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SEPA offers decision-making framework to help organizations develop decarbonization plans
Based on published research and the real-world experiences of industry leaders, the report is intended to reduce decision paralysis around decarbonization, SEPA said.
By Emma Penrod • March 3, 2022 -
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OpinionCalifornia's utilities are not out to kill rooftop solar
Existing residential solar has significantly contributed to California's decarbonization commitments, but going forward, the state should fulfill its future commitments in a more efficient, least-cost manner, the author writes.
By Robert Borlick • March 2, 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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Avangrid, Exelon among 90+ organizations joining DOE challenge to slash carbon emissions 50% by 2032
A new voluntary initiative will allow industry leaders to share data and test strategies for rapid decarbonization alongside the U.S. Department of Energy, according to an announcement made Monday.
By Emma Penrod • March 1, 2022 -
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OpinionThe future is now: Doubling down on fossil fuels is not the solution to New England's energy needs
To move beyond a time when every cold snap is punctuated by going to our dirtiest resources, we must break our central reliance on fossil fuel infrastructure, the author writes.
By Joe Curtatone • March 1, 2022 -
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Sponsored by UlteigSelf-Build Option: Balancing needs of renewables developers and utilities in drive for a clean energy future
Interconnecting renewables to the grid is a hurdle that’s hindering momentum towards a carbon-neutral future. The solution for some utilities could be to allow the renewable developer to self-build a Point of Interconnection (POI) substation.
By Chad Crabtree, P.E., Market Director-Renewables, and Mark Scheid, P.E., Associate Director-Key Clients, Ulteig • Feb. 28, 2022 -
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AEP to sell unregulated wind and solar assets to sharpen focus on transmission, regulated renewables
AEP plans to spend $38 billion over five years to foster a "major transformation," according to CEO Nick Akins.
By Ethan Howland • Feb. 25, 2022 -
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DOE announces supply chain strategy for clean energy
The administration will back critical materials mining and domestic manufacturing in a bid to capture the clean energy economy.
By Jason Plautz • Feb. 24, 2022 -
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Investor-owned utilities underestimate potential costs of carbon, climate change, Deloitte finds
Potential costs to utilities could escalate if action is delayed, a Deloitte analyst says, while more accurate representations of the risks posed by climate change could create a greater sense of urgency.
By Emma Penrod • Feb. 24, 2022 -
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Largest US offshore wind lease auction attracts $4B
The Bureau of Energy Management concluded on Friday its auction for six parcels of land off the shore of New York and New Jersey, estimated to support 5.6 GW to 7 GW of development.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Updated Feb. 28, 2022 -
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OpinionTransmission, reliability and gas system decarbonization top of mind for state utility regulators in 2022
Energy Innovation analysts share their top takeaways from last week's NARUC policy summit, along with insights for unlocking access to low-cost renewables, bolstering system reliability, and cutting natural gas emissions.
By Michelle Solomon and Hadley Tallackson • Feb. 23, 2022 -
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After renewable energy installations dipped in 2021, industry renews call for clean energy package
Energy storage deployments climbed, but 70 industry CEOs say tax reform is needed to keep the momentum going.
By Jason Plautz • Feb. 22, 2022 -
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SoCalGas begins developing 100% clean hydrogen pipeline system
Growing demand and political support have prompted SoCalGas to begin developing a pure hydrogen pipeline, but environmentalists question whether California water supplies are adequate.
By Emma Penrod • Feb. 18, 2022 -
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Offshore wind on track to hit, possibly exceed Biden's 30 GW target by 2030
As many projects are still looking for financing, offshore wind development still has a way to go. But with new state and federal support, analysts say offshore wind has only just begun to tap a vast potential.
By Emma Penrod • Feb. 17, 2022 -
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DOE to offer $6B to keep struggling nuclear reactors online
The Civil Nuclear Credit Program included in the bipartisan infrastructure law is meant to be a lifeline for nuclear plants facing economic hardships. DOE has extended the application deadline until July 5.
By Jason Plautz • Updated May 19, 2022 -
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Dominion to expand net zero carbon reduction goals to Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions
The multistate utility plans to invest $37 billion in decarbonization over the next five years, executives said on the fourth quarter 2021 earnings call.
By Jason Plautz • Feb. 14, 2022 -
On track to eliminate coal by 2035, Duke expands net zero carbon goal to include indirect emissions
Duke’s decision to broaden the scope of its climate goals signals a shift in the industry, activist investors say, but supply chain constraints mean some immediate solar projects have been delayed.
By Emma Penrod • Feb. 14, 2022 -
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Nevada tops new CUB state ranking on utility affordability, reliability, environmental responsibility
The ratepayer watchdog group aims to chart utility performance through the energy transition using state ranking reports.
By Ethan Howland • Feb. 14, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Schneider ElectricHow grid operators are leaving F-gases, fossils and inefficiency behind
For heavy emitting sectors, such as the electricity industry, pressure is intensifying to find solutions to slash emissions and lower its carbon footprint.
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US senators express bipartisan support for hydrogen as states vie to become hydrogen 'hubs'
Although many see hydrogen as a "game-changing fuel" for decarbonizing the U.S. economy, experts flagged that Europe and Asia are ahead on adopting the resource, with the EU setting a goal for 40 GW deployment by 2030.
By Emma Penrod • Feb. 11, 2022 -
Texas gas generators fared better than wind during last week's winter storm: ERCOT
The Texas grid operator has made progress on weatherization and market reforms, but observers say last week's winter storm was not a real test of the electric grid.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 11, 2022 -
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PJM stakeholders advance interconnection reform plan to speed process, clear clean energy backlog
The widely endorsed plan includes a two-year pause on new interconnection applications to give PJM time to clear out a backlog of interconnection requests — mostly renewable and energy storage proposals.
By Ethan Howland • Feb. 11, 2022 -
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Solar panel assembler files petition seeking antidumping review of Southeast Asia imports
Auxin Solar alleges that Chinese solar panel makers are shipping cheap components to Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam to avoid paying duties that have been in place since 2012.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Feb. 10, 2022 -
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PNM, AEP executives, other utility leaders meet with Biden to push clean energy tax measures
Utilities, renewable advocates and others are urging Congress to pass climate-related legislation, but the outlook is unclear.
By Ethan Howland • Feb. 10, 2022 -
EIA: Utility emission goals will have minimal impact beyond carbon reductions already taking place
Most corporate utility emissions goals will result in few actions that were not already on track to happen, an EIA report finds. Greater reductions will require broader societal effort, according to the Electric Power Research Institute.
By Emma Penrod • Feb. 9, 2022 -
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ISO-NE plan to extend MOPR through 2024 faces uncertain fate at FERC, experts say
The delay in eliminating the minimum offer price rule could slow renewable development in New England, according to clean energy advocates. However, a power market consultant disagrees.
By Ethan Howland • Feb. 9, 2022
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