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OpinionThe clock is ticking: Urgent steps New York must take to achieve its climate targets
New York needs to act now to improve climate resilience, electrify the transportation system, decarbonize the gas system, and identify equitable economy-wide solutions to cut carbon emissions.
By Mary Barber • Nov. 11, 2022 -
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‘Needs more work’: Solar industry remains skeptical of California PUC’s new net energy metering proposal
One initial analysis suggests the proposal, if approved, would cut the average export rate in California from 30 cents per kilowatt to 8 cents per kilowatt effective April 2023.
By Kavya Balaraman • Nov. 11, 2022 -
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TrendlineThe Energy Transition to Renewables
New policy and business actions are giving a significant boost to renewable energy in the U.S., but opposition is growing and grid interconnection, permitting, labor and other challenges remain.
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DOE touts nuclear-powered hydrogen production projects with Xcel, Constellation, 4 other partners
The clean hydrogen demonstration projects also involve Bloom Energy, Energy Harbor, Arizona Public Service and PNW Hydrogen and will take place at four nuclear plants around the country.
By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 10, 2022 -
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Vistra’s coal-to-battery storage projects receive FERC waiver from MISO interconnection transfer rules
The agency should reconsider “nonsensical” limits on a generator’s ability to transfer interconnection rights, which are a roadblock for new generation at power plant sites, Commissioner Allison Clements said.
By Ethan Howland • Nov. 10, 2022 -
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Californians reject tax on millionaires intended to raise up to $4B a year for vehicle electrification
Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, criticized the ballot measure as an attempt by Lyft to get its drivers’ EVs subsidized.
By Elizabeth McCarthy • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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With control of Congress unknown, clean energy advocates cheer state wins and press for climate action
So far, it appears Republicans failed to pull off an anticipated “red wave” and Democrats outperformed expectations, analysts say.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Deep DivePutin-focused and other hacks of charging stations drive new cybersecurity steps for an EV boom
A broad utility-to-charger attack surface will require smarter protection strategies and tools for cyber threats as transportation electrification and vehicle-to-grid integration expand, analysts said.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 8, 2022 -
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Avangrid, Eversource call for more efficiency, DR to avoid New England outages amid potential fuel crunch
ISO New England’s upcoming capacity auctions should be delayed to better reflect the region’s wintertime needs, the grid operator’s market monitor said.
By Ethan Howland • Nov. 8, 2022 -
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OpinionInflation Reduction Act adds fuel to RTO reform imperative, generator interconnection backlog
The new law also puts transmission planning and permitting on center stage while increasing the need for on-demand generation.
By Tony Clark • Nov. 8, 2022 -
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Climate action ballot initiatives for Election Day 2022
Spending for transportation decarbonization, wildfire prevention, storm resilience and more are up for a vote in some states.
By Maria Rachal • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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Deep DiveAs FERC’s transmission proposal sparks clashes, potential solutions emerge from MISO, elsewhere
Federal transmission planning reforms must decide who builds and where, who benefits and pays, who balances state and national interests, and who enforces the rules, stakeholders said.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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FERC interconnection reform proposal poses a barrier to Colorado joining an RTO: PUC Chair Blank
“I'm really concerned that this [proposal] would undermine our transition, and the effective working of our resource planning and acquisition process,” Colorado PUC Chair Eric Blank said.
By Ethan Howland • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Convergent Energy + PowerIRA sets the stage for US energy storage to thrive
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) signed into law in August significantly improves the economics for large-scale battery storage projects in the U.S. For the first time, standalone storage systems will be eligible for a 30 percent investment tax credit (ITC) — and up to 70 percent with additional incentives.
Nov. 7, 2022 -
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Sponsored by West MonroeThe utility of now: How utilities can maximize IIJA and IRA benefits
IIJA and IRA presents utilities with a historic opportunity that should not be missed out on.
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More than 90% of US coal-fired power plants are leaking toxic metals into groundwater, NGO report finds
The Environmental Integrity Project and Earthjustice report claims utilities are manipulating monitoring data to make coal ash sites appear cleaner, a claim one utility group calls a "gross mischaracterization."
By Stephen Singer • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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Massachusetts OKs over $450M in grid modernization spending by Eversource, National Grid, Unitil
Eversource, National Grid and Unitil will expand technologies for grid monitoring, advanced communications and automation.
By Stephen Singer • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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OpinionAs Memphis Light, Gas and Water weighs an exit, is TVA headed for a renewable energy sea change?
TVA could soon be facing a widespread defection of other local power companies, opening the field to an increasingly renewable future for its customers, the author writes.
By Gaby Sarri-Tobar • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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Connecticut regulators fine Avangrid’s gas, electric utilities $4.5M over COVID-19 payment program
Avangrid customers were subjected to wage garnishments and bill collection in violation of COVID-19 rules, according to the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.
By Stephen Singer • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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PJM capacity market flaws reduced latest auction revenue by $706M, or nearly 25%: market monitor
In a change from previous reports, the PJM Interconnection’s market monitor found the last auction was competitive, driven by a revised offer seller cap rule that is being challenged in court.
By Ethan Howland • Nov. 1, 2022 -
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Over AEP, Xcel objections, FERC OKs SPP transmission cost allocation process affecting wind-heavy areas
Commissioners James Danly and Mark Christie voted against the plan, citing a lack of broad state support.
By Ethan Howland • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Franklin Electric EV Systems2 NEVI hurdles: Uptime and bottlenecks
The electric vehicle (EV) charging industry will need to overcome two challenges — one set by legislators and another inherent to the market.
Oct. 31, 2022 -
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Electric utilities aren’t doing enough to address inequities in today’s power system, advocates say
How are companies, regulators, NGOs and others ensuring that the energy transition is equitable?
By Robert Walton • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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Deep DiveBringing equity to electricity service through home, power sector and regulatory innovation
Individual homes can be upgraded, community solar can help to lower bills and regulators can broaden the public engagement process to be more inclusive, consumer advocates say.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 27, 2022 -
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Equity framework online tool to help guide investments in line with Justice40, UM researchers say
The framework is intended to help utilities, governments, regulators and community groups gauge equity in clean energy programs and investments.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 27, 2022 -
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Clean energy supply bottlenecks hit overburdened communities the hardest, utilities and advocates say
The Inflation Reduction Act and an equity focus should help reverse the trend, however.
By Elizabeth McCarthy • Oct. 27, 2022
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