EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Distributed Solar

Visual Primer: Evolving Distributed Solar Landscape Prompts Policy Changes

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Grid Modernization, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Smart Grid, Solar

Several states are reshaping their distributed generation policies and programs amid the proliferation of distributed solar and other solutions prompted by changing customer needs and clean energy goals. Recent actions range from California’s proposed net metering successor, which has triggered cost-shift debates in the nation’s largest solar market, to New York’s roadmap to achieve 10 gigawatts (GW) of distributed solar by 2030.

U.S. EPA Announces Initiatives to Advance Building Performance Policies

U.S. EPA Announces Initiatives to Advance Building Performance Policies

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 21 announced new initiatives that will help lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve the energy efficiency of commercial buildings. These actions support President Biden’s climate agenda. EPA and its ENERGY STAR program represent a fundamental tool for reducing carbon and achieving industry standard construction efficiency, as well as…...

New York Commission Issues Order Addressing Offshore Wind Energy Integration

New York Commission Issues Order Addressing Offshore Wind Energy Integration

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The New York State Public Service Commission on Jan. 20 issued an order on recommendations related to offshore wind energy integration identified in the Power Grid Study released in January 2021. The order requires revisions to upcoming offshore wind procurements and establishes a technology working group to test and implement innovative transmission technologies. Further, the…...

Illinois Commission Launches Investigation into Value of Distributed Generation

National Grid to Advance Solar Program for 160,000 Low-Income Customers in New York

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The New York State Public Service Commission on Jan. 20 sanctioned the first stage of an expanded solar-for-all program, or E-SFA, which will benefit National Grid’s low-income electric customers. Customers already registered in the utility’s energy affordability program will be automatically enrolled in the new program, resulting in electricity bill savings of $5 per month…....

U.S. Energy Department Publishes Guidebook to Encourage Solar Energy Deployment

U.S. Energy Department Publishes Guidebook to Encourage Solar Energy Deployment

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The U.S. Department of Energy on Jan. 19 published the third edition of “Solar Power in Your Community,” a guidebook to assist local governments gain ecological and economic advantage of expanded solar energy infrastructure. This guidebook includes about forty case studies showcasing field-tested methods to overcome the solar marketplace barriers and discusses new technologies and…...

New York to reach its Energy Storage Targe

Connecticut Launches Energy Storage Program to Support Resilience, Benefit Ratepayers

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Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority on Jan. 18 inaugurated Energy Storage Solutions, an electric storage program for all categories of customers of Eversource and United Illuminating to adopt a consistent and robust electric distribution system. The Energy Storage Solutions enables customers to install energy storage set up as backup at their premises. The program will…...

ERCOT’s Final Winterization Report Confident That Texas Grid Is Prepared for Winter Weather

ERCOT’s Final Winterization Report Confident That Texas Grid Is Prepared for Winter Weather

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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) on Jan. 18 filed its final winter weatherization report, with the Public Utility Commission. The report indicates that 321 out of 324 electric generation units and transmission facilities completely passed inspection for new winterization regulations from the Commission. ERCOT, the grid operator, which manages about 90 percent of…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Pricing

Virginia’s New Governor Issues Order Seeking Withdrawal From Regional Carbon Program

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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin on Jan. 15 issued an executive order to reexamine the state’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI, the nation’s first mandatory cap-and-trade program to cut power sector emissions. The order notes that Virginia’s participation in RGGI risks contributing to the increased cost of electricity. Virginia became an official…...

Oregon Governor Orders Sweeping Climate Action Setting Sector-Specific Emissions Caps, Tougher Clean Fuel Targets

Colorado Introduces Framework to Implement Climate Policy

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The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on Jan. 14 released its Climate Equity Framework which outlines steps to implement the state’s air quality and climate policies, and plans to promote environmental justice. The framework proposes various suggestions to ensure public engagement and opinion in climate change policymaking and to minimize climate impact on…...

U.S. Energy Department Announces $420 million to Accelerate Clean Energy Initiatives

U.S. Energy Department Announces $420 million to Accelerate Clean Energy Initiatives

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The U.S Energy Department of Energy has announced a $420 million funding opportunity for the agency’s Energy Frontier Research Centers, or EFRCs, which have been instrumental in innovation and have unlocked scientific breakthroughs leading to transformative climate solutions like solar windows and carbon capture technology. The funding aims to incentivise climate solutions through early-stage research…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Electric Vehicles

Visual Primer: Climate Goals Spur New Measures to Accelerate Transition Towards Zero-Emission Vehicles

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Grid Modernization, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, Smart Grid

Federal and state agencies are advancing policy measures and incentives to foster transportation electrification, a key strategy to achieve ambitious emissions reduction mandates. Recent actions range from stronger national fuel efficiency standards to California’s $1.5 billion annual investment in clean vehicle incentives, and clean truck rules in New York and New Jersey.