Construction began on June 10 to transform the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) in New York City into what would be the nation’s largest offshore wind port, according to a press release from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The facility will serve as the operations and maintenance hub for Empire…...
Electricity supply shortage could occur if demand during peak periods is higher than projected or if electricity supply produced is lower than anticipated, according to the North American Electric Reliability Corporations (NERC) 2024 Summer Reliability Assessment. The U.S. Energy Information Administration issued an analysis on June 10, highlighting the findings of the assessment. The continental…...
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 …...
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.
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…...
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…...
Regulators and lawmakers across the U.S. are increasingly exploring the possibilities of deploying virtual power plants (VPPs) as a cost-effective means to provide grid services. VPPs have garnered attention as…Read the full report …...
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released its annual summer market and reliability report, providing an outlook for energy markets and electric reliability for the period of June-September 2024. The report forecasts warmer-than-average summer temperatures that increase electricity demand and adequate generating availability, although extreme conditions could challenge specific regions. Data center consumption has been…...