Southeast Michigan’s electric landscape could be headed for a major change, with DTE Energy’s announcement last week of a $7 billion planned investment over the next five years to remake old infrastructure, reinforce against inclement weather and prepare for electric vehicles.
These efforts t... Read More »
Executives with four major U.S. electric companies emphasized on Friday they are on board with President Joe Biden’s all-of-government approach to decarbonizing not just America’s electric grid, but all of the nation’s energy-consuming sectors, including transportation, which generates the big... Read More »
Despite setbacks for its domestic green efforts, the Biden administration hit the world stage this week to promote global cooperation through the new Net Zero World Initiative, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)-led effort to accelerate energy system decarbonization.
So far, the partnership includ... Read More »
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a new rate for Tampa Electric customers, which will go into effect in January.
Tampa Electric customers will see a slight increase in their bills, reflecting expected fuel prices, capacity costs, the Storm Protection Plan, plus a settlement of ... Read More »
Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) showcased plans this week to end its use of coal-fired generation by 2035, including transferring the primary fuel source at the 1,230 MW Elm Road Generating Station from coal to natural gas by 2030.
"We have said since introducing our clean energy and carbon reduct... Read More »
ISO New England released its 2021 Regional System Plan (RSP21) – a biennial report that lays the
foundation for power-system planning in New England over the next 10 years.
The plan examines expected changes to New England’s power system through 2030, outlining several key issues impacting ... Read More »
The quest to decarbonize the world is moving into a new phase that will require a more-targeted approach to both research and deployment of green-energy technology rather than merely building out more wind and solar capacity.
A panel at the COP26 summit in Scotland this week concluded that a broa... Read More »
With climate change bringing more frequently severe and devastating weather to Illinois and abroad, ComEd is touting the need for and effects of investments in smarter grids, winter energy-saving tips, and financial assistance for low-income customers.
ComEd began smart grid investments in 2012, ... Read More »
If a new filing from Alliant Energy is approved by the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB), it could lead to the largest solar and battery facility in the state -- a 400 MW producing structure.
The first major step in Alliant’s Clean Energy Blueprint for the state, the facility could be operational by t... Read More »
Duke Energy announced Tuesday that it is launching a new framework that will help attract investments into eligible green and social projects to drive the company’s clean energy transition.
The Sustainable Financing Framework will focus on investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency, ad... Read More »