U.S. Senate lawmakers introduced legislation on April 8 to create an Executive Office for Nuclear Policy. The bill, titled “International Nuclear Energy Act of 2022,” aims to develop a nuclear export strategy to counteract the growing influence of China and Russia on global nuclear energy development. The bill, introduced by Chairman of the Senate Energy…...
In 2021, nuclear electricity generation in the U.S. declined for the second straight year, according to a report published by the Energy Information Administration on Apr 8. A total of 778 million megawatt-hours was produced by U.S. nuclear power plants in 2021, which is 1.5 percent less than the previous year. Across all sectors, nuclear…...
Aging infrastructure, a rapidly changing generation profile, and climate change concerns are driving efforts to facilitate a flexible power grid that can absorb higher levels of distributed resources and withstand damaging weather events.
The California Public Utilities Commission on April 7 extended incentives for electric appliances as part of its efforts to combat climate change and promote building decarbonization. In conformity with previous decisions, the agency accepted the budgets, stimulus levels, and another prerequisite for the Heat Pump Water Heater program as part of the Self-Generation Incentive Program…....
The Department of Public Service (DPS) on April 4 released the third State of Storage report affirming expansion in reaching New York’s energy storage target of 3 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, with a provisional objective of utilizing 1.5 GW by 2025. As of the end of 2021, total utilised and awarded projects increased 4 percent…...
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on March 31 published its new 2022-26 strategic plan outlining the agency’s priorities, including advancing and protecting the electric grid, improving energy infrastructure siting reviews, and encouraging public participation in the commission’s proceedings. The plan details how the commission will carry out each priority, including a series of goals and…...
Across the U.S., state and federal agencies are accelerating efforts to bolster electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, expand consumer incentives, or electrify fleets, reflecting the growing importance of transportation electrification to achieve clean energy goals. States are also tasked with deploying billions in new federal funds for charging stations under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
The U.S. Energy Department on March 30 announced new guidelines for federal building energy codes to save energy costs and encourage energy efficiency. The agency also proposed new requirements for residential pool heaters and air conditioners to assist consumers in reducing their energy costs. Over the next 30 years, the new guidelines and proposed standards…...
The Environmental Protection Agency issued its strategic plan for the fiscal year 2022-2026 on March 28 in conjunction with President Biden’s proposed budget for the fiscal year 2023. The budget proposal requests $11.8 billion for the agency, complementing the resources provided in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The agency plan outlines strategies to…...
The Biden Administration on March 28, 2022 forwarded to Congress the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The proposed budget for the Department of Energy includes funds to tackle climate change through the enhanced implementation of clean energy, restructuring the U.S. energy portfolio to enhance the nation’s energy independence, and invest in metropolitan and…...
