EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Community Solar 2024 06 11 Blog preview

Visual Primer: New Policies and Programs Drive Nationwide Expansion of Community Solar

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New and expanded federal tax credits, along with funding for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All residential program, have set the stage for further growth in the community solar industry. Several states have taken action to establish or expand community solar programs. Also known as shared solar, community solar allows multiple energy customers to participate in projects that are remotely located and receive credits to lower their electricity bill.

ComEd Unveils $1.7 Billion Energy Efficiency Plan for Illinois Customers

Biden Administration Announces $45 Million to Fund Loans for Energy Efficiency Programs

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The U.S. Energy Department on June 6 announced $45 million from the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant, or RLF, program to five states and the District of Columbia. The program, supported by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, offers funds that allow states and territories to make available loans and subsidies to…...

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U.S. to Expand Hydrogen Production Using Electrolyzers: EIA

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Developers plan to expand U.S. hydrogen production employing technologies that make use of electricity, according to a June 6 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The use of planned electrolyzer installations would shift hydrogen production away from its traditional reliance on hydrocarbon feedstocks towards the usage of electricity to produce hydrogen from water…....

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U.S. Natural Gas Prices Less Volatile During 2023 Compared to 2022: EIA

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The average price of U.S. natural gas declined during 2023 compared to 2022 and became less volatile, according to a June 4 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Price volatility increased during 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the cessation of Russian pipelined gas to Europe. The Russian invasion of Ukraine,…...

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California Enhances Community Solar Programs to Reach More Customers

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The California Public Utilities Commission has expanded and enhanced the state’s current community solar programs and introduced a new community renewable energy initiative, enabling access to  a wider range of consumers. These changes will allow California to take advantage of state and federal funding including the $7 billion Solar for All program funded by the…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Electric Vehicles 2024 06 04 Blog preview

States and Utilities Harness Vehicle-to-Grid Technology for Energy System Flexibility

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Even as transportation electrification expands to medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, states across the U.S. are examining policies to harness the benefits of vehicle-to-grid functionality. The ability of electric vehicles (EVs) to inject…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Electric Vehicles 2024 06 04 Blog preview

Visual Primer: States and Utilities Harness Vehicle-to-Grid Technology for Energy System Flexibility

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, PRODUCTS, Renewables

Even as transportation electrification expands to medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, states across the U.S. are examining policies to harness the benefits of vehicle-to-grid functionality. The ability of electric vehicles (EVs) to inject power from their batteries into the grid has the potential to optimize charging and mitigate grid impacts.

Biden Administration Approves $40 million to Lower Energy Costs

New York First State to Launch Home Energy Rebates Program Established by Inflation Reduction Act

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The U.S. Energy Department on May 30 announced New York as the first state in the U.S. to initiate their Home Energy Rebates Program established by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA. The launch is part of a wider national initiative to deliver $8.8 billion in federal funding for states, territories and tribes to…...

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Natural Gas Usage for Power Generation During Summer 2024 Forecast to Reach 2023 Record Volume: EIA

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U.S. natural gas usage for power generation during summer 2024 is forecast to reach close to the record volume consumed last year, according to a May 30 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The agency projects that U.S. natural gas usage for power generation will average 44.7 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd)…...

Virginia Regulator Approves $650 Million Grid Transformation Plan for Dominion Energy

Biden Administration Announces Initiative With 21 States to Modernize Power Grid

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The Biden administration has launched a new initiative to address the challenges and opportunities faced by the power grid in the 21st century. The initiative, Federal-State Modern Grid Deployment Initiative, is a collaboration with 21 states, federal agencies, and stakeholders to facilitate quick and cost-effective adaptation of the power grid. Participating states will strive to…...