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Texas leaders double State Energy Fund to help meet fast-rising electricity demands
As energy demands continue an unprecedented ascent, Texas will double from $5 billion to $10 billion a new state fund that offers low-interest loans to companies developing new gas-fired power plants, state leaders announced on ... Read More » The post Texas leaders double State Energy Fund to help meet fast-rising electricity demands appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Energy Dept. names block grant recipients developing clean energy projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently awarded $18.5 million in formula grants to four states and 20 local governments through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. “No one knows communities’ energy ... Read More » The post Energy Dept. names block grant recipients developing clean energy projects appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Ameren Missouri’s rate request seeks cost recovery for system upgrades
A new rate adjustment request from Ameren Missouri would allow the investor-owned utility to recover its costs for investments in storm hardening, grid resiliency, and energy generation while offering customers several benefits. The company on ... Read More » The post Ameren Missouri’s rate request seeks cost recovery for system upgrades appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Large-scale computing facilities spurring growth in electricity demand
New information from the U.S. Energy Information Administration has found that growth in commercial demand for electricity is concentrated in a handful of states seeing rapid development of large-scale computing facilities like data centers. Electricity ... Read More » The post Large-scale computing facilities spurring growth in electricity demand appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
AGA reports record-breaking natural gas use, demand
On Friday, the American Gas Association (AGA) said natural gas demand for direct use and power generation continues to break records. As part of the AGA’s annual Summer Outlook on the natural gas market, AGA ... Read More » The post AGA reports record-breaking natural gas use, demand appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
NERC reports on Transfer Capability study
On Thursday, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation gave an overview on its Interregional Transfer Capability Study. According to NERC, its ITCS Overview of Study Need and Approach provides the foundation for a larger Congressionally ... Read More » The post NERC reports on Transfer Capability study appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
FERC seeks feedback on potential DLR Framework
On Thursday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced that it was looking to the public for comments on a potential framework for dynamic line ratings (DLR). FERC said in its Advance Notice of Proposed ... Read More » The post FERC seeks feedback on potential DLR Framework appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
DOE to provide $2.7B for domestic nuclear fuel supply chain
With money drawn from President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently opened a request for proposals (RFP) for $2.7 billion to bolster domestic nuclear fuel supply sources. The ... Read More » The post DOE to provide $2.7B for domestic nuclear fuel supply chain appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
American Clean Power Association publishes guidance framework for energy storage siting, permitting
In an effort to promote best-in-class safety measures for energy storage technology systems, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) recently published a model ordinance framework with guidance built for state and local governments. “The energy ... Read More » The post American Clean Power Association publishes guidance framework for energy storage siting, permitting appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
PPL subsidiaries expand DOE collaboration on nuclear feasibility
On Wednesday, PPL Corporation subsidiaries Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company said they would be working with the U.S. Department of Energy on a nuclear feasibility study. The research, funded by a ... Read More » The post PPL subsidiaries expand DOE collaboration on nuclear feasibility appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
SK On enters multiyear agreement with ExxonMobil for lithium
On Wednesday, electric vehicle battery developer SK On announced it had signed an agreement with ExxonMobil for its lithium. The non-binding memorandum of understanding opens the door for the battery maker to secure a multiyear ... Read More » The post SK On enters multiyear agreement with ExxonMobil for lithium appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Energy industry leader to take helm as AEP’s new president, chief executive
The Board of Directors for Columbus, Ohio-based American Electric Power (AEP) yesterday said William J. “Bill” Fehrman, 63, has been elected as the new president and CEO. “I’ve spent my entire career in the energy ... Read More » The post Energy industry leader to take helm as AEP’s new president, chief executive appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Analysis highlights benefits of reliability, capacity in joining Western and Eastern Interconnections
By connecting three independent system markets – Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), Southwest Power Pool (SPP), and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) – through the North Plains Connector (NPC), a new analysis suggested that ... Read More » The post Analysis highlights benefits of reliability, capacity in joining Western and Eastern Interconnections appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Hawaiian Electric to start Public Safety Power Shutoff program July 1
Beginning July 1, Hawaiian Electric will have a new tool to deal with high-risk areas during dangerous conditions: a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program. Perhaps better known in areas like California that regularly deal ... Read More » The post Hawaiian Electric to start Public Safety Power Shutoff program July 1 appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
DOE publishes in-depth inventory of state permitting and siting regulations for wind and solar
While many states and cities have set ambitious policy goals to increase renewable energy, achieving a sustainable energy landscape in the United States has been made difficult by a variety of roadblocks, such as navigating ... Read More » The post DOE publishes in-depth inventory of state permitting and siting regulations for wind and solar appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Aramco, Sempra subsidiaries reach non-binding, 20-year agreement over LNG offtake from Port Arthur
Through a non-binding Heads of Agreement (HoA), energy and chemicals company Aramco and energy infrastructure company Sempra have agreed to a 20-year sale and purchase agreement for liquefied natural gas (LNG) offtake from the Port ... Read More » The post Aramco, Sempra subsidiaries reach non-binding, 20-year agreement over LNG offtake from Port Arthur appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Avangrid’s Vineyard Wind 1 delivering 136 MW of power to Massachusetts
On Tuesday, Avangrid, Inc. and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced their Vineyard Wind 1 project had begun delivering more than 136 MW of energy to the Massachusetts electric grid. The operation is now the largest ... Read More » The post Avangrid’s Vineyard Wind 1 delivering 136 MW of power to Massachusetts appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
DOE supplies more than $63M for commercialization of transformative energy technologies
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced four recipients of $63.5 million from its Seeding Critical Advances for Leading Energy technologies with Untapped Potential (SCALEUP) program to support commercialization efforts. According to the ... Read More » The post DOE supplies more than $63M for commercialization of transformative energy technologies appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Eversource wins award for networked geothermal project
On Tuesday, Boston-based Eversource said it had been recognized with the Environmental Business Council of New England’s Inaugural Community Choice Award for its first-of-its-kind networked geothermal pilot project. Awarded during the council’s EBC APEX Awards ... Read More » The post Eversource wins award for networked geothermal project appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Consumers Energy clinches agreement for 100 MW of additional battery storage
Consumers Energy announced this week that, in partnering with Jupiter Power, it will add 100 MW of battery storage to its existing portfolio over the long term. As dispatchable energy, the battery system will help ... Read More » The post Consumers Energy clinches agreement for 100 MW of additional battery storage appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
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