Virginia Regulator Clears Dominion’s Offshore Wind, Solar Projects

U.S. Interior Department Grants Final Approval for 2.4-Gigawatt SouthCoast Wind Project Off Massachusetts

The U.S. Interior Department on Jan. 17 approved the Construction and Operations Plan for Ocean Wind’s proposed SouthCoast Wind Project, which is designed to generate up to 2.4 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power. The project, which marks the 11th commercial-scale offshore wind energy facility in the U.S., has the potential to supply 840,000 residents…...

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Brent Crude Oil Prices Outturn as Forecast During 2024: EIA

Brent crude oil prices averaged $81 per barrel (b) during 2024, largely similar to the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecast of $82/b made during January 2024, according to a Jan. 17 report published by the agency. During January 2024, the agency forecasted that market supply and demand fundamentals would be largely balanced during the year,…...

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U.S. Energy Department Finalizes $584.5 Million Loan Guarantee for Convergent Energy’s Solar and Storage Projects in Puerto Rico

The U.S. Energy Department on Jan. 17 finalized a $584.5 million loan guarantee to subsidiaries of Convergent Energy and Power to fund a solar photovoltaic system with an integrated battery energy storage system and three separate battery storage projects across Puerto Rico. The initiative is part of the Biden administration’s commitment to modernize and rebuild…...

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State Utility Regulators Consider New Initiatives to Transform Gas Utility Planning

Discussions on utilities’ natural gas planning are progressing, with several U.S. states actively engaging stakeholders to identify solutions and shape future strategies. These efforts focus on…Read the full report  …...

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Visual Primer: State Utility Regulators Consider New Initiatives to Transform Gas Utility Planning

Discussions on utilities' natural gas planning are progressing, with several U.S. states actively engaging stakeholders to identify solutions and shape future strategies. These efforts focus on critical issues such as aligning regulatory frameworks with state climate goals, ensuring reliable service, and adapting to evolving market and technology changes.

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NASEO-NARUC Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Working Group Webinar 2025

The NASEO-NARUC Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Working Group will host a public webinar on January 30, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM ET that will focus on “Scaling Demand Flexibility with Software.” Featuring Kraken Technologies, a leader in demand flexibility solutions. The webinar will explore how advanced software can optimize distributed energy resources (DERs), manage flexible…...