Week Ahead: MA’s Solar Program, NY Reviews Zero-Emission Credits, Maine Expands Renewables
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U.S. Energy Department Finalizes $1.6 Billion Loan Guarantee to AEP for Midwest Grid Reliability Project
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office on Oct. 16 finalized a $1.6 billion loan guarantee to a subsidiary of American Electric Power, one of the nation’s largest utility companies. The financing aims to strengthen grid reliability and lower electricity costs by reconductoring and rebuilding about 5,000 miles of transmission lines in Indiana, Michigan,…...
Brookfield and Bloom Energy Launch $5 Billion Partnership to Power Next-Generation AI Data Centers
Bloom Energy and Brookfield Asset Management on Oct. 13 unveiled a $5 billion partnership to accelerate the development of next-generation artificial intelligence infrastructure through clean, reliable, and rapidly deployable power solutions. The collaboration represents the first phase of a global strategy to create “AI factories” that tightly integrate compute, power, and data center architecture to…...
California Advances Ambitious Energy and Climate Initiatives
California is advancing a series of energy and climate policies, reflecting the state’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and…Read the full report …...
States Accelerate EV Agenda as Federal Policy Shifts
As the federal government rolls back vehicle emission standards and electric vehicle (EV) incentives, several states are advancing their own…Read the full report …...
Shifting Federal Policy Reshapes Offshore Wind Outlook Across the U.S.
The U.S. offshore wind sector is navigating a shifting policy environment amid recent federal actions, which have slowed momentum and increased market uncertainty. These actions have led developers to…Read the full report…...
Visual Primer: Shifting Federal Policy Reshapes Offshore Wind Outlook Across the U.S.
The U.S. offshore wind sector is navigating a shifting policy environment amid recent federal actions, which have slowed momentum and increased market uncertainty. These actions have led developers to reassess their timelines and commitments, rendering state efforts and long-term planning increasingly critical.
Trump Administration Orders Comprehensive Review of Offshore Wind Regulations, Pauses New Approvals
The Department of the Interior on Aug. 7 initiated a full review of offshore wind energy regulations to ensure they align with the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the nation’s current energy priorities under the Trump administration. The review will focus on the Renewable Energy Modernization Rule, financial assurance requirements, and decommissioning cost estimates…...