Renewable Energy Ban Too Late To Stop 700+ MW Solar Portfolio

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:15:02 +0000

The sun has yet to set on wind and solar development in Oklahoma, despite looming concerns over a statewide ban.

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DOE Advances Three Potential NIETCs—High-Priority National Electric Transmission Corridors

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:00:14 +0000

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has advanced three potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs) into Phase 3 of its designation process, focusing on areas with critical transmission constraints […]

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An overview of the three Phase 3 NIETC designations—Lake Erie-Canada, Southwestern Grid Connector, and Tribal Energy Access—marking critical areas for grid expansion to improve reliability, resilience, and clean energy integration. Source: DOE, Dec. 16, 2024

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EPA Proposes Tighter NOx Limits for Combustion Turbines

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:23:53 +0000

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed tougher nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions limits for new, modified, and reconstructed stationary combustion turbines. The proposed rule identifies a combination of combustion controls […]

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Power and Data Center Sectors Join Forces to Resolve Mounting Electricity Demand Uncertainties

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:34:59 +0000

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has launched an ambitious new initiative alongside power companies, grid operators, and several tech giants to establish five to 10 “flexibility hubs” that will […]

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Projections of potential power consumption in U.S. data centers scenarios, 2023–2030. Courtesy: EPRI, Powering Intelligence: Analyzing Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Energy Consumption. May 2024.

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AEP Ohio Proposes New Utility Tariff for Data Centers to Offset Infrastructure Costs

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:47:24 +0000

American Electric Power (AEP) subsidiary AEP Ohio filed a settlement agreement with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and key stakeholders on Oct. 23 to address the costs of […]

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Isolated & Alone, Texas Power Grid Shivved By Louisiana Lawmakers

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:07:39 +0000

The beleaguered Texas power grid could get some much-needed help from the proposed Southern Spirit transmission line, except for a monkey wrench thrown into the works by state legislators in Louisiana.

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$1.5B Federal Boost for Four Major Transmission Projects as DOE Unveils National Grid Study

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:03:57 +0000

The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded capacity contracts of up to $1.5 billion to four major transmission lines under its Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP) to aid the transfer of 7.1 […]

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The National Transmission Planning Study highlights the significant benefits of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology in transmission expansion. It finds that HVDC offers greater control, modular designs, and efficiency in transmitting electricity over long distances. HVDC technology plays a crucial role in large-scale interregional transmission, particularly in the central U.S., and is key to achieving substantial cost savings and system reliability. The study emphasizes that HVDC's advanced multiterminal converters and transmission capabilities provide the most substantial benefits to consumers by enhancing grid resilience and supporting renewable energy integration. Image courtesy: Hitachi Energy

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Demonstration to Convert Kentucky Coal Mine to Pumped Hydro Secures Federal Funding

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:59:33 +0000

A project that will demonstrate the conversion of a former coal mine in Bell County, Kentucky, into a utility-scale 287-MW pumped storage hydroelectric facility has garnered federal backing from the […]

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The Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project will use a closed-loop system, moving water between two reservoirs at different elevations. During low demand, water is pumped to the upper reservoir, and when electricity is needed, it is released to generate power by turning turbines. This renewable energy system can store up to eight hours of electricity, providing on-demand power and supporting grid reliability. Courtesy: Rye Development

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Peak Performance: APS’s Virtual Power Plant Saves Big During Brutal Heatwave

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:48:12 +0000

Through its innovative virtual power plant (VPP), Arizona Public Service (APS) harnessed smart home devices to save 138 MW during a historic heatwave, shifting peak demand and proving critical for grid

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Texas Finally Finds A Reason To Love BlackRock, Renewable Energy And All

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:55:59 +0000

Renewable energy makes strange bedfellows, as illustrated by the hookup between Texas, the proposed new TXSE exchange, and the ESG-friendly financial powerhouse BlackRock.

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