The California Public Utilities Commission announced on Oct. 3 that over 11.5 million residents will receive reductions in their October electric bills through the California Climate Credit. In total, California will pay over $800 million for residents and $82 million for small businesses. The credit is funded by proceeds from the Cap-and-Trade program, which establishes…...
The push to expand energy storage capacity reflects the drive for more resilient and flexible energy systems to support the shift to clean energy. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) anticipates significant growth in energy storage with nearly 36 gigawatts (GW) added by the end of 2028 based on plans reported by utilities. At the end of 2023, U.S. electric utilities reported operating about 15.8 GW of battery storage capacity.
There is a growing focus on reducing the contributions of buildings to greenhouse gas emissions in order to accelerate progress toward a net-zero carbon future. Buildings account for about… Read the full report …...
There is a growing focus on reducing the contributions of buildings to greenhouse gas emissions in order to accelerate progress toward a net-zero carbon future. Buildings account for about 40 percent of total energy use in the U.S. and 35 percent of the nation's carbon emissions, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
The U.S. Energy Department on Sep.16 announced $90 million in funding to implement updated energy codes for residential and commercial buildings in several cities, states, and tribal nations. The awards will support 25 projects across several states to ensure buildings utilize the latest energy-saving technology. The funding is an allocation from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment…...
Despite facing hurdles, the U.S. offshore wind industry continues to make progress. The Vineyard Wind project off Massachusetts is under investigation after a turbine blade failure, and a Gulf of Mexico lease auction has been canceled due to…Read the full report…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Aug. 29 announced Arizona’s launch of its first Home Energy Rebates Program established by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA. The first state to initiate the program was New York, which announced the program on May 30. The launch is part of a wider national initiative to deliver $8.8…...
The U.S. Energy Department has released a resource hub providing a suite of tools to support private and public stakeholders in fulfilling increasing electricity demand, while maintaining grid reliability, security, and affordability. Electricity demand is expected to increase significantly over the next decade driven by the domestic manufacturing sector, growing electrification, the increase in artificial…...
Amid ongoing improvements to interconnection processes across the U.S., current queue backlogs and the rapid increase in…Read the full report …...
Amid ongoing improvements to interconnection processes across the U.S., current queue backlogs and the rapid increase in new resources seeking to connect to the grid are driving innovative solutions.