Week Ahead: CT’s Energy Storage Solicitation, CA’s 2025 Energy Code, Gulf of Mexico Wind Energy Development
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Energy Efficiency Vital for Building Decarbonization in the Shift to Net-Zero Economy
Recognizing the crucial role of energy efficiency in enabling an affordable energy transition, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled the first federal blueprint for decarbonizing the buildings sector including goals to reduce on-site energy use intensity … Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: Energy Efficiency Vital for Building Decarbonization in the Shift to Net-Zero Economy
Recognizing the crucial role of energy efficiency in enabling an affordable energy transition, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled the first federal blueprint for decarbonizing the buildings sector including goals to reduce on-site energy use intensity in buildings. Additionally, multiple states have pledged to accelerate the shift to zero-emission residential buildings, highlighting the growing importance of energy-efficient solutions in achieving broader energy and climate objectives.
U.S. EPA Announces $20 Billion in Grants to Advance Clean Energy and Climate Solutions
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…...
Biden Administration Announces $4 Billion in Advanced Energy Tax Credits for Over 100 Projects
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…...
States Enhance Oversight of Utility Resource Planning
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…Read the full report…...
First Multi-State Offshore Wind Solicitation Receives Four Proposals
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…...
Visual Primer: States Enhance Oversight of Utility Resource Planning
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.
U.S. Nuclear Energy Landscape Poised for Change Amid Evolving Policies and Regulations
Recent policy developments in the U.S. nuclear power industry indicate a growing recognition of the carbon-free nature of nuclear energy to support the energy transition. With Congress considering nuclear energy reforms, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposing rules for…Read the full report…...