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EPA’s new pollution limits on coal-fired power plants will impact grid reliability, experts say
The newly finalized package of rules released today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) limiting coal-fired power plant emissions could further strain grid reliability in the United States, say stakeholders. “EPA’s suite of new regulations will affect the generation sources that... Read More »
Federal funding for low income energy assistance gutted
While the average cost of home heating is down significantly nationwide, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), a $2 billion cut to the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) isn't helping those low income families who are struggling more than ... Read More »
Kansas Gov. signs pro-economic development bill supported by Evergy into law
A Kansas bill supported by Evergy Inc., the state’s largest electric utility, has been signed into law and stands to make it easier for companies to build more energy generation to meet rising power demands. Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on April 18 signed into law House Bill (HB) 2527, wh... Read More »LATEST NEWS
Con Edison updates clean energy progress in annual sustainability report
Con Edison released its annual sustainability report, in which it outlines its progress in developing the energy infrastructure to support a transition away from carbon-emitting fossil fuels. By the end of 2023, customers of the company’s utilities, Con Edison Co. of New York (CECONY) and Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R), had installed 822 megawatts of renewable power capacity. Further, its energy efficiency programs provided customers with more than $304 million for making upgrades to ... Read More »
Joint NASEO, NARUC report suggests nuclear options amid coal closures
As the U.S. energy industry moves further from coal as a resource, many options have arisen as replacements, but a new report from the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), backs nuclear repowering. According to “Coal to Nuclear Repowering: Considerations for State Energy Offices and Public Utility Commissions,” closures of coal power plants are to be the new norm, as their long-term economic viabi... Read More »
Duke Energy reports carbon emissions down 48 percent since 2005
According to Duke Energy’s 2023 Impact Report, electric generation carbon emissions are down 48 percent since 2005 and the company is plowing forward to its 2050 clean energy transition strategy. “As the company executes its clean energy transition, it is assembling a sophisticated puzzle,” Katherine Neebe, Duke Energy’s chief sustainability officer, said. “Each piece – energy generation and storage, grid modernization, supporting communities and working with various stakeholders... Read More »
EPA announces clean heavy-duty vehicle transition grants
On Wednesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it would provide nearly $1 billion in grants for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, infrastructure and workforce development. The grants, part of the Inflation Reduction Act, would fund the replacement of certain polluting heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission vehicles, as well as the invest in the infrastructure and workforce to support that transition. “In addition to all the progress we’re making to electrify light-... Read More »
Avangrid releases 2023 sustainability report
Avangrid released its 2023 Sustainability Report this week on Earth Day, providing an update on its progress in meeting its sustainability commitments. The report, “Our journey continues: Advancing the clean energy transition," details how Avangrid achieved progress on more than 85 percent of its goals. “We are more committed than ever to ensuring that we’re doing the right thing for our communities, customers, people and planet,” Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO, said. “After all, clima... Read More »
National Petroleum Council issues report on reducing GHG from natural gas systems
The National Petroleum Council (NPC) has issued a new report that lays out a path to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the natural gas systems. The report, "Charting the Course: Reducing GHG Emissions from the U.S. Natural Gas Supply Chain," looks at two broad pathways to reduce methane and greenhouse gas emissions. Overall, the study found that petroleum and natural gas systems account for 33 percent of methane emissions, 55 percent of CO2 emissions, and 8 percent of total U.... Read More »
Kentucky Power to file Demand-Side Management proposal to aid energy efficiency
Kentucky Power intends to file a Demand-Side Management (DSM) proposal with the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) on May 1 that will include new energy efficiency programs. Those programs include a Home Energy Improvement Program and Commercial Energy Solutions Program. Both offer energy audits by professional contractors to qualified residential and commercial customers to identify ways to save money, while providing incentives for energy efficient upgrades. These will be coupled wi... Read More »
DTE Energy works through renewable energy programs to make 2024 NFL Draft carbon neutral
Working with the National Football League (NFL) and a local tourism nonprofit, DTE Energy intends to use its MIGreenPower and Natural Gas Balance programs to offset emissions linked to the production and operation of this year’s NFL Draft in Detroit. The annual draft is a massive undertaking, with an accompanying slew of event production and operation needs, food and beverage preparation and consumption, merchandise sales, and the air and ground transportation required for NFL employees and... Read More »
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Constellation seeks renewal of nuclear license for Illinois’ Dresden Clean Energy Center
Constellation recently filed a license renewal application for its Dresden Clean Energy Center in Morris, Illinois, to extend the nuclear facility’s operating life another 20 years. “Extending the operating licenses of the nation’s nuclear fleet for an additional 20 years will add more clean megawatts to the grid than all the renewables ever built in this country, and those nuclear plants will continue operating long after the wind and solar facilities under construction today are retir... Read More »
