On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it would provide $12 million for six new projects to develop innovative cybersecurity technology to protect America’s power grid.
The research, development and demonstration (RD&D) projects would ensure energy delivery systems are... Read More »
UGI Energy Services, a subsidiary of Pennsylvania-based UGI Corp., recently purchased a 33 percent equity interest in Ag-Grid Energy LLC, a U.S. renewable energy producer.
“We are pleased with the opportunity to increase our supply of safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally friendly ener... Read More »
U.S. electric companies used this Earth Day as an opportunity to underscore their commitment to the environment through adopting carbon-reduction targets and embracing clean energy investments.
Duke Energy Florida, for example, touted its more than $2 billion in solar investments, its new battery... Read More »
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proposed a rule Thursday that seeks to improve regional transmission planning in an effort to modernize the grid and facilitate the transition to clean energy, while also reducing costs for consumers.
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) would r... Read More »
To compensate for increased fuel and electricity costs, Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power this week filed a request with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) to jump its Expanded Net Energy Cost (ENEC) rate by $297 million.
“With the steep and rapid rise in energy and fuel co... Read More »
In a new report, the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) calls for greater coordination, collaboration, and partnerships among transmission utilities and developers to achieve the nation’s transmission development goals.
The paper, "Coordinating for Transmission Development: Delivering a Carbo... Read More »
After agreeing to a settlement with key stakeholders, Consumers Energy announced this week that, as part of its Clean Energy Plan, it will cease using coal as a fuel source for electric generation by 2025 – pending regulatory approval.
If greenlit, the agreement would make Consumers one of the ... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking public comments on draft guidance that would provide $20 million of rebates to support electric system upgrades.
Specifically, the rebates will help utilities, commercial equipment, and building operators make distribution transformers and electric m... Read More »
Trying to stay ahead of projected natural gas demands, Atlanta Gas Light announced this week that it will expand its liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Cherokee County, Ga., doubling its capacity with the addition of a second tank.
This will increase the company’s ability to store gas coo... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) is awarding $3.5 million to develop natural gas demand response (NGDR) pilot programs.
This initiative aims to provide incentives for customers to reduce their natural gas consumption during periods of p... Read More »