Biden’s DOE Finalizes $15 Billion Loan Guarantee to California’s PG&E

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:17:59 +0000

The Biden administration has finalized a $15 billion loan guarantee to California utility Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), in the biggest outlay to a single group in the history of […]

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Industry Experts Say Storage, Renewables, Transmission Key Parts of 2025 Energy Outlook

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:11:39 +0000

The outlook for the power generation sector in 2025 promises a continuation of the energy transition, though there’s plenty of debate about the direction of the industry. Advocates for renewable […]

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Watt’s Up with Cyber and AI? Navigating Legal Currents in Power Generation and Smart Grids

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:30:40 +0000

In the rapidly evolving landscape of power generation, companies are increasingly integrating smart grids and artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations. This transition, while promising enhanced efficiency and reliability, also […]

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The power sector’s relentless pursuit of an increasingly connected power paradigm amid an escalating cyber threat landscape demands an urgent, multifaceted strategy for cybersecurity. Recently, the sector has embarked on innovative methods to tackle inherent challenges in its evolving quest for a robust cybersecurity posture. Source: POWER

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Trump’s Focus on Energy Will Have Variety of Impacts

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:29:01 +0000

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has made the U.S. energy industry a focus of its plans for his first days in office, with analysts and energy experts expecting a rollback […]

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WoodMac Analysis Says Trump Energy Agenda Will Face Roadblocks

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:13:30 +0000

An analysis from global data and analytics group Wood Mackenzie says Republican control of the White House and Congress means U.S. energy policy will move away from net-zero emissions targets, […]

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Southern CEO: Data Center Demand, Regulatory Changes Could Keep Coal-Fired Units Online

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:21:20 +0000

Utilities recognizing the need to produce more electricity, in part to satisfy demand from data centers, may keep coal-fired units in operation longer than anticipated. A lessening of environmental regulations […]

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Power Demand from Data Centers Keeping Coal-Fired Plants Online

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 01:33:10 +0000

The power generation sector is looking at numerous ways to provide enough electricity to satisfy demand from data centers. Bloomberg Intelligence recently said its research shows data centers, buildings filled […]

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New Legislation Would Expand Access to Community Solar

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:25:47 +0000

A New Mexico senator has introduced a bill that would support community solar projects and help expand access to solar energy across the U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D), considered […]

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Gray Skies for U.S. Power Generation? Uncertainty and Turmoil on the Horizon

Credit to Author: Timothy Riley| Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:28:07 +0000

The Supreme Court’s landmark decision this past summer in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo marks a significant shift in administrative law by overturning the long-standing principle of Chevron deference, which […]

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Evolution of Decommissioning Requirements in Renewable Energy

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 14:56:05 +0000

With legislative momentum around clean power generation and net-zero emissions policies rapidly building, the U.S. is seeing rapid increases in installed wind and solar capacity each year. At the same […]

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