U.S. Energy Department Announces $420 million to Accelerate Clean Energy Initiatives

Senate Bill to Establish Critical Electricity Infrastructure to Accommodate Clean Energy

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U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) introduced legislation on March 17, which aims to speed the development of clean energy by promoting competition, planning, transparency, and effective supervision of transmission networks. The bill titled Connecting Hard-to-Reach Areas with Renewable Powered Energy, or CHARGE, Act would establish reforms through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulations or the…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Social Cost of Carbon

Visual Primer: Biden Administration Renews Focus on Social Cost of Carbon to Further Climate Action

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Discussion around the social cost of greenhouse gases has drawn increased interest following the Biden administration’s renewed focus on establishing the climate metric for federal agencies to incorporate in their policy decisions.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Infrastructure Bill 2022 03 15 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Follow the Money – Infrastructure Disbursement Machine Takes Shape

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which represents the largest investment in U.S. infrastructure, includes major provisions important to the energy industry, ranging from building out the first national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to modernizing the electric transmission grid and expanding clean energy.

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Avista Utilities, Tacoma Power Join Western Energy Imbalance Market

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Avista Utilities and Tacoma Power on March 2 began their participation in the Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM) operated by the California Independent System Operator Corp. The two utilities serve a combined 600,00 electric customers in the Pacific Northwest. The enrollment expands the utilities’ ability to incorporate additional renewable energy while continuing to meet the…...

Texas State Lawmakers Pass Legislation to Enhance Grid Protection Against Cyber Attacks

Federal Agencies Issue Cybersecurity Advisory Amid Russia’s Attack on Ukraine

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Feb.26 published a co-operative cybersecurity advisory providing a summary of damaging malware that has been used to target Ukrainian organizations, along with direction on how organizations can detect and ensure privacy, protection, and safety of their networks. Organizations, following the…...

U.S. Energy Department

Visual Primer: Changing Generation Mix, Weather Events Prompt Proactive Transmission Planning Efforts

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Upgrading and expanding the U.S. electric transmission system is key to enhancing grid reliability and resilience while enabling greater integration of carbon-free resources to meet clean energy goals.

U.S. Energy Department

U.S. Energy Department Releases First Supply Chain Strategy to Support Clean Energy

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The U.S Energy Department on Feb. 24 published a comprehensive plan that details more than 60 actions to boost U.S. supply chain resiliency, stimulate domestic manufacturing capacity, and support job creation. The all-encompassing report labelled, “America’s Strategy to Secure the Supply Chain for a Robust Clean Energy Transition,” examines a number of paramount strategies to…...

Indiana Michigan Power

Indiana Regulator Approves $95 Million Rate Decrease for Indiana Michigan Power

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The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission on Feb. 23 approved a rate settlement agreement that will decrease the annual revenues of Indiana Michigan Power Company by 5.9 percent or $94.7 million. This will occur over two phases with the first phase effective immediately. The second phase will take effect in January 2023. The order represents a…...