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

Wisconsin Launches Home Energy Rebates Program Supported by Inflation Reduction Act

The U.S. Energy Department on Aug. 2 announced that Wisconsin has unveiled its initial Home Energy Rebates program, supported by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. Wisconsin is the first state in the U.S. to inaugurate the Home Efficiency (HOMES) segment of the rebate program. The program particularly empowers lower income families to save on energy…...

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Residential Solar Installations in California Increasingly Paired With Battery Systems: EIA

Pairing residential solar installations with battery storage has been increasing in California, according to a July 18 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. As of April 2024, over 50 percent of residential solar photovoltaic installations were paired with battery storage, in comparison to around 20 percent during October 2023. Excess solar generated at…...

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New York Faces Shortfall to Achieve 70 Percent Renewable Energy Milestone: NYSERDA

A new report released by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority states that several factors such as global inflation and high interest rates are hindering the state’s ability to reach 70 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2030. The draft version of New York’s Clean Energy Standard, or CES, Biennial…...

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act – Opportunities for Utilities

The enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in 2021, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022, has unleashed billions in federal funding for theenergy sector. These include…Read the full report  …...

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Minnesota Commission Accepts Electric Utilities Integrated Distribution Plans

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has accepted integrated distribution plans, or IDPs, filed by Xcel Energy, Minnesota Power, Dakota Electric Association and Otter Tail Power. The IDPs examine the utilities’ current and future distribution projects and expenditure for their systems. The acceptance of the plans ensures the utilities are planning for the reliability, safety, security…...

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Visual Primer: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act – Opportunities for Utilities

The enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in 2021, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022, has unleashed billions in federal funding for the
energy sector. These include infrastructure improvements, clean energy deployment, transportation electrification, grid reliability, energy efficiency, and cyber security. Regulators across U.S. states have opened dockets requesting reports on utility actions or initiated proceedings to gather comments on utility opportunities.

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Momentum Builds for Advanced Nuclear to Achieve Decarbonization Goals

Advanced nuclear solutions are garnering broad support with a slate of initiatives including funding research, developing regulatory frameworks, and planning or constructing advanced reactors. The ability of nuclear energy to produce carbon-free power is increasingly considered…Read the full report…...

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Visual Primer: Momentum Builds for Advanced Nuclear to Achieve Decarbonization Goals

Advanced nuclear solutions are garnering broad support with a slate of initiatives including funding research, developing regulatory frameworks, and planning or constructing advanced reactors. The ability of nuclear energy to produce carbon-free power is increasingly considered critical for decarbonizing the power sector to fight climate change while ensuring a reliable electricity supply.