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WEC Energy to pilot hydrogen fuel in Michigan natural gas plant
The pilot study, to take place later this year, will test whether hydrogen might serve as a bridge between existing natural gas power plants and a fully decarbonized energy system.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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Musk vows to accelerate Tesla solar and energy storage business in 2022
After the company’s solar and storage business was “shortchanged” in 2021 amid production constraints, Tesla’s CEO said the company is aiming for a “pretty vast” clean energy business.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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TrendlineTop 5 Stories from Utility Dive
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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Deep DiveDOE leverages new and existing authorities to spur transmission development key to energy transition
The transmission deployment program melds existing authority with the infrastructure bill to bolster project planning, permitting and financing, according to experts.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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Sen. Smith to push ahead on passage of clean energy tax credits
While optimistic about the passage of the Build Back Better bill, Democrats are considering separating climate-related aspects of the legislation that could earn support from a majority of the Senate.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 26, 2022 -
MidAmerican files for approval of final 2 GW needed to meet 100% clean energy goal
The approval and eventual construction of the project would represent the finish line for the 100% clean energy goal MidAmerican established in 2014, a company spokesperson said.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 25, 2022 -
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2022 Utility Dive Outlook
Utility Dive examines priorities, expectations and trends for three key subjects — FERC, rate design and renewable energy — along with a broader roundup of some of the U.S. power sector trends to watch in the year ahead.
Jan. 24, 2022 -
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New York regulators tap ConEdison to help interconnect up to 6 GW of offshore wind
The request to design an interconnection hub comes as the federal government announced a February auction of leasing areas in the New York Bight that could support up to 7 GW of offshore wind.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 24, 2022 -
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2022 Outlook: US solar and wind boom continues despite supply chain woes, Build Back Better uncertainty
Experts agree that many provisions in the pending legislation are essential to expand renewable energy deployment, but demand continues to build as more risk-averse investors show interest in the market.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 21, 2022 -
Tri-State ramps up GHG reduction goals in Colorado filing
In a settlement agreement with state agencies and environmentalists, the cooperative will accelerate its emissions goals and boost energy efficiency measures.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 20, 2022 -
Deep Dive
2022 Outlook: A new recognition is coming of rate design’s critical role in the energy transition
More precise time-varying rates, technology-neutral rates for distributed energy resources, and new ways to use smart technologies could make for a cleaner, lower cost, more reliable power system, analysts said.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 19, 2022 -
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Deep Dive2022 Outlook: Top US power sector trends to watch
The Biden administration entered 2022 with some key strengths and significant challenges to implementing its clean energy agenda, but states, companies and others are continuing to advance the energy transition.
By Kavya Balaraman, Ethan Howland, Robert Walton and Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 18, 2022 -
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Deep DiveSOO Green transmission project faces PJM obstacles: Are grid operators hindering the energy transition?
PJM and other grid operators face challenges in facilitating innovation, experts say. A former FERC commissioner offers an alternative approach.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 13, 2022 -
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Interior Department announces New York Bight lease auction for up to 7 GW of offshore wind
The Biden administration sent another signal to the clean energy sector while continuing to press for passage of the Build Back Better bill.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 13, 2022 -
Idaho Power to accelerate coal retirements, add 3.8 GW clean energy
Idaho Power plans to eliminate coal-fired energy from its portfolio by 2028 under its 2021 IRP. But the plan is not compatible with the utility’s goal to reach 100% clean energy by 2045, NGOs say.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 7, 2022 -
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Gov. Hochul announces $500M offshore wind investment, electrification push for New York
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul used her 2022 State of the State address to announce New York’s third offshore wind procurement, new energy storage targets and accelerated electrification initiatives.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 6, 2022 -
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Data centers, EVs drive PJM’s long-term load growth forecast, but it expects some utilities to see declines
However, the grid operator on Friday trimmed its forecast for its next capacity auction year by 0.5%, reflecting slower than expected load growth.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 4, 2022 -
Deep DiveDuke, SCE, other grid modernization proposals faced big cost questions, more regulator scrutiny in 2021
Regulators facing new climate and reliability urgencies and nearly 500 grid modernization proposals are more often favoring phased advances toward a smarter system.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 4, 2022 -
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New York plans 10 GW distributed solar program expansion, but some see even more potential
The state hopes to build on the early success of its current distributed solar goals with an expansion of existing programs and incentives, but some think the state could do more with rate design.
By Emma Penrod • Dec. 23, 2021 -
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Massachusetts taps Vineyard Wind, Mayflower Wind to deliver an additional 1.6 GW
As Massachusetts doubled its offshore wind procurement, Maryland surpassed its 1.2 GW target by accepting two bids from U.S. Wind and Skipjack Offshore Energy.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 20, 2021 -
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Stem announces acquisition of AlsoEnergy as it looks to maximize potential of solar + storage projects
The deal will create a “one-stop shop” to manage solar-plus-storage projects, artificial intelligence-based energy storage company Stem says.
By Jason Plautz • Dec. 17, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Will Tri-State’s exit fee dispute at FERC shake up the cooperative utility model?
Even with United Power announcing plans to leave, Tri-State continues its pivot toward renewables and contract flexibility.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 15, 2021 -
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Shell, KKR invest in solar + storage as renewable market booms
The oil and gas giant is acquiring solar and storage developer Savion as part of a push into renewable energy.
By Jason Plautz • Dec. 15, 2021 -
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Green hydrogen could compete with traditional hydrogen by 2030, natural gas by 2050: report
The growing scale of the industry and increased competition from new market entrants, coupled with technology improvements, are poised to drive a rapid decline in the cost of hydrogen production, according to Wood Mackenzie.
By Emma Penrod • Dec. 10, 2021 -
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DOD, GSA start process in federal shift to all carbon-free power by 2030
The federal government aims to begin buying emissions-free power in competitive markets next year in response to an executive order.
By Ethan Howland • Updated Feb. 4, 2022 -
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New Mexico regulators unanimously reject Avangrid-PNM merger, but observers see a second chance in 2023
Observers say it is possible the deal can be salvaged, but for now concerns over reliability and the development of renewable resources have scuttled the proposed $8 billion merger.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2021
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