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Renewable Energy Update 4.25.25

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The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has recommenced the review of solar, storage, and geothermal project applications on federal lands. This follows a 60-day suspension of all renewable energy authorizations, including...more

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Renewable Energy Update 1.9.25

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According to a new study published in the journal Renewable Energy, no blackouts occurred when wind, water, and solar electricity supply exceeded 100% of demand on California’s main grid for a record 98 of 116 days from late...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights, V 8, Issue 11, November 2024

Welcome to our 11th Issue of Currents 2024, our energy e-newsletter. This will be our last issue of 2024, and we want to sincerely thank you for reading Currents for the past eight years. Our goal is to relay top trending...more

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Renewable Energy Update 6.03.24

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The California Independent System Operator’s board on May 23 approved a $6.1 billion, 10-year transmission plan that includes projects to deliver offshore wind to customers. Transmission projects to access clean energy...more

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DOE Proposes Rule for More Efficient Environmental Review of Clean Energy Projects

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposed to amend its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures on November 16, 2023, to include a new categorical exclusion for certain energy storage systems and to expand its...more

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Renewable Energy Update 11.10.23

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Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced the advancement of 15 new renewable energy projects in the western U.S., including a 500 MW photovoltaic facility in Riverside County, which was fully operational Friday, as well as...more

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Renewable Energy Update 10.19.23

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The Biden administration is putting almost $3.5 billion into improving the strength and resiliency of the U.S. electric grid, government officials said on Wednesday. The money is coming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,...more

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Renewable Energy Update 10.06.23

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The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is the strongest market in the U.S. when it comes to using energy storage for renewable integration, grid optimization, and electrification and decentralization, with a 43.7...more

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Renewable Energy Update 9.29.23

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The Biden administration hopes to create a commercial nuclear fusion facility within 10 years as part of the nation’s transition to clean energy, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said on Monday. Fusion works by...more

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Inflation Reduction Act Provides Boost and Benefits to Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Industry

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​​​​​​​The newly passed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is poised to transform the carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) industry through significant tax credits and benefits, including through enhancements to...more

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Renewable Energy Update - February 2022

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California utilities commission won’t vote on controversial rooftop solar bill ‘until further notice’ Bullet The San Diego Union-Tribune – February 3 A vote on a controversial proposal that would dramatically change the...more

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Renewable Energy Update - December 2021 #4

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Renewable energy became the second-most prevalent U.S. electricity source in 2020 - Solar Industry Magazine – December 23 - In 2020, renewable energy sources – including wind, hydroelectric, solar, biomass, and geothermal...more

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Renewable Energy Update - December 2021 #3

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Biden signs order for federal government to achieve net-zero by 2050 - The Hill – December 8 - President Biden last week signed an executive order that directs the federal government to achieve a goal of net-zero...more

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Renewable Energy Update - September 2021 #3

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Biden administration launches new effort to help communities with energy transition - The Hill – September 15 - The U.S. Department of Energy is launching a new initiative aimed at helping communities transition away...more

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Renewable Energy Update - June 2021

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Biden proposes more than $2B for clean energy infrastructure, $14B+ increase in climate spending - Utility Dive – June 1 - President Joe Biden's proposed 2022 budget calls for increased spending on climate mitigation,...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights, Volume 5, Issue 20

Welcome to Volume 5, Issue 20 of Currents. In this issue, we discuss major and interesting topics such as IGCC coal power, BP and solar projects, using coal substitutes, Republican investments in EVs, cofiring, secure mineral...more

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Renewable Energy Update - May 2021 #4

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Biden administration unveils offshore wind plan for California - Los Angeles Times – May 25 - The federal government plans to open more than 250,000 acres off the California coast to wind development, the Biden...more

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Renewable Energy Update - April 2021 #4

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Biden pledges to slash greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 - CNBC – April 22 - On Earth Day, President Joe Biden pledged to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, in the latest push by the...more

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Renewable Energy Update - April 2021 #3

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Hundreds of U.S. and European companies and investors urge Biden to hike climate target - Reuters – April 12 - Hundreds of U.S. and European companies and investors, including Walmart, Apple, General Electric, and...more

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Renewable Energy Update - March 2021

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Biden administration backs Trump on solar tariff suit - Greentech Media – March 2 - The Biden administration stood behind former President Donald Trump’s stance on solar tariffs in a Monday filing with the U.S. Court...more

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Renewable Energy Update - February 2021

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Investors see green returns as renewable energy rises - Associated Press – January 26 - The future looks bright for solar and other renewable energy technology. FirstSolar, Enphase, and SunPower are among the...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights: Volume 5, Issue 3 - January 2021

In a Rare Rebuke, FERC Fails to Approve Mountain Valley Pipeline's Proposal - The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission deadlocked 2-2 on Mountain Valley’s request to bore under streams and wetlands along the pipeline’s...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights: Issue 47, December 2020

Congress Reaches Compromise on Clean Energy Deal to be Attached to Government Funding Bill - "A bipartisan energy package hitched to the spending bill includes provisions to boost technologies such as advanced nuclear...more

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