Forecasting through artificial Intelligence could be key to managing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on energy consumption, according to a new research paper published by the National Regulatory Research Institute (NRRI).
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted many areas of life, and ene... Read More »
In a series of new contracts announced this week, NorthWestern Energy acquired 325 MW of new dispatchable capacity resources: a 175 MW natural gas plant, an agreement to purchase capacity from a 50 MW battery storage project, and 100 MW of mostly hydroelectric resources.
“This resource portfoli... Read More »
Operations began at three new Michigan wind parks this week, including what are now the two largest in Michigan, bolstering DTE Energy’s clean energy offerings by more than 400 MW of capacity and sourcing new options for its MIGreenPower program.
As they come online, the Isabella County-based I... Read More »
NextEra Energy Partners is acquiring a 391-megawatt (MW) portfolio of four operating wind farms located in California and New Hampshire from Brookfield Renewable.
The four acquired assets are Alta Wind VIII, 150-MW wind generating facility in California; Windstar,120-MW wind generating facility ... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has introduced a new program designed to bolster the cybersecurity of electric utilities’ industrial control systems (ICS).
The initiative is a coordinated effort between DOE, the electricity industry, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency ... Read More »
Dominion Energy will continue its transformation to clean energy by investing in multiple pilot programs using hydrogen as an energy source, as well as sponsoring research and development programs.
Transitioning to hydrogen, an energy source that does everything natural gas can do but with fewer... Read More »
In settling their current rate review case, the Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company have agreed to reduce a rate increase request and to maintain both the current residential basic service charge and base rates for at least four years, among others.
Originally, the ... Read More »
As part of a sustainability pledge to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced this week that it is creating two hydrogen pilot projects, adding battery storage facilities, and creating a new vehicle-to-grid pilot program.
The existing pledge fro... Read More »
As of Earth Week 2021, Consumers Energy has announced that the Lower Peninsula of Michigan now hosts 24 fast charging stations for electric vehicles and that 200 fast charging locations will be rolled out over the next three years.
It is the foundation for the still-under-construction fast charg... Read More »
Amazon announced Monday it is investing in five utility-scale wind and solar projects across the United States, helping it reach its 100 percent renewable energy goal five years ahead of schedule.
With projects in California, Ohio, and Oklahoma, the projects will account for 618 MW of new energy... Read More »