Offshore Wind Industry Faces Tough Road Ahead Amid Escalating Costs and Delays
The U.S. offshore wind industry is faced with a host of challenges including opposition over impacts to the environment and…Read the full report …...
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Visual Primer: Offshore Wind Industry Faces Tough Road Ahead Amid Escalating Costs and Delays
The U.S. offshore wind industry is faced with a host of challenges including opposition over impacts to the environment and coastal economies, escalating costs, and delays despite several projects reaching major milestones.
Georgia’s New Nuclear Reactor Signifies Broad Implications for U.S. Energy Industry
The completion of a new reactor at Georgia’s Plant Vogtle is viewed as a significant milestone for the U.S. nuclear industry despite massive cost overruns and years of delays. The lessons learned are expected to inform best practices…Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: Georgia’s New Nuclear Reactor Signifies Broad Implications for U.S. Energy Industry
The completion of a new reactor at Georgia’s Plant Vogtle is viewed as a significant milestone for the U.S. nuclear industry despite massive cost overruns and years of delays. The lessons learned are expected to inform best practices for new projects even as a host of advanced technologies ranging from small modular reactors to microreactors are being developed. The development comes at a time when focus on decarbonization and energy security has elevated the importance of nuclear power as a critical technology to achieve national and state goals.
Low-Carbon Fuels Gaining Policy Support to Address Transportation Sector Emissions
Low-carbon fuel programs are gaining prominence as an important avenue to help decarbonize the transportation sector, which accounts for a third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Recent actions range from biofuel mandates…Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: Low-Carbon Fuels Gaining Policy Support to Address Transportation Sector Emissions
Low-carbon fuel programs are gaining prominence as an important avenue to help decarbonize the transportation sector, which accounts for a third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Recent actions range from biofuel mandates under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program to legislative proposals across half a dozen states to establish clean fuel standards.
Visual Primer: Growing EV Adoption Spurs Creative Rate Structures for Charging Services
Utility commissions across U.S. states are exploring issues surrounding electric vehicle (EV) charging rates to ensure that rate structures foster effective and equitable use of… Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: Growing EV Adoption Spurs Creative Rate Structures for Charging Services
Utility commissions across U.S. states are exploring issues surrounding electric vehicle (EV) charging rates to ensure that rate structures foster effective and equitable use of the power grid for the benefit of all consumers.
Visual Primer: Community Solar Expands Across U.S. Driven by Supportive Policies and Incentives
Community solar is poised for significant growth across the U.S. driven by state actions to encourage solar power and incentives in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Also known as shared solar, community solar allows multiple energy customers to participate in projects that are remotely located and receive credits to lower their electricity bill.
Visual Primer: U.S. Offshore Wind Industry Strives to Adapt to Challenges as Projects Advance
Federal and state goals have boosted the offshore wind industry, leading to several projects under various stages of development. Although cost increases have challenged some projects along the East Coast, development activities are gaining momentum along the West Coast.
Visual Primer: Massive Subsidies Support Advanced Reactor Design While Protecting Traditional Nuclear Plants
Policy developments around nuclear energy continue to evolve driven by new reactor technologies and the need for carbon-free power to support clean energy goals. Nuclear operators can have their yellowcake and eat it too as massive federal and state subsidies protect traditional nuclear power plants while underwriting the development of advanced reactors.
Visual Primer: Biden Administration Advances New Actions to Progress Towards a Zero-Emission Vehicle Future
The market for electric vehicles (EV) continues to evolve as do efforts to address future charging needs. Recent actions range from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposals for tougher vehicle emissions standards to new national standards for federally-funded EV chargers, and the first round of funding under a $2.5 billion program to support charging and alternative fueling infrastructure.