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DOE commits $20M to create clean hydrogen from nuclear power with Palo Verde project
The goal is to learn more about "integrating nuclear energy with hydrogen production technologies," which will help with deploying "future clean hydrogen production deployments at scale," DOE said.
By Scott Van Voorhis • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Sponsored by West MonroeUtilities and the decarbonization portfolio
Can a multi-faceted portfolio approach enhance utility decarbonization efforts?
By Andrew Dillon, Innovation Fellow, Energy & Utilities, West Monroe & Carolyn Weiner, Senior Manager, Energy & Utilities, West Monroe • Oct. 11, 2021 -
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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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GE claims record 14 MW output for prototype offshore wind turbine after 2 years of optimization
The Haliade-X prototype, which could produce up to 74 GWh of electricity per year, is set for its first deployment at the Dogger Bank C wind farm off the coast of England.
By Emma Penrod • Oct. 7, 2021 -
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Southern, Duke, PJM, others call for more transmission, coordination to handle renewables surge
As FERC and Congress consider potential measures to increase transmission, 19 grid operators and planners urged changes to the planning, cost allocation and facility siting processes.
By Ethan Howland • Oct. 7, 2021 -
The pace of Biden's clean energy standard is a 'tall order' for utilities, says Sen. King
Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, questioned whether utilities can add renewable power sources quickly enough to meet the proposed clean energy standard.
By Scott Van Voorhis • Oct. 7, 2021 -
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IEA: $1.2 trillion in low-carbon hydrogen funding needed to reach global net zero emissions by 2050
Global electrolyzer capacity could reach 89 GW by 2030 through a mix of government and private sector spending, according to the International Energy Agency.
By Emma Penrod • Oct. 5, 2021 -
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North Carolina passes bill expected to give Duke timely cost recovery, implement clean energy plan
Gov. Roy Cooper, D, is expected to sign the bill, though opponents say it could drive up electric rates by 50%.
By Ethan Howland • Updated Oct. 8, 2021 -
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Sponsored by HSIMeet the utility labor shortage challenge through a true training culture
Understanding and meaningfully addressing the expectations of employees entering the profession is an all-too-often overlooked strategic priority.
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Deep DiveAs California's solar net metering battle goes to regulators, a focus on reliability may be the best answer
The reliability value of solar plus storage in ensuring resource adequacy might be the key to solar's future, according to Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies Executive Director V. John White.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 1, 2021 -
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PJM's 'focused' MOPR takes effect, boosting renewables and nuclear as FERC commissioners deadlock
The action is a victory for state clean energy policies, but power generators are eyeing avenues to fight PJM’s plan to lift bidding limits on subsidized resources.
By Ethan Howland • Sept. 30, 2021 -
Democrats' clean electricity plan to require 85 GW of renewable energy additions a year: S&P
A new S&P Global Market Intelligence report projects that 85 GW of new renewable energy will be needed each year to meet the Clean Electricity Performance Program target.
By Emma Penrod • Sept. 30, 2021 -
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Deep DiveState, federal actions show growing push for a nuclear role in reaching net zero emissions
Former critics of nuclear power agree, financial support may be justified for firm power options to tackle climate change and get over the net zero emissions finish line.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 28, 2021 -
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PSEG CEO Izzo backs Democrats' Clean Electricity Performance Program, bucking AEP, others
PSEG's Ralph Izzo said that in the absence of a price on carbon, the program would help create a "national market" and push the grid transition.
By Jason Plautz • Sept. 23, 2021 -
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OpinionPJM cities to FERC: It's time for the MOPR to go
For our climate efforts to succeed, FERC must approve grid operator PJM Interconnection's plan to mostly undo MOPR's threat to state and local clean energy goals, a coalition of 10 cities and communities asserts.
By The PJM Cities and Communities Coalition • Sept. 23, 2021 -
New York nearly doubles goal for distributed solar installations on success of existing incentives
Building on the success of its NY-Sun program, the state will aim to install at least 10 GW of distributed solar energy by 2030, after previously setting a goal of 6 GW by 2025.
By Emma Penrod • Sept. 21, 2021 -
US can meet Paris climate commitments but will need to rely heavily on electric utilities: report
A new analysis outlines approaches for the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 52% below 2005 levels by 2030. Meeting that target depends on the power sector contributing more than half the total reductions.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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Advocates push for clean energy tax credits to help low-income households in federal budget bill
As House Democrats advance clean energy language in the budget reconciliation bill, advocates are calling for more flexibility for low-income homes and businesses.
By Jason Plautz • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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Deep DiveAdvancing the energy transition requires an honest discussion of costs, outages and land, analysts say
Customers will tolerate the power system transformation's problems and challenges if they understand stakeholders will be "careful about the transition," one analyst said.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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Sponsored by DC Public Service CommissionThe challenges of putting clean energy goals into action
A deep dive into the many issues, challenges and opportunities involved in achieving Washington, D.C.'s renewable energy and climate goals
Sept. 20, 2021 -
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US solar prices see first cross-segment rise since 2014, bucking downward trend, report finds
Prices will likely remain elevated through the remainder of 2021, a Wood Mackenzie analyst said but should return to their decadelong downward trend sometime in 2022.
By Emma Penrod • Sept. 15, 2021 -
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Landmark Illinois climate bill resolves standoff over Exelon nuclear plants
The legislation also provides a road map for sunsetting the state’s coal-fired plants while setting a target of 40% renewable power for the state’s power sector by 2030.
By Scott Van Voorhis • Sept. 15, 2021 -
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OpinionA national Clean Electricity Performance Program needs to support clean-tech innovation
A Clean Electricity Performance Program with a well-designed innovation multiplier could go a long way toward developing and deploying at scale the technology necessary to decarbonize the U.S. grid, the author writes.
By Stefan Koester • Sept. 15, 2021 -
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E2: 'The face of clean energy is predominantly White and male'
The clean energy sector must put in the work to recruit diverse employees in light of a report showing it has largely lost ground on inclusion over the past four years, industry leaders say.
By Emma Penrod • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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OpinionFERC wants state help on transmission policy. It should also ask about wholesale market reforms.
States will struggle to reach meaningful levels of decarbonization — let alone a net-zero outcome — without regional scale that really is only possible through the FERC wholesale markets, the author writes.
By David Boyd • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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House committee approves $150B Clean Electricity Performance Program
The program is the centerpiece of Democrats' climate platform and is included in a $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package now being crafted.
By Jason Plautz • Updated Sept. 15, 2021
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