The U.S. Energy Department on April 12 issued a request for information to gather feedback from stakeholders regarding the implementation of the $225 million funding provision for improved building codes under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. States and building stock owners will benefit from this funding by upgrading building codes to ensure efficient…...
Aging infrastructure, a rapidly changing generation profile, and climate change concerns are driving efforts to facilitate a flexible power grid that can absorb higher levels of distributed resources and withstand damaging weather events.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on March 31 published its new 2022-26 strategic plan outlining the agency’s priorities, including advancing and protecting the electric grid, improving energy infrastructure siting reviews, and encouraging public participation in the commission’s proceedings. The plan details how the commission will carry out each priority, including a series of goals and…...
Across the U.S., state and federal agencies are accelerating efforts to bolster electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, expand consumer incentives, or electrify fleets, reflecting the growing importance of transportation electrification to achieve clean energy goals. States are also tasked with deploying billions in new federal funds for charging stations under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
The U.S. Energy Department on March 30 announced new guidelines for federal building energy codes to save energy costs and encourage energy efficiency. The agency also proposed new requirements for residential pool heaters and air conditioners to assist consumers in reducing their energy costs. Over the next 30 years, the new guidelines and proposed standards…...
California Independent System Operator Board of Governors on March 17 approved the grid operator’s 10-year transmission plan, which identified 23 projects estimated to cost $2.9 billion. The plan aims to boost grid reliability through system expansions, upgrades, and reinforcements required to enhance reliability and to achieve the state’s clean energy goals in an efficient and…...
Discussion around the social cost of greenhouse gases has drawn increased interest following the Biden administration’s renewed focus on establishing the climate metric for federal agencies to incorporate in their policy decisions.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which represents the largest investment in U.S. infrastructure, includes major provisions important to the energy industry, ranging from building out the first national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to modernizing the electric transmission grid and expanding clean energy.