’ for utilities: Morgan Stanley
“Not all incumbent utilities will gain from the energy transition,” analysts said in a report issued Wednesday. Those that could be challenged include Consolidated Edison, Entergy and NextEra.
