Federal and state officials celebrated a major milestone last week with the completion of the South Fork Wind offshore wind project located off the coast of Long Island.
All 12 turbines for the 130-megawatt wind farm, located 35 miles off the coast of Montauk, have been installed. It is now deli... Read More »
After its original multi-year grid plan was rejected by the Illinois Commerce Commission in December 2023, ComEd recently refiled, putting forth a plan inclusive of increased access to clean and renewable energy benefits, with increased focus on affordability, cost effectiveness and benefits.
Fo... Read More »
In filing a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) this week, AES Indiana sought the right to repower Petersburg Units 3 and 4 from coal to natural gas.
This would make the utility the latest to push away from coal, as the once dominant energy source continues a rapid decline in ... Read More »
In a boost to the United States hydrogen industry, the Biden administration recently announced $750 million for 52 projects aimed at advancing electrolysis technologies, improving manufacturing and recycling for clean hydrogen, and adding jobs.
“The Biden-Harris Administration is propelling an ... Read More »
With the introduction of the Solar Use Network (SUN) Act (H.R. 7518), U.S. Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) suggested converting unused interstate right-of-ways into community developments for renewable energy projects.
Her effort was cosponsored by U.S. Reps. Nikema Williams (D-GA), Jared Huffman (D-CA... Read More »
Pulling on funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $425 million would go toward a grant program to expand the U.S. industrial base and improve supply chains for clean energy manufacturing.
As managed by the Office of Manufac... Read More »
The offshore, 3,500 MW Kitty Hawk Wind project in the federal waters off Virginia could deliver approximately $4.8 billion in economic impact for the state, according to a new economic and fiscal impact report from Avangrid, Inc.
“Kitty Hawk Wind is a transformational opportunity for Virginia a... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is participating in Florida Power & Light Company's (FPL) SolarTogether community solar program.
Specifically, the Defense Department will be subscribing for approximately 75 megawatts of solar energy as part of its Carbon Free Electricity (CFE) goal to help ... Read More »
In a sale approved by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC), AES Indiana acquired the Benton County, Indiana-based Hoosier Wind Project recently.
This will allow full incorporation of 106 MW of renewable energy into AES Indiana’s portfolio, from a known element. Hoosier has been in o... Read More »
On Thursday, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) reported that 2023 was a record year for clean power installations in the United States.
In its Clean Power Annual Market Report, ACP said last year saw more clean power capacity installed than in any previous year. The industry added nearl... Read More »