Alternative energy
DOE has announced funding for three offshore wind demonstrations focused on deployment of grid-connected systems in U.S. waters. On May 7, 2014, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced $141M in funding for three pioneering offshore wind demonstration projects aimed to deploy innovative grid-connected systems in federal and state waters by 2017. The proposed projects –…...
New York’s fast-evolving energy industry is focused on preparing for a future in which new technologies present broad opportunities to modernize energy systems in ways that could significantly increase resiliency. In June 2013, New York unveiled a comprehensive plan to increase infrastructure and building resilience including initiatives to mitigate weather-related impacts. These initiatives are designed…...
U.S. biomass-based diesel imports witnessed a 10-fold growth between 2012 and 2013, reflecting increased demand to meet renewable fuel blending mandates. On May 2, 2014, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released a report showing that U.S. biomass-based diesel imports increased to record levels from 61 million gallons (MG) in 2012 to 525 MG in 2013,…...
Since the turn of the century, increased scrutiny has been placed on the U.S. electric grid. The threat of weather disruption, physical and cyber-attacks, and decreased regional power generation capacity due to emissions regulations are key factors framing the debate over how to achieve power security and supply. Overview In 2012, Hurricane Sandy exposed electric…...
EPA has significantly reduced the volumetric requirement for cellulosic biofuels under 2013 RFS to reflect actual production data. On April 22, 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revised the cellulosic biofuel mandate under the 2013 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requirements issued in August 2013. EPA significantly reduced the 2013 cellulosic biofuel volumetric requirement from six…...
On February 5, 2014, The New York Green Bank (NYGB) issued its first solicitation for project funding. With project funding commencing, NYGB aims to create a sustainable stream of private capital to replace intermittent grants and subsidies from state and federal sources, and be the first U.S. Green Bank to target $1 billion in capitalization…....
DOE has announced $15M in funding to support affordable solar development in communities. On April 17, 2014, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced $15M in funding for community solar development as part of the administration’s goal to double renewable energy generation by 2020. The Solar Market Pathways funding opportunity, provided under the 2011 DOE SunShot…...
DOE has released a draft solicitation for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects that could provide up to $4B in loan guarantees. On April 16, 2014, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued a draft loan guarantee solicitation for innovative renewable energy and energy efficiency projects aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Renewable Energy and…...
The New York Independent System Operator has completed a $38M primary power control center to enhance grid monitoring capabilities. On April 15, 2014, the Department of Energy (DOE) recognized the completion of New York Independent System Operator’s (NYISO) smart grid and primary power control facility in Rensselaer, New York. The non-profit NYISO – which oversees…...
On January 2, 2014, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission officially entered into two Memoranda of Understanding (MOU). The MOUs will provide solutions for overlapping jurisdiction and sharing information of mutual interest. Overview On March 5, 2014, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced…...
The Clean Energy Victory Bonds Act would create small-denomination treasury bonds to fund clean energy incentives. On April 8, 2014, Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced the Clean Energy Victory Bonds Act of 2014, aimed to create treasury savings bonds – modeled after the victory bonds sold during World War II –…...
DOE has released a five-year Strategic Plan outlining priorities to address the nation’s energy, security, economic, and environmental challenges. On April 7, 2014, the Department of Energy (DOE) released its Strategic Plan for 2014-2018 to advance its mission of enhancing U.S. security and economic growth through transformative science, technology, and market solutions to address energy,…...