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House passes energy bill to advance nuclear technology
The House of Representative unanimously passed the Advanced Nuclear Technology Development Act of 2016, H.R. 4979, on Monday to require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to enhance advanced nuclear regulatory framework. The legislation, proposed by U.S. Reps. Bob Latta (R-OH) and Jerry Mc... Read More »U.S. solar market growth climbs by more than one gigawatt for 11th consecutive quarter
The latest data from Monday’s U.S. Solar Market Insight report shows 2,051 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaics (PV) installed in the second quarter of 2016, the 11th consecutive quarter with more than one gigawatt (GW) of PV installed. “We’re seeing the beginning of an unprecedented wave ... Read More »EIA data compares the frequency and duration of electric power outages
Disruptions in electricity service are distinguished by both frequency and duration, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Monday, with values varying amongst the many electric distribution systems servicing approximately 145 million U.S. customers. The duration, frequency and ... Read More »Maria Cantwell
DOE to create joint U.S.-Israel energy research center
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will build a joint U.S.-Israel energy research facility by 2017 to continue to foster cooperative research and development efforts between the two nations, the department announced on Friday. ““This act [U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014] build... Read More »NARUC aims to produce neutral rate design manual amid opposing interests
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) received more than 70 comments from stakeholders on its draft manual on Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Compensation, and NARUC officials are examining that input as they produce a final manual that remains neutral despite oppos... Read More »Yukiya Amano