Energy storage is evolving to be an essential part of the energy transition given its ability to provide power on demand and optimize grid performance amid the proliferation of intermittent renewable energy resources.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on April 21 issued a proposed rule to improve regional transmission planning and cost allocation, addressing the need for increased resilience and reliability of energy infrastructure while achieving cost savings for consumers. Among the key provisions, the proposal would require each transmission provider to seek the agreement of relevant state…...
The Bureau of Land Management on April 18 issued sale notices for its June 2022 competitive oil and gas lease sale. The reformed onshore lease sale follows the Department of the Interior’s November 2021 report that recommended an overhaul of the federal oil and gas program. The agency will apply the first increased royalty rate…...
U.S. carbon markets drew strong participation in recent auctions reflecting potentially higher demand for carbon allowances in anticipation of more stringent federal and state climate policies. Washington is advancing a new cap-and-invest program, while Vermont is examining options for a similar initiative to cut transportation sector emissions.
The New York State Public Service Commission on April 14 approved the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s contracts for two transmission projects: Clean Path New York LLC’s Clean Path NY and H.Q. Energy Services (U.S.) Inc.’s Champlain Hudson Power Express. The projects will deliver solar, wind, and hydroelectric power from upstate New…...
The U.S. Energy Department on April 12 issued a request for information to gather feedback from stakeholders regarding the implementation of the $225 million funding provision for improved building codes under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. States and building stock owners will benefit from this funding by upgrading building codes to ensure efficient…...
U.S. Senate lawmakers introduced legislation on April 8 to create an Executive Office for Nuclear Policy. The bill, titled “International Nuclear Energy Act of 2022,” aims to develop a nuclear export strategy to counteract the growing influence of China and Russia on global nuclear energy development. The bill, introduced by Chairman of the Senate Energy…...
In 2021, nuclear electricity generation in the U.S. declined for the second straight year, according to a report published by the Energy Information Administration on Apr 8. A total of 778 million megawatt-hours was produced by U.S. nuclear power plants in 2021, which is 1.5 percent less than the previous year. Across all sectors, nuclear…...
Aging infrastructure, a rapidly changing generation profile, and climate change concerns are driving efforts to facilitate a flexible power grid that can absorb higher levels of distributed resources and withstand damaging weather events.
The California Public Utilities Commission on April 7 extended incentives for electric appliances as part of its efforts to combat climate change and promote building decarbonization. In conformity with previous decisions, the agency accepted the budgets, stimulus levels, and another prerequisite for the Heat Pump Water Heater program as part of the Self-Generation Incentive Program…....