The Energy Bar Association (EBA) will present their Northeast Chapter Summit on January 18, 2023, from 12:00 PM – 06:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).View in-person registration information, and virtual registration information.The summit will be a hybrid half-day event, and will include educational sessions, a keynote presentation, networking opportunities, and a closing reception…....
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 4 announced the first of its kind Smart Home Energy Management System, or SHEMS, which will assist homeowners in obtaining ENERGY STAR certification and creating a one-of-a-kind smart home. SHEMS refers to a package of smart home products that are connected to a central service and enables end…...
The energy component of the S&P Goldman Sachs Commodity Index, or GSCI, increased 10 percent at the end of 2022 compared to the first trading day of that year, according to a Jan. 3 report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The increase in the index can be largely attributed to the Russian invasion of…...
The North Carolina Utilities Commission on Dec. 30 issued an order adopting an initial Carbon Plan creating a least cost future pathway to meet the carbon dioxide emissions reduction obligations of the state. Legislation enacted in October 2021 mandates a 70 percent reduction in emissions from electricity generating assets in North Carolina owned or utilized…...
Ambitious federal goals and initiatives, coupled with state commitments, are driving the transition to a low-carbon future across the U.S. Investments and tax incentives included in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) have added new momentum to the renewable and clean energy industries including offshore wind, nuclear power, and distributed solar.…. Read the full report…...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Dec. 20 finalized national clean air standards to cut smog- and soot-forming emissions from heavy-duty trucks beginning with model year 2027, the first update in more than 20 years and more than 80 percent stronger than current standards. The move is a step towards the implementation of the historic…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Dec 19 released a notice of intent to offer $45 million for states and local governments to advance the application of the latest building energy standards to aid in the development of buildings and cut down energy bills for residential and commercial consumers. The Building Energy Codes: Resilient and Efficient…...
The American Gas Association (AGA) will present a kick-off meeting to clarify and validate their 2023 Best Practices Questions. 2023 Best Practices Kick-Off Meeting January 17, 2023 – January 19, 2023 Southwest Gas 1600 East Northern Ave Phoenix, AZ 85020 Hotel information For information, contact: Mrs. LaMona Gray Coordinator, Operations and Engineering lgray@aga.org…...
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Petroleum Reserves announced on Dec. 16 that it will begin repurchasing crude oil for Strategic Petroleum Reserves, or SPR, by buying oil at a lower price than the $96 per barrel average it was sold for. This will be the first fixed price replenishment, in order to secure…...
Net metering policies, which have been instrumental in driving the growth of distributed solar across the U.S., are poised for further evolution as states explore a holistic approach to establish compensation mechanisms. In California, a long-time leader in solar adoption, regulators have approved a significant overhaul of the net metering program, a decision that will likely have broad implications for the industry nationwide.
The California Independent System Operator Board and the Western Energy Imbalance Market Governing Body have approved both the Energy Storage Enhancements and Resource Sufficiency Energy Enhancements initiatives, according to a Dec. 16 news release. The initiatives are expected to be adopted by the upcoming summer when extreme temperatures create high demand during peak hours. The…...
