U.S. Energy Department Awards $28 Million to Enhance Energy Infrastructure Cybersecurity

FERC Proposes to Strengthen Reliability Standards for Electric Grid Cyber Systems

Cyber Security, Electric Transmission, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTS

The Federal Energy Regulation Commission (FERC) on Jan. 20 proposed to reinforce its Critical Infrastructure Protection reliability standards by demanding internal network security monitoring, or INSM, for high- and medium-impact bulk electric system cyber systems. Inclusion of INSM requirements in the reliability standards would complement current perimeter requirements for high- and medium-impact systems by enhancing…...

U.S. Energy Department Publishes Guidebook to Encourage Solar Energy Deployment

U.S. Energy Department Publishes Guidebook to Encourage Solar Energy Deployment

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTS, Solar

The U.S. Department of Energy on Jan. 19 published the third edition of “Solar Power in Your Community,” a guidebook to assist local governments gain ecological and economic advantage of expanded solar energy infrastructure. This guidebook includes about forty case studies showcasing field-tested methods to overcome the solar marketplace barriers and discusses new technologies and…...

New York to reach its Energy Storage Targe

Connecticut Launches Energy Storage Program to Support Resilience, Benefit Ratepayers

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, PRODUCTS

Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority on Jan. 18 inaugurated Energy Storage Solutions, an electric storage program for all categories of customers of Eversource and United Illuminating to adopt a consistent and robust electric distribution system. The Energy Storage Solutions enables customers to install energy storage set up as backup at their premises. The program will…...

ERCOT’s Final Winterization Report Confident That Texas Grid Is Prepared for Winter Weather

ERCOT’s Final Winterization Report Confident That Texas Grid Is Prepared for Winter Weather

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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) on Jan. 18 filed its final winter weatherization report, with the Public Utility Commission. The report indicates that 321 out of 324 electric generation units and transmission facilities completely passed inspection for new winterization regulations from the Commission. ERCOT, the grid operator, which manages about 90 percent of…...

President Biden Commits U.S. to Achieve 50 Percent Emissions Reductions in 2030

North Carolina Governor Strengthens Emissions Reduction Goals

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTS

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper on Jan. 7 issued an executive order reinforcing the state’s commitment to clean energy and outlining next steps in the state’s plan to achieve net zero emissions. The order increases the state-wide goal to a 50 percent reduction in emissions from 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve net zero emission…...

New York Commission Issues Order Addressing Offshore Wind Energy Integration

U.S. Interior Issues Draft Review of Wind Area With 1.6 Gigawatts Potential Offshore California

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The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Jan. 11 announced the release of its draft environmental assessment on the possible environmental and socioeconomic effects of commercial leases as well as related site assessment activities in the offshore Humboldt Wind Energy Area of California. The Humboldt WEA covers an area of about 206 square miles…...

Virginia Regulator Approves $650 Million Grid Transformation Plan for Dominion Energy

Virginia Regulator Approves $650 Million Grid Transformation Plan for Dominion Energy

Cyber Security, Electric Transmission, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTS

The Virginia State Corporations Commission on Jan. 7 approved the second phase of the Grid Transformation Plan proposed by Dominion Energy Inc. for the years 2022 and 2023. The approved phase II is focused on a set of projects aimed at accommodating the growing participation of distributed energy resources promoted by recent policy developments. Virginia’s Clean…...

Minnesota Governor Unveils Plan to Achieve 100 Percent Carbon-Free Electricity by 2050

New York Grid Operator Proposes Capacity Market Changes to Meet Decarbonization Mandates

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The New York Independent System Operator submitted market rule changes for consideration by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proposing to revise buyer-side mitigation, or BSM, rules, in a bid to advance the objectives of the state’s landmark climate law, according to a Jan. 10 press release. The changes would exempt clean energy resources from…...

New York Begins Process for Second Offshore Wind Solicitation to Procure At Least 1,000 Megawatts

New York to Invest $500 Million in Offshore Wind Infrastructure

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Jan. 5 announced a plan to enhance the state’s renewable energy footprint including an investment of $500 million in offshore wind infrastructure, as part of the 2022 State of the State. The plan calls for investments in offshore wind manufacturing and associated supply chain, and is expected to create…...

Visual Primer: Climate Push Intensifies Across U.S. to Meet Ambitious Environmental and Energy Goals

Visual Primer: Climate Push Intensifies Across U.S. to Meet Ambitious Environmental and Energy Goals

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Federal and state government agencies across the U.S. are advancing climate measures for effective implementation of emissions-reduction strategies to progress towards ambitious goals. Federal actions include an executive order directing the federal government to use its procurement power to achieve net-zero emissions, stronger auto fuel standards, and a methane reduction proposal. Recent state actions range from New York’s plan to implement its landmark climate law to Colorado’s oil and gas emission standards, and a cap-and-invest program in Oregon.