7 Northeast states submit $1.25B proposal for federal hydrogen hub

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, D, said the hub provides an opportunity to “leverage substantial federal funding to begin building a market for clean hydrogen that will address some of our most difficult to decarbonize sectors.” 

By Stephen Singer • April 10, 2023

PacifiCorp plans to reach 7.4 GW of storage by 2029, 20 GW of wind and solar by 2032 in latest resource plan

The utility’s resource plan is expected to reduce its system's greenhouse gas emissions 70% from 2005 levels by the end of the decade and 100% by 2050.

By Kavya Balaraman • April 7, 2023

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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

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Summit Ridge VP: IRA made Qcells deal possible, but Treasury guidance will be key

Summit Ridge Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Leslie Elder says the industry is “awaiting additional clarity” as companies make big investment commitments.

By Diana DiGangi • April 6, 2023

USDA offers $1B in renewables grants, including funds for ‘underutilized’ technology like small hydropower

Farmers, ranchers and rural businesses will be eligible to receive up to $1 million for renewable energy projects.

By Diana DiGangi • April 6, 2023

IRS guidance clarifies ‘energy community’ definition for IRA tax credit eligibility

The guidance establishes which brownfield sites and coal communities qualify as energy communities for project development, as well as including offshore wind transmission sites as credit-eligible. 

By Diana DiGangi • April 4, 2023

Solar panels and energy storage are worth the cost to integrate into US grid, executives say

“We have to figure out how people can pay for these resources, and to pay for them we have to value them correctly,” said Jon Wellinghoff, a former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission chairman.

By Patrick Cooley • April 4, 2023

NY moves toward public ownership, operation of renewable power in budget negotiated by state leaders

Supporters say it’s the biggest climate bill in the U.S. that will lead to the construction of publicly owned, 100% renewable energy. Opponents say it would undermine a successful model that relies on renewable energy and energy storage companies to develop projects in New York.

By Stephen Singer • April 3, 2023

North Carolina forges new path on net metering as other states cut rooftop solar incentives

State regulators partially accepted a deal worked out by Duke Energy and other stakeholders that includes a variable payment approach to net metering based on overall electricity demand on the grid.

By Patrick Cooley • March 31, 2023

In the heated debate over clean hydrogen rules, additionality doesn’t add up

A handful of observers are trying to undermine congressional intent by asking the administration to prohibit American manufacturers from having equal access to clean hydrogen production.

By Joe Dominguez • March 31, 2023

‘One bad incident could really set us back’ — DOI official advises proactive transparency on offshore wind

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s deputy director, Paul Huang, said the agency does not “rubber stamp” projects and that new technology will be evaluated thoroughly.

By Diana DiGangi • March 30, 2023

DOE releases strategy to reach 30 GW offshore wind by 2030, aiming to cut costs 30%, to $51/MWh

The agency says that a full commitment to reaching offshore wind goals would generate $12 billion in yearly investments.

By Diana DiGangi • March 30, 2023

Innovative technology emerges to support offshore wind siting, logistics

As the offshore wind industry races to meet the federal goal of deploying 30 GW by 2030, companies are capitalizing on a need for logistical and manufacturing solutions.

By Diana DiGangi • March 29, 2023

Electric generators will fill a critical role in developing hydrogen in the Los Angeles area, analysis finds

Hydrogen could play a key role in decarbonizing trucking and shipping, but power generation will likely need to catalyze its use in the Los Angeles area, researchers said Tuesday.

By Emma Penrod • March 28, 2023

Global energy transition investments must quadruple to $5T to reach climate targets: IRENA

Renewable deployments worldwide will have to grow from 3,000 GW today to 10,000 GW by 2030 to manage global warming, says a new report.

By Diana DiGangi • March 28, 2023

DOE’s SolSmart solar technical assistance program to double its reach by 2027

The SolSmart program has so far worked to improve solar markets in 488 communities, potentially impacting 134 million people.

By Diana DiGangi • March 27, 2023

Keeping the lights on down under: Energy lessons from Australia

In November 2022, a group of U.S. utility executives joined the Smart Electric Power Alliance on a fact-finding mission to understand the impact of the clean energy transition on Australia’s electricity markets.

By Cristin Lyons, Partner and Energy Practice Leader and Kevin Hernandez, Partner, ScottMadden • March 27, 2023

Sen. Rosen urges fellow Democrats to keep solar tariff pause in place, citing low US production capacity

Overturning the two-year tariff moratorium on imports from four Southeast Asian countries would be potentially “devastating” to the U.S. solar industry, the senator wrote. 

By Diana DiGangi • March 23, 2023

Baker Tilly, startup Ever.green team up to launch online marketplace for clean energy tax credits

The platform should relieve pent-up demand for renewable energy investments, according to Baker Tilly’s energy transition practice managing director.

By Emma Penrod • March 23, 2023

Hydrogen blending exceeds expectations in WEC Energy Group test of Wärtsilä gas-fired engine

Blending hydrogen with natural gas in a 20 MW engine cut carbon emissions by more than 10% during the largest such test to date, which also involved the Electric Power Research Institute and other partners.

By Emma Penrod • March 23, 2023

Global renewable growth broke records in 2022, adding almost 295 GW: IRENA

Despite the global energy crisis, renewables capacity worldwide increased by 9.6% in 2022, says a report from the International Renewable Energy Agency.

By Diana DiGangi • March 22, 2023

Energy Department to fund projects that aim to lower cost of wind energy production

The $30 million is meant for projects that improve lightweight composite materials and additive manufacturing for wind turbine components.

By Megan Ruggles • March 21, 2023

Google, LevelTen Energy team up to improve PPAs, streamline corporate renewable energy procurement

Google pioneered the virtual power purchase agreement and introduced concepts such as 24-7 time-matched energy offsetting. Its latest goal for PPAs is contract standardization.

By Emma Penrod • March 20, 2023

Renewables industry could address commodities squeeze with vertical integration: McKinsey

Proactive steps should be taken to account for the price volatility of raw materials needed for wind and solar, such as neodymium and polysilicon, the consulting firm says.

By Diana DiGangi • March 16, 2023

DOE offers $750M to help drive clean hydrogen production costs down 60% by 2026

The funding announced Wednesday aims to cut the cost of hydrogen produced with emissions-free electricity to $2 per kilogram by 2026 from around $5/kg today.

By Ethan Howland • March 16, 2023

Treasury Department guidance urgently needed to tap IRA’s clean energy ‘gold mine,’ analysts say

Clarifications defining Inflation Reduction Act provisions on labor, domestic content, energy community, and clean hydrogen are urgently needed to put the “boldest action” by Congress to work, they say.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2023