The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provided additional information about the bonus tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act for clean energy projects and facilities located in so-called energy communities.
Energy communities are those that have historically gener... Read More »
Focused on industries where decarbonization technologies will have the largest impact, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced up to $6 billion for 33 projects to decarbonize while building up domestic manufacturing.
“Spurring on the next generation of decarbonization technologi... Read More »
The Senate recently advanced a bill (S.4050) by U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA) that would allow the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend construction licenses for new hydropower projects beset by supply chain shortages.
Specifically, the bill targete... Read More »
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and U.S. Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA) introduced legislation last week a that would expedite the siting and permitting of interregional transmission lines.
The Streamlining Powerlines Essential to Electric Demand (SPEED) and Reliability Act would change the process... Read More »
Portland General Electric recently declared intentions to join the regional California Independent System Operator’s (CAISO) Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM), in a bid to help lower power costs while improving its system resilience and access to clean energy resources.
Once EDAM begins operatio... Read More »
Offshore wind is projected to be a key part of the energy picture for the East Coast states, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Energy.
The DOE’s Atlantic Offshore Wind Transmission Study, conducted by researchers from DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Pacific ... Read More »
Regulators recently approved Ameren Missouri’s largest solar investment to date, keying up the build-out or acquisition of approximately 400 MW of solar energy in upcoming years.
This will rollout in three parts: one project will enter service next year, with two more to follow in 2026. Next y... Read More »
Duquesne Light Company (DLC) is asking the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to review its distribution base rates.
DLC is requesting an overall rate increase of $101 million to enhance grid capabilities and reliability. The proposal aims to strengthen the grid with more durable equipm... Read More »
Although the United States has gone hot and cold with nuclear power over the years, a new Nuclear Feasibility Study presented to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) this week touted its potential capabilities for the clean energy transition, but with significant concerns.
Costs, environ... Read More »
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its latest Pathways to Commercial Liftoff report focusing on the next generation of geothermal power.
The report, the ninth installment in the Liftoff series, shows how advanced geothermal technology could increase U.S. geothermal energy... Read More »