Entergy Louisiana Eyes 2.2 GW of New Gas-Fired Generation to Support Data Center Demand

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:39:57 +0000

A filing with the Louisiana Public Service Commission shows that Entergy plans to build more than 2 GW of natural gas-fired power generation in the state, including a 1,500-MW facility […]

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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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Louisiana Utility Regulators Pass Rule to Keep Electric Vehicle Charging Competitive

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2024 22:22:07 +0000

State regulators have established a policy they believe will spur more private investment in electric vehicle charging stations in Louisiana — limiting competition from utility companies. The Louisiana Public Service Commission adopted a rule Wednesday meant to encourage private investment in the electric vehicle charging market by prohibiting the state’s … [continued]

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RWE Signs PPAs With Meta for Power from Solar Farms

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 20:54:45 +0000

U.S. renewable energy major RWE announced the signing of two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) that will supply electricity to social media company Meta. The deal is for clean energy […]

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The Stark Differences Between Wind & Oil Industry Accidents

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2024 05:00:40 +0000

Two recent accidents in the energy sector — an oil spill in Louisiana and a wind turbine failure in New England — have generated starkly different responses from the impacted communities and government agencies that regulate the industries. The distinctions, so far, are separated by geography, culture and wealth, among … [continued]

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Red States Shower Incentives On Coal-Killing Thin Film Solar Factories

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:25:21 +0000

First Solar is planning a thin film solar revolution in the US, and that is putting conservative politicians in red states on the spot.

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Between Offshore Wind & Fish-Stealing Sharks, Big Changes Coming To Louisiana

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:42:08 +0000

Climate change, fish-stealing sharks, and a new offshore wind industry present challenges and opportunities for the US state of Louisiana.

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EnergyX Announces Major Lithium Development in Ark-La-Tex Region

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:23:33 +0000

AUSTIN, Texas — Energy Exploration Technologies Inc. (EnergyX) has announced a major lithium project in North America, Project Lonestar Lithium. The project aims to solidify EnergyX’s position as a leader in the global energy transition and bid to help secure the US battery supply chain. This is the second major … [continued]

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Green Wave Of Renewable Energy To Crash The Red State Party

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:20:45 +0000

ESG or not, two entrepreneurs aim to make Tennessee a renewable energy powerhouse, with a proposed 5 gigawatt solar factory in the works.

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The Solar Energy Gloves Finally Come Flying Off

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:46:14 +0000

3 of the most solar-poor states in the US are about to get slammed with a gigawatt-scale solar energy makeover.

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