The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 12 proposed measures to reduce wasteful methane emissions in the oil and gas sector in accordance with the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA. The proposed rule involves imposing charges on significant emitters that exceed emissions intensity levels established by Congress. In December, the agency issued New Source…...
To address the escalating demand on the power grid due to the rise in electric vehicle (EV) charging, electric utilities are compelled to develop rate structures that encourage EV owners to charge during off-peak hours, thereby aiding utilities in managing the…Read the full report …...
To address the escalating demand on the power grid due to the rise in electric vehicle (EV) charging, electric utilities are compelled to develop rate structures that encourage EV owners to charge during off-peak hours, thereby aiding utilities in managing the grid's overall demand.
Join The 2023 National Association Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Western Regional Training on Distribution System Planning and Resilience The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), teaming up with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, is hosting again another regional training this Winter 2024. Open to State Energy…...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 8 awarded nearly $1 billion under its Clean School Bus Program funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The agency selected 67 applicants in 280 school districts serving more than seven million students across 37 states. With this, the program has awarded nearly $2 billion, funding…...
As renewables continue to grow in the move towards a low-carbon future, energy storage is critical to mitigate the variability of wind and solar resources and enhance reliability and resiliency of the electric grid. Federal and state actions continue to facilitate the adoption of storage as a key solution…Read the full report …...
The Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 5 issued a final rule granting primacy to Louisiana for regulating Class VI wells for geologic carbon sequestration. The rule allows the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources to issue underground injection control, or UIC, permits for geologic carbon sequestration facilities as Class VI wells and ensure compliance under a…...
As renewables continue to grow in the move towards a low-carbon future, energy storage is critical to mitigate the variability of wind and solar resources and enhance reliability and resiliency of the electric grid. Federal and state actions continue to facilitate the adoption of storage as a key solution in this transition. U.S. utility-scale battery storage capacity is expected to increase from 1.5 gigawatts (GW) in 2020 to 30 GW in 2025, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Join The 2024 Energy Bar Association (EBA) Transmission and Market Developments in the western interconnection Delve into the evolving energy terrain of the Western Interconnection at the Energizer Workshop on January 17th, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, hosted by the Energy Bar Association’s Rocky Mountain Chapter. This two-hour session features industry experts, including Holly…...
The Delaware Natural Resources and Environmental Control Department on Jan. 3 submitted an offshore wind procurement report to Governor John Carney and state lawmakers which comprehensively examines the dynamic landscape of the offshore wind industry and identifies factors to consider in developing an offshore wind program. Further, the report discusses key developments that will impact…...
