Senate bill would accelerate geothermal energy development
A bill introduced this week in the Senate is seeking to accelerate geothermal energy development in the United States. The Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019, or the AGILE Act, would further the research and development of geothermal systems in a variety of ways, including reso... Read More »Bill seeks to streamline public lands renewable energy permitting
A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation Wednesday to streamline the renewable energy development permitting process on public lands and establishes revenue sharing, ensuring communities a percentage of project revenue. The Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act (PLREDA) of 201... Read More »US crude oil export locations overtake import sources
In the first seven months of 2019, the number of crude oil export partners for the United States reached 31, passing the 27 mark set for the country’s imports, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The increased number of export partners is fueled by a growing demand fo... Read More »Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bill to help energy customers use solar
A proposal that would allow electric customers in Pennsylvania to elect to purchase 100 percent solar energy has been hailed by lawmakers and utilities. The program, called PA Local Solar, would let electric utilities in Pennsylvania to establish subscriber programs that allow customers to purch... Read More »DTE Energy helps customers save $626M on energy bills
DTE Energy customers will save a total of $626 million on their energy bills due to their participation in energy efficiency programs offered by the company. The Detroit-based energy company, which serves 2.2 million customers in Michigan, conducted more than 24,000 free Home Energy Consultations... Read More »Alejandro de Hoz