The Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) on Dec. 6 announced a voluntary curtailment program, which permits large flexible consumers to reduce their electricity usage during periods of elevated demand. The large curtailment program for Large Flexible Loads, or LFL, aims to give bitcoin miners and data centers incentives to reduce usage, since they have…
The New York Independent System Operator on Nov. 28 reported that power supply in the state is projected to be adequate this winter, to fulfil estimated peak demand requirements, with 43,184 megawatts (MW) of electricity supply available. The grid operator projects peak demand for winter 2022-23 to reach 23,893 MW, an increase of 658 MW…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Nov. 22 announced a new funding opportunity worth $550 million through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, or EECBG, program that will reinforce community-based clean energy projects across the country to support local government and the deployment of clean energy technologies. The funding sponsored by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment…...
The Michigan Public Service Commission on Nov. 18 authorized DTE Electric Company to increase its rates by $30.557 million effective Nov.25. Earlier in January 2022, the company filed an application pursuing a $388 million rate increase to recoup increased investments in its production and distribution system to enhance reliable service to its 2.3 million consumers…...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Oct. 27 released the World Energy Outlook 2022, which covers a variety of topics which range from causes of the energy crisis, the roadmap to net zero emissions, energy security, and the outlook for demand. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine initiated the globe’s first energy crisis and has led to…...
The Michigan Public Service Commission on Oct. 27 authorised two orders implementing revised planning parameters and filing obligations for integrated resource plans, or IRPs, the long term proposals of regulated electric utilities for delivering power that are mandatory of the state’s regulated electric utilities. IRPs outline an electric utility’s long-term projections for certifying consistent service…...
The California Public Utilities Commission on Oct. 25 issued a proposed order requiring restorative actions and $155.4 million in fines to be paid by the shareholders of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for violations related to the 2020 Zogg Fire. The order is part of a continuous attempt to make utilities accountable for instigating devastating…...