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Visual Primer: Grid Modernization Efforts Strive to Overcome Interconnection Delays and Serve Transmission Needs

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Regulators across the U.S. are advancing grid transformation measures to support the growth in new sources of power generation driven by clean energy commitments. Recent actions include reforms adopted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to address backlogs in the interconnection queue, New York’s grid planning process to identify transmission investments, and Maine’s proceeding examining priorities for utility grid plan filings to assist the transition towards a clean electric grid.

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U.S. Energy Department Invests About $453 Million to Deploy Solar and Battery Storage in Puerto Rico

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The U.S. Energy Department on July 31 announced a significant initiative, making available up to $453.5 million from the Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund to accelerate the adoption of residential rooftop solar PV and battery storage systems throughout the region. The funding is part of a $1 billion effort focused on the island’s most vulnerable…...

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U.S. Energy Department Invests $33 Million to Strengthen Research Capabilities in Underserved Regions

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The U.S. Energy Department on July 26 announced $33 million to fund 14 clean-energy research projects, aiming to rectify the historical imbalance in federal scientific funding across the country. The diverse projects aim to cover crucial areas such as grid integration, renewable energy such as solar and wind energy, and advanced manufacturing. By promoting equitable…...

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California Grid Operator Reports Ten-Fold Growth in Battery Storage Capacity Since 2020

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The California Independent System Operator on July 11 announced that total battery storage capacity on the grid increased to 5,600 megawatts from about 500 megawatts just three years ago. This ten-fold growth since 2020 enhances reliability as the state progresses towards the goal of achieving 100 percent clean electricity by 2045. Based on an average…...

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U.S. Energy Department Allots $72 Million to 296 Projects for Clean Energy Technological Breakthroughs

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The U.S. Energy Department has announced $72 million to small-scale businesses for scientific projects related to clean energy and climate change. In total, 296 projects will receive funding across 44 states encompassing a wide range of focus areas, including renewable energy, nuclear energy, cybersecurity, advanced materials and manufacturing, microelectronics, and artificial intelligence. This investment will…...