Driving Decarbonization: Lessons Learned from Europe That Can Help Unlock the U.S. Clean Hydrogen Economy

Credit to Author: Tony Klimas| Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:58:11 +0000

Environmental experts consider decarbonization to be among the most important keys to minimizing the effects of climate change. While the transition to a low-carbon economy may present challenges, it also […]

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Major Battery Plant to Support EVs Announced for Georgia

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 26 May 2023 15:49:09 +0000

The market for U.S. manufacturing of batteries for the electric vehicle (EV) sector continues to grow. The latest announcement comes from South Korea-based LG Energy Solution (LGES), which together with […]

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U.S. Power Sector Trade Groups Flag Critical Electrical Steel Crunch

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 25 May 2023 14:52:46 +0000

Nine trade groups—including four representing the power sector—have urged the Biden administration to prioritize actions that support the domestic production of electrical steel, warning that shortages are contributing to “significant […]

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Growth Slows, but U.S. Renewable Energy Installs at Third-Highest Level in 2022

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 22 May 2023 15:11:12 +0000

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) in a new report said installations of energy storage, along with wind and solar power capacity, were at the third-highest level on record in […]

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U.S., European Legislation Puts Real Muscle into Clean Energy, Decarbonization, and Job Creation, but Must Evolve to Keep Up with Demand

Credit to Author: Kenny Young| Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:45:33 +0000

COMMENTARY With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in December, the U.S. put some real financial muscle behind efforts to combat climate change and incentivize renewable energy with […]

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Solar Energy Caught in Crosshairs of New Legislation

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:29:05 +0000

The solar power industry seems to be caught in the crosshairs of competing legislative agendas. The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) created incentives to increase solar capacity via tax credits, but the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) limits the effectiveness of those credits by restricting the importation of any goods that were mined, produced, […]

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The POWER Interview: IRA, Economics Support Solar-Plus-Storage Market

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:52:34 +0000

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Several executives in the energy industry have spoken with POWER in recent months about how utility-scale solar power projects benefit from the addition of energy storage. Many have noted how installing storage systems alongside solar arrays supports the integration of renewable energy to the power grid, and also enhances the economic potential of any such […]

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A Complex Landscape for the Future of Combined Heat and Power

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:18:00 +0000

Few power-generating resources present the combination of workhouse abilities that combined heat and power (CHP) does. But, powered predominantly by fossil fuels, will CHP find its unique footing within the

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The Challenges and Opportunities Facing Power Companies Today

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:13:00 +0000

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The power system is changing and electricity suppliers need to adapt or get left behind. Experts weigh in on what leaders should be focusing on and how these items will affect utilities in the future. The

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How Rural Communities Can Benefit from the Energy Transition

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:57:22 +0000

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Economic development can be a challenge for leaders in rural communities. Often, it’s hard to attract businesses to rural areas because the local workforce may not have the skills or numbers required to meet companies’ needs. But opportunities that haven’t been widely available in the past exist today for rural communities due to the energy […]

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