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…
