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FERC Order 2023 implementation exposes gaps in interconnection process: S&P panel
American Electric Power has filed a petition requesting further reforms as the implementation process advances, Stacey Burbure, the company’s vice president of FERC and RTO strategy and policy, said Wednesday.
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US data center electricity demand could double by 2030, driven by artificial intelligence: EPRI
Internet queries utilizing artificial intelligence require about 10x the electricity of traditional internet searches, according to analysis by the Electric Power Research Institute.
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Earthjustice leads lawsuit seeking stricter EPA coal plant wastewater rules
The EPA estimates its recently updated wastewater rule, which exempts power plants that retire before 2034, will cause about 5.8 GW of coal-fired capacity to shutter.
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21 states, DOE launch initiative to spur grid-enhancing technologies, advanced conductors
“We're focusing on squeezing every amp that we possibly can out of the existing lines that we have,” Dominion Energy’s Matthew Gardner said at a White House forum.
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New Colorado law requires Xcel VPP program by February with performance-based tariff
The law also requires the company to proactively invest in distribution upgrades to reduce interconnection delays for distributed energy resources.
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Fermata, Xcel Energy launch ‘transformative’ V2X bidirectional charging pilot in Colorado
The EV charging pilot will provide insights into “resiliency and technology deployment strategies in areas at highest risk of prolonged outages due to natural disaster or emergency events,” Xcel said.
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Portland General Electric joins Allete, Grid United on $3.2B North Plains transmission project
"Additional transmission capacity will provide access to renewable energy over a wider and diverse geographic area, helping to deliver economic and environmental benefits," said PGE President and CEO Maria Pope.
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Schneider Electric, Capgemini unified energy management platform aims to boost efficiency
The Energy Command Center combines AI, machine learning and IoT to optimize building assets consuming energy and help organizations accelerate their sustainability efforts, the companies say.
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New Jersey settles with Ørsted for $125M, expedites offshore wind plan
The state will move up the opening of its fifth offshore wind solicitation by more than a year, according to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
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Scope 3 emissions reporting is a ‘when,’ not an ‘if,’ for companies: Bayer, Zycus execs
Technology adoption can help companies organize their scope 3 reporting data, particularly by having the relevant data in a central repository and built-in goal trackers, said Jason Noel with ESG data platform Lythouse.
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FERC rebuffs states, upholds approval of PJM capacity market plan for Delmarva region
The agency rejected a rehearing request from a coalition that included American Municipal Power, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative and regulators and ratepayer advocates from Delaware and Maryland.
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Existing, not advanced, reactors best for companies seeking 24/7 clean energy soon: Morgan Lewis panel
A recent webinar held by the law firm explored possibilities and barriers for industrial companies, raw material extractors and data centers looking at nuclear energy for reliable, low-carbon energy.
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With storage interconnection requests up 540 GW since the IRA’s passage, DOE, others weigh solutions
Most proposed storage projects never get built due to long interconnection delays and high grid upgrade costs, said Todd Olinsky-Paul, senior project director at Clean Energy States Alliance.
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Honeywell, Enel aim to boost energy savings with automated demand response
Automating demand-response processes can boost reliability and lower energy consumption during peak periods, easing the process of coordinating manual adjustments, said Craig Henry, a Honeywell executive.
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Top cities for certified energy-efficient buildings announced by EPA
Los Angeles has dominated the rankings for Energy Star-certified buildings year after year. The U.S. EPA has some ideas on why.
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US power demand expected to jump 2.7% this summer, plus 5 other takeaways from FERC’s open meeting
Data center demand is expected to grow to almost 21 GW this year and 35 GW in 2030, up from 19 GW in 2023, FERC staff said Thursday.
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CAISO board approves $6.1B transmission plan with focus on access to clean energy
The grid operator will adopt heightened oversight of two major offshore wind transmission projects to make sure their development remains needed.
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Batteries saved Texas consumers $683M during 2-day January freeze: Aurora Energy Research
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas could utilize about 20 GW of battery energy storage in 2035, up from roughly 4 GW today, according to a report commissioned by battery developer Eolian.
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Opinion
Mitigating nuclear industry whistleblower risk after the Supreme Court’s Murray v. UBS ruling
The court’s decision presents an opportunity for employers in the nuclear industry to review their practices and take practical steps to minimize their potential exposure under the Energy Reorganization Act.
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National Grid plans 5-year, $35B investment in New York, Massachusetts
Projects includes more than 70 transmission system upgrades in upstate New York, and smart meter and grid hardening investments in Massachusetts.
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As ITC nears decision on solar tariff petition from First Solar, others, industry remains at odds
First Solar and allied solar manufacturers allege that current Chinese export practices threaten U.S. solar, while another camp of solar companies say the trade case itself is a threat.
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EEI joins AEP, Duke, other utilities in suing EPA over power plant greenhouse gas rule
The trade group for investor-owned utilities contends it is “premature” to set emission limits based on carbon capture technology.
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Entergy Louisiana plans 3 GW solar expansion, citing demand from heavy industry
The Louisiana PSC's approval of an expedited review process for new solar projects will help enable more solar and boost economic development in the state, according to Entergy Louisiana.
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Battery, critical mineral producers face inventory glut amid slowing EV demand
The oversupply, however, is likely to be short-lived, with experts urging diversified sourcing and increased investments to avoid future shortfalls.
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Sens. Manchin, Barrasso craft bipartisan permitting reform bill amid growing load forecasts
American Electric Power has inquiries from potential customers to add 108 GW across its service territory, Ben Fowke, interim president and CEO, said at a Senate hearing Tuesday.