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As much as $3 billion will needed to be invested in grid enhancements to accommodate a growing amount in renewable resources expected in the PJM Interconnection region, according to a new report by the regional transmission organization.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on May 19 released a notice of intent (NOI) to fund the infrastructure law’s $3.5 billion program for carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and storage.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on May 18 extended the deadline for applications and sealed bid submissions under the $6 billion Civil Nuclear Credit (CNC) Program that is aimed at supporting the continued operation of U.S. nuclear reactors.
Parts of western North America face an “elevated or high risk” of energy shortfalls this summer because of predicted above-normal temperatures and drought conditions and electric reliability in the Midcontinent ISO (MISO) is at “high risk” because of capacity shortfalls, according to the 2022 Summer Reliability Assessment released by the North American Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC).
Rich Wallen, General Manager and CEO of Washington State’s Grant County PUD, recently warned of the negative consequences that could result from the removal of the Lower Snake River Dams in testimony he gave at a House hearing that examined proposed hydropower licensing changes.
Salt River Project is a member of a new coalition formed in Arizona to explore strategies for achieving a carbon dioxide neutral economy in the state, including the creation of a regional clean hydrogen hub.
Voters in Barton Village, Vt., elected not to sell Barton Electric to Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) in a ballot vote on May 10.
Scott Magnuson, Superintendent for Minnesota public power utility Brainerd Public Utilities, recently detailed the steps that the utility has taken to maintain high levels of reliability and safety and explained how Brainerd Public Utilities is responding to cryptocurrency data mining operations.