Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin on Oct. 3 released the state’s 2022 Energy Plan which provides an analytical assessment of the current energy economy and outlines an approach for policy decisions. To meet the growing demand of residents and businesses, the plan calls for an “all of the above” approach that taps nuclear, natural gas, renewables,…...
The Florida Public Service Commission on Oct. 4 approved storm protection plans for Florida Power & Light Company, Duke Energy Florida, Tampa Electric Company, and Florida Public Utilities Company, making some program adjustments to alleviate customer rate impacts. In its decision, the commission eliminated some planned programs because they happened to be routine utility functions…...
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) on Oct. 3 announced the participation of Canadian utility Saskatchewan Power Corporation (SaskPower) – the regional transmission organization’s first international member. The affiliation exemplifies both groups’ sustained attempts to enhance reliability through interregional coordination. SaskPower’s membership in SPP is expected to further strengthen electric coordination, improve the integration of intermittent generation,…...
The Maine Public Utilities Commission on Sept. 27 authorised stipulations in a case examining utility rate design to encourage state climate change policy. The authorized provisions allow for the execution of a number of new optional electric rates for customers of electric vehicles, energy storage technologies and heat pumps, together with those used for space…...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Sep. 24 announced the creation of a new national program office devoted to advancing environmental justice and civil rights. This office will act as an enabler fulfilling the agency’s commitment to delivering justice and equity for all, while pushing the critical issues to the highest levels of the…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Sept. 22 launched a $7 billion program to build regional hydrogen hubs, or H2Hubs throughout the U.S. The H2Hubs, coupled with a grander $8 billion hydrogen hub package sponsored through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, or IIJA will be a key driver in aiding groups across the U.S. make…...
A handful of states are revisiting natural gas line extension policies to eliminate subsidies for new gas hookups and support state climate policies that call for lower gas use and electrification of buildings.
Natural gas contributed nearly half of California’s electricity generation mix to meet peak demand during an extreme heat wave in early September, according to a Sept. 21 report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The heat wave during the week of Sept. 4 led to record demand for electricity, amid elevated air conditioning use. Moreover,…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Sep. 19 announced a $156 million grant to establish a unique refinery facility for separating rare earth elements and critical minerals from mining wastes and other unconventional sources. Rare earth elements and critical minerals are considered important for clean energy technologies’ manufacturing. The funding, provided by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment…