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Deep DiveRising electrification requires a dramatic shift to integrated planning of DER, bulk resources: Xcel VP
Effective distribution system planning and merging analytic insights into comprehensive electricity planning both face barriers, analysts and stakeholders said.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 20, 2023 -
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Decarbonizing 8 industrial sectors could require more than $1 trillion capital investment: DOE
An increasingly clean electric power sector could help drop industrial emissions 15% by 2030, according to a report from the Department of Energy.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 20, 2023 -
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The U.S. clean energy transition is expected to accelerate in 2024 but faces question around transmission, financing, federal elections and other issues.
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Vistra plans to sell nearly 400 MW in PJM to ease market power fears from Energy Harbor deal
The plan to sell generating units in Ohio will accelerate the merger review process, the companies told federal regulators Monday. They plan to close the $6.3 billion deal by the end of the year.
By Ethan Howland • Sept. 19, 2023 -
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Xcel to supply United Power with excess energy after co-op’s exit from Tri-State
As Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association loses members over cost and sustainability concerns, departing utilities are working to secure alternative energy supplies.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 18, 2023 -
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DOD taps X-energy to develop enhanced design for transportable micro nuclear reactor
The Department of Defense is continuing funding for X-energy to develop a reactor design that “is ready for licensing by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for both commercial ventures and military resiliency.”
By Larry Pearl • Sept. 15, 2023 -
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Emerging firm and peaking clean energy tech can slash carbon-free power costs: Google
Corporate clean-energy buyers can help commercialize emerging technologies like next-gen geothermal, carbon capture and storage, advanced nuclear, hydrogen and long-duration storage, Google said.
By Ethan Howland • Sept. 15, 2023 -
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MISO: 49 GW has received interconnection approval, but projects face major delays
The roughly two-year delays in building generation and storage come as the Midcontinent Independent System Operator faces looming capacity shortfalls.
By Ethan Howland • Sept. 14, 2023 -
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Holtec International formally launches process to restart Palisades nuclear power plant
“[A]lthough we see no real obstacles ahead, re-powering of a dormant plant such as Palisades would be a feat that has never been achieved before,” Holtec International CEO Kris Singh said.
By Larry Pearl • Updated Oct. 9, 2023 -
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As Google, Meta eye clean energy buys, researchers find widely used strategy has scant carbon benefits
Compared with annual matching, 24/7 green power procurements can drive “significant” cuts in carbon emissions and spur emerging technologies like long duration storage, Princeton University researchers found.
By Ethan Howland • Updated Sept. 13, 2023 -
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ERCOT forced to declare emergency conditions in extreme heat as Texas flirts with blackouts
Experts say battery resources may have kept the grid operator from declaring rolling blackouts amid low renewables output and high thermal outages.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 7, 2023 -
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Ninth Circuit largely upholds FERC PURPA reform decision affecting small solar, wind
The appeals court on Tuesday told the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to assess how its decision would affect the environment but didn’t vacate the order.
By Ethan Howland • Sept. 6, 2023 -
Facing declining membership, Tri-State offers to sell excess power
Selling excess power can “reduce cost pressures on our remaining members,” Tri-State CEO Duane Highley said in a statement.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 6, 2023 -
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PJM, market participants reach agreement to resolve $1.8B in Winter Storm Elliott fines
The agreement potentially resolving disputes with Calpine, Energy Harbor, LS Power and others is slated to be filed with federal regulators late this month.
By Ethan Howland • Sept. 5, 2023 -
RNG developer Terreva Renewables secures $417M in funding in first year
The private equity-backed developer has already completed four renewable natural gas projects on landfills in the United States, with more expected.
By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 5, 2023 -
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As Ørsted, others seek up to 71% hike in clean energy contract prices, NYSERDA warns of rate increases
Proposals to raise offshore wind and onshore renewable energy contract prices in New York would push residential rates up by 4% a month, according to a state agency.
By Ethan Howland • Aug. 31, 2023 -
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Texas grid operator to consider reliability-must-run contract for retiring Talen Energy gas unit
Experts say RMR agreements in Texas are rare, but recent extreme weather may be forcing the grid operator to reconsider assumptions around demand and needed resources.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 30, 2023 -
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Minnesota regulators clear way for 10-year operating extension of Xcel’s Monticello nuclear plant
The decision will allow plant operations to continue through 2040, subject to the NRC also approving a license extension.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 28, 2023 -
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American Clean Power asks FERC to hold conference on capacity accreditation
Improving the patchwork approach to measuring the reliability value of power plants, energy storage and other resources would bolster the grid, according to the trade group.
By Ethan Howland • Aug. 25, 2023 -
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CAISO seeks FERC approval for Western day-ahead market, with 2025 start date
The grid operator’s proposal is a key step in developing electricity markets in the West but faces competition from the Southwest Power Pool.
By Ethan Howland • Aug. 24, 2023 -
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DOJ raises market power concerns for PJM in Vistra-Energy Harbor deal
Vistra could withhold power from a gas-fired power plant in Ohio to increase prices for nuclear plants that would be bought in the roughly $6.3 billion deal, the DOJ’s Antitrust Division said Tuesday.
By Ethan Howland • Aug. 23, 2023 -
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Only 6% of gas capacity needs major changes to meet EPA’s proposed GHG rules: RMI report
Power plant owners most affected by the EPA proposal are Florida Power & Light, Georgia Power, Entergy Louisiana, Southern Power and Duke Energy Florida, according to RMI’s analysis.
By Ethan Howland • Updated Aug. 25, 2023 -
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ArcLight, other private equity power plants in PJM face growing financial challenges: report
Risks facing private equity in PJM include lower capacity prices, competition from renewable energy and capacity market reforms, according to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.
By Ethan Howland • Aug. 22, 2023 -
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Google-backed white paper offers framework for deliverability in clean energy procurement standards
Linking clean power purchases to sources in the region where the energy is used can bolster the grid and enable more accurate carbon accounting, according to Google.
By Ethan Howland • Aug. 17, 2023 -
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DC Circuit rejects Vistra, generator arguments in PJM capacity market dispute
The Electric Power Supply Association said the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. District decision was “another blow to the health of PJM’s competitive markets.”
By Ethan Howland • Aug. 16, 2023 -
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NRC approves emergency preparedness rule for small modular reactors
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s “reckless” decision on Monday fails to require SMRs and other new nuclear technology to have offsite emergency plans, the Union of Concerned Scientists said.
By Ethan Howland • Aug. 15, 2023
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