To address the escalating demand on the power grid due to the rise in electric vehicle (EV) charging, electric utilities are compelled to develop rate structures that encourage EV owners to charge during off-peak hours, thereby aiding utilities in managing the…Read the full report …...
To address the escalating demand on the power grid due to the rise in electric vehicle (EV) charging, electric utilities are compelled to develop rate structures that encourage EV owners to charge during off-peak hours, thereby aiding utilities in managing the grid's overall demand.
As renewables continue to grow in the move towards a low-carbon future, energy storage is critical to mitigate the variability of wind and solar resources and enhance reliability and resiliency of the electric grid. Federal and state actions continue to facilitate the adoption of storage as a key solution in this transition. U.S. utility-scale battery storage capacity is expected to increase from 1.5 gigawatts (GW) in 2020 to 30 GW in 2025, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The Delaware Natural Resources and Environmental Control Department on Jan. 3 submitted an offshore wind procurement report to Governor John Carney and state lawmakers which comprehensively examines the dynamic landscape of the offshore wind industry and identifies factors to consider in developing an offshore wind program. Further, the report discusses key developments that will impact…...
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Dec. 19 announced a proactive step in supporting the Biden-Harris administration’s renewable energy objectives by initiating a regional environmental review for potential development on five offshore wind lease areas off California’s central and north coasts. A wind energy auction for the five leases held last December drew competitive…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Dec. 18 announced a pioneering initiative, earmarking up to $530 million in competitive grants for technical assistance that not only aims to foster a skilled workforce and inclusive programs aligned with President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative but also seeks to expedite energy efficiency projects for the decarbonization of buildings. This initiative…...
Grid operators and utilities across the U.S. have enhanced their winter preparation initiatives building on lessons learned from winter storms Uri and Elliott. Higher-than-average temperatures in the northern half of the U.S. are expected to…Read the full report …...