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Storage was solar’s co-star in 2023, a record-breaking year for both: American Clean Power
Solar-plus-storage made up 95% of the 11 GW of new hybrid capacity brought online last year, and total hybrid installations rose 90% from 2022 to 2023.
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ASHRAE introduces renewable energy in latest building energy standard
The Department of Energy has affirmed ASHRAE’s updated Standard 90.1, estimating that it will drive energy savings nationwide. States now have two years to certify that they have reviewed and, if needed, updated their codes.
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Federal lawmakers urge FERC to adopt ‘shared savings’ incentive for grid-enhancing technologies
The push at the federal level comes as grid-enhancing technology bills and projects to relieve grid congestion advance in Minnesota.
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Conflicting views on SEC’s authority set the tone for climate disclosure rule vote
The newly passed regulation faces criticism from supporters for not going far enough and from detractors for going too far.
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Texas slows development of annual $1B performance credit mechanism designed to boost grid
Implementation will need to occur alongside efforts to operate the Electric Reliability Council of Texas market more efficiently, potentially in 2027, regulators said.
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Opinion
The fate of the hydrogen tax credit is now in Treasury’s hands
Where the final rules land regarding how producers qualify for the credit will dictate whether it serves as a catalyst to jump-start a nascent clean energy industry, or if it falls short of the promise of the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Louisiana colleges aim to build state’s offshore economy into a nerve center for wind energy
“We have a number of folks with the right skill sets, the right occupational profiles, who could be redeployed into the wind buildout,” said Lacy McManus of economic development agency Greater New Orleans.
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MISO proposes up to $23B transmission expansion with 765-kV ‘highway’
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator expects to refine its initial Tranche 2 proposal before it heads to a board vote, possibly by September.
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California PUC community solar plan prompts debate over incentives for developers, low-income customers
The California Public Utilities Commission's proposal won't create adequate incentives for developers to build new solar projects, community solar advocates say.
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Opinion
Why EPA can cut carbon pollution from power plants without sacrificing grid reliability
Entities that focus on reliability have a toolkit to manage the energy transition, and EPA has incorporated key flexibilities into its GHG pollution-reduction rules to support their efforts.
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NRC commissioners order changes to proposed licensing rules for advanced reactors
The revisions include removing several new and potentially burdensome regulatory requirements, according to Nuclear Innovation Alliance Research Director Patrick White.
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SEC drops scope 3 from final climate rule, takes phased approach to scope 1 and 2 reporting
The agency said scope 3 was removed due to a large number of comments concerning compliance costs as well as the consistency and reliability of scope 3 data.
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US deployed a record 32 GW of solar generating capacity in 2023: SEIA
Domestic solar module manufacturing capacity nearly doubled last year, from 8.5 GW to 16.1 GW, says a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie.
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Top 3 US energy efficiency policy opportunities in 2024: ACEEE
The United States achieved a 4% reduction in energy intensity last year, and experts say federal policy changes will be needed to maintain that pace.
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DOE awards $45M for grid security research focused on machine learning, artificial intelligence
The Electric Power Research Institute will receive more than $22 million to lead five projects in collaboration with Consolidated Edison, Ameren, Southern Co. and others.
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Building energy code revamps can get another $90M from DOE
More energy-efficient homes can remain habitable longer during extreme heat and cold events, which could save lives, a Department of Energy-commissioned study finds.
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Opinion
Let’s be realistic about green hydrogen
Like any new technology, green hydrogen must meet three related challenges: production, distribution and adoption. But it faces far higher-than-advertised hurdles at every stage.
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Texas regulators explore how to attract advanced nuclear projects, structure SMR incentives
States could use 24/7 carbon-free energy credits to attract projects, potentially by stacking them with federal incentives, according to Nuclear Energy Institute officials.
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Colorado PUC proposes rules for Xcel, Tri-State, Black Hills to join RTO, day-ahead markets
The proposal requires any organized wholesale market to allow Colorado utilities to maintain priority rights to their grid interconnections for resources needed to meet their loads.
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Geothermal developer Fervo Energy raises $244M as it builds 400-MW Utah project
Geothermal resources account for 4 GW of U.S. electric generating capacity but could scale up to 90 GW by 2050, experts say.
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Opinion
To expand EV charging, merge the gas station and electrify-everything models
The equity imbalance in residential charging and the public good associated with electrified long-haul trucking are situations ripe for policy intervention.
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LA City Council plans to streamline solar, battery installation review process
The move, which echoes a similar initiative in New York City, aims to help Los Angeles reach its goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035.
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Fuel cell electric buses up 75% in transit fleets last year
Battery-electric bus fleets also grew last year, but at a slower rate than in 2022, according to Calstart’s annual report on zero-emission buses.
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FERC rejects $1.1B Bridgepoint-Energy Capital Partners private equity deal on competition concerns
London-based Bridgepoint said Monday it expects ECP will soon refile an application at FERC, with a closing on the deal expected in the second quarter.
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EPA pulls existing gas plants from proposed power plant carbon reduction rules
The agency plans to soon start a stakeholder process to develop greenhouse gas reduction standards for existing gas-fired power plants.