States across the U.S. are increasingly embracing energy storage solutions to complement their clean energy initiatives. The growing share of renewables continues to drive the… Read the full report …...
States across the U.S. are increasingly embracing energy storage solutions to complement their clean energy initiatives. The growing share of renewables continues to drive the expansion of battery storage technologies, which can help integrate intermittent resources into the grid. U.S. battery storage capacity is projected to double this year, with planned additions of 14.3 gigawatts (GW), according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on April 4 announced the recipients of $20 billion in grant awards under two programs within the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, or GGRF, established by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. These grants will facilitate the establishment of a national financing network for clean energy and climate solutions across…...
The U.S. Energy Department announced the selection of more than 100 projects to receive $4 billion in advanced energy tax credits funded by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act to accelerate clean energy manufacturing and reduce industrial emissions. The projects, selected under the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit, or 48C, program, span across 35 states…...
A multi-state solicitation by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island received project proposals from four project developers, according to a March 27 press release by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Connecticut issued a solicitation for up to 2,000 megawatts of offshore wind aligning with the procurement initiatives of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Last…...
There is a growing focus on enhancing oversight, transparency, and stakeholder engagement in the integrated resource planning process for electric utilities across various states. The pursuit for a low-carbon future is driving the need for innovative policy initiatives to maximize renewable energy utilization and maintain grid reliability. Integrated resource plans (IRPs) that utilities file with state commissions identify the optimal mix of resources required to serve customers over a long-term planning horizon.
The U.S. Energy Department on March 25 announced up to $22 million in investment to enhance the siting and permitting process for the development of large-scale renewable energy facilities across six states. The Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning, or R-STEP, program will distribute $10 million among six projects based in Indiana, Iowa,…...
As carbon pricing gains traction as a policy tool to combat climate change and achieve net-zero emissions, regulatory attention on U.S. carbon markets has been on the rise. Recent developments in state-level emissions trading programs have yielded mixed results…Read the full report …...