FERC Proposes Broad Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation Reforms

U.S. Energy Department Begins Environmental Review Process for Grid United’s Transmission Project Connecting Eastern and Western Grids

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The U.S. Energy Department has announced a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for Grid United’s proposed North Plains Connector project connecting the nation’s eastern and western electric grids. The $3.2 billion project includes approximately 420 miles of an up to 525 kilovolt high voltage transmission line, which would run from Montana…...

energy production

U.S. Energy Production Rises Faster Than Energy Consumption: EIA

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Total U.S. energy production between January and July 2024 was 68 percent, or 24 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) higher compared to the same period in 1974, according to an Oct. 29 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The increase in energy production, most notably natural gas and crude oil production can be…...

New Jersey Approves Funding Method for 3.5-Gigawatt Offshore Wind Program

First U.S. Gulf of Maine Wind Auction Yields $22 Million in Winning Bids

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The U.S. Interior Department on Oct. 29 held the first commercial offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Maine. Overseen by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the auction resulted in two provisional winners – Avangrid Renewables and Invenergy NE Offshore Wind – with almost $22 million in winning bids. The leased areas have…...

clean energy ports

U.S. EPA Announces Nearly $3 Billion for Clean Energy Projects in Ports

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Oct. 29 announced 55 project selections that would receive almost $3 billion under the agency’s Clean Ports Program. Funded by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, the program supports the deployment of clean energy, zero-emission vehicles, and infrastructure at U.S. ports. The projects would facilitate the purchase of new zero-emission…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Canada Offshore Wind 2024 10 29 Blog preview

New Regulatory Regime Sets the Stage for Offshore Wind Development in Canada

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Canada has passed legislation to unlock the vast potential of offshore renewable energy in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. This marks a significant step forward for the offshore wind industry in the region, establishing a…Read the full report…...

President Biden Supports Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan Including $73 Billion in Power Grid Investment

U.S. Energy Department Awards Over $470 Million to States and Tribal Nations for Grid Modernization

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The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 25 announced nearly $474 million in fiscal year 2024 funding for states, territories, and tribal nations through the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants program supported by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This brings the total awards under the program to $1.3 billion since FY 2022…....

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Canada Offshore Wind 2024 10 29 Blog preview

Visual Primer: New Regulatory Regime Sets the Stage for Offshore Wind Development in Canada

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Canada has passed legislation to unlock the vast potential of offshore renewable energy in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. This marks a significant step forward for the offshore wind industry in the region, establishing a joint regulatory framework to harness the Atlantic wind resources.

Michigan Regulator Approves Energy Efficiency Programs for Low-Income Utility Customers

Michigan’s Energy Waste Reduction Programs Expected to Save $1.4 Billion for Utility Customers

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The Michigan Public Service Commission or Oct. 25 released a report on the state’s Energy Waste Reduction, EWR, programs, finding that EWR efforts could generate up to $1.4 billion in cost savings for utility customers over the 12- year lifecycle of these programs. The cost savings are a result of a decrease in demand of…...

Electric Vehicles on Utility Services

New Jersey Board Adopts Requirements for Medium and Heavy Duty EV Charging Programs

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The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Oct. 23 adopted minimum filing requirements for investor-owned electric utilities to propose charging programs for medium- and heavy-duty, or MHD, electric vehicles and fleet. The requirements call for extensive planning, such as ensuring scalability and effectively managing grid load caused by EV charging. The filing requirements are…...

Pacific Gas and Electric Proposes Subscription Pricing for Commercial Electric Vehicles to Boost Investment

U.S. EPA Awards $250 Million for EV Charging Infrastructure Along I-95 Freight Corridor

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Oct. 23 announced the award of nearly $250 million to the Clean Corridor Coalition to develop charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles along the Interstate-95 or I-95 corridor. The award will support the development of 24 freight truck charging sites, providing 450 charging ports along the I-95…....

New Jersey Examines Resource Adequacy Alternatives to Advance Clean Energy Goals

U.S. Energy Department Invests $430 Million for Clean Energy Supply Chain Projects in Former Coal-Reliant Communities

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The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 22 announced $428 million for 14 projects to support clean energy manufacturing projects in areas that were previously reliant on coal for their local economy. Selected by the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains, the projects are led by small and medium businesses and would benefit 15 communities…...