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Minnesota Power’s grid investments cheered by energy leaders, state & federal officials
Federal and state partners joined energy leaders Oct. 9 to recognize Minnesota Power’s plans to modernize and expand its high-voltage direct-current transmission system and applaud $75 million in federal and state funding. “Leveraging existing assets ... Read More » The post Minnesota Power’s grid investments cheered by energy leaders, state & federal officials appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
ComEd launches heat pump technology resource for customers
On Tuesday, ComEd announced it was launching an all-in-one resource to help customers who are considering switching from a traditional furnace to electric heat pumps. The new Go Electric site will provide customers with information ... Read More » The post ComEd launches heat pump technology resource for customers appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Commerce Department, NOAA provide funding for climate projection products
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) is providing $15.3 million for external collaborators to provide climate projection products. This initiative addresses the increased demand by the public for ... Read More » The post Commerce Department, NOAA provide funding for climate projection products appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
New Jersey regulators approve PSE&G base rate increase
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Oct. 9 approved a base rate increase for Public Service Electric & Gas Co. (PSE&G) that the public utility says will give it the financial strength necessary ... Read More » The post New Jersey regulators approve PSE&G base rate increase appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Utilities manage aftermath of Hurricane Milton’s rampage across Florida
As of 1 p.m. EDT Thursday, PowerOutage.us reported that more than 3.4 million customers out of roughly 11.55 million customers tracked were without power across Florida, which is reeling from back-to-back hurricanes. Last night, Hurricane ... Read More » The post Utilities manage aftermath of Hurricane Milton’s rampage across Florida appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Entergy awards Jackson State a grant for building lab to train energy cybersecurity workforce
The Entergy Charitable Foundation provided Jackson State University with a $2 million grant to establish a Critical Power Grid Network Security Lab. The lab will be an innovation hub to help train a cybersecurity workforce ... Read More » The post Entergy awards Jackson State a grant for building lab to train energy cybersecurity workforce appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
DOE awards $43M for industrial projects that reduce energy, GHG emissions
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded more than $43 million to projects that support the development of technologies that reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions within the industrial sector. Sixteen of the projects ... Read More » The post DOE awards $43M for industrial projects that reduce energy, GHG emissions appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
New IEA renewables report forecasts huge growth to 2030
With solar leading their rapid deployment, renewables are on course to meet almost half of global electricity demand by the end of this decade, according to a new report released Wednesday by the International Energy ... Read More » The post New IEA renewables report forecasts huge growth to 2030 appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
CenterPoint teams up with Technosylva to prepare for extreme weather events
CenterPoint Energy Inc. earlier this week inked an agreement to leverage extreme weather risk predictive analytics and mitigation solutions offered by Technosylva, a wildfire science and technology company based in Spain. The Memorandum of Understanding ... Read More » The post CenterPoint teams up with Technosylva to prepare for extreme weather events appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Natural gas-fired electricity sets new daily records, report finds
A new report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration finds that natural gas-fired power plants generated a record amount of electricity over this past summer. According to the Hourly Electric Grid Monitor, natural gas-fired power ... Read More » The post Natural gas-fired electricity sets new daily records, report finds appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Duke Energy, FPL, Tampa Electric, fellow assistors prep for monstrous Milton, prolonged outages
As massive Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s central west coast where it’s expected to make landfall late tonight, Duke Energy Florida, Tampa Electric, and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) are alerting customers that there ... Read More » The post Duke Energy, FPL, Tampa Electric, fellow assistors prep for monstrous Milton, prolonged outages appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
California ISO approves provisions to advance major transmission intertie in Idaho
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) approved provisions advancing a major transmission intertie that will deliver Idaho wind energy to California and the Southwest. The approval is for the 500-kilovolt (kV) Southwest Intertie Project-North (SWIP-North). ... Read More » The post California ISO approves provisions to advance major transmission intertie in Idaho appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Three leading transmission developers jointly propose new projects across PJM region
Dominion Energy Virginia, American Electric Power (AEP), and FirstEnergy Corp. this week jointly proposed several new regional electric transmission projects within the PJM Interconnection footprint, which spans 13 states and Washington, D.C. Power demand in ... Read More » The post Three leading transmission developers jointly propose new projects across PJM region appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Enbridge partners with Microsoft on AI-powered initiatives
Enbridge is collaborating with Microsoft to use artificial intelligence (AI) to drive significant advancements in safety, emissions reduction, and operational efficiencies. Enbridge, based in Calgary, began its digital transformation in 2020 to drive productivity and ... Read More » The post Enbridge partners with Microsoft on AI-powered initiatives appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Report looks at alternative uses for advanced nuclear energy
A new report from the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, in partnership with the National Association of State Energy Officials has outlined potential alternative use cases for advanced nuclear energy. The report, Energy and ... Read More » The post Report looks at alternative uses for advanced nuclear energy appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Avista urges residential customers to sign up for My Energy Discount program for savings
New income limits for Avista Utilities’ My Energy Discount program took effect Oct. 1, giving more Washington State residential customers the opportunity to qualify for a lower monthly energy bill. “We’re excited to expand ongoing ... Read More » The post Avista urges residential customers to sign up for My Energy Discount program for savings appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
DTE details progress on sustainability and clean energy initiatives in annual report
DTE Energy released its annual sustainability report, which details the progress it has made to deliver cleaner energy and serve its workers, customers, and communities. According to DTE’s 2023 CleanVision Sustainability Report, the company has ... Read More » The post DTE details progress on sustainability and clean energy initiatives in annual report appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
U.S. senators call for highest possible level of funding for federal low-income energy assistance
The main federal program that helps low-income households and seniors with their energy bills, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), should receive as much funding as possible, as soon as possible, say a bipartisan ... Read More » The post U.S. senators call for highest possible level of funding for federal low-income energy assistance appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Maine households’ reliance on heating oil hits largest yearly drop since 2010
The share of Maine households that are reliant on oil as their primary heat source fell by more than six percent between 2022 and 2023, reported Maine Gov. Janet Mills. This is the largest year ... Read More » The post Maine households’ reliance on heating oil hits largest yearly drop since 2010 appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Xcel Energy reaches Upper Midwest Energy Plan agreement with stakeholders
Xcel Energy Oct. 3 reached an agreement with several stakeholders that will help the company exceed 80 percent carbon emissions reductions by 2030 and ensure increased reliability. “This plan invests in innovation that maximizes value ... Read More » The post Xcel Energy reaches Upper Midwest Energy Plan agreement with stakeholders appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
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