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RNG production facility breaks ground in Dimmitt, Texas
On Wednesday, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced it had broken ground on a renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in Dimmitt, Texas. The facility at South Fork Dairy will produce RNG, an ultra-clean transportation fuel ... Read More » The post RNG production facility breaks ground in Dimmitt, Texas appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Maine energy providers nab federal grants to improve grid resilience
Six projects in Maine will receive a total of $6.6 million in federal funds through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve local electric grid infrastructure and technology. “These six projects across Maine — from Vinalhaven ... Read More » The post Maine energy providers nab federal grants to improve grid resilience appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Michigan’s Consumers Energy intensifies forestry work near power lines
Jackson, Mich.-headquartered Consumers Energy on July 23 laid out plans to clear and remove trees along more than 7,000 miles of power lines this year as part of the energy provider’s stepped-up commitment to protect ... Read More » The post Michigan’s Consumers Energy intensifies forestry work near power lines appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
O&R Utilities program energizes hundreds of EV chargers at condo complex
Through Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) PowerReady incentive program, the Harbors at Haverstraw condo complex has energized hundreds of Level 2 electric vehicle chargers across a dozen buildings in Rockland County. The $2 million project, ... Read More » The post O&R Utilities program energizes hundreds of EV chargers at condo complex appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
NASEO issues new resources to advise state energy offices on clean hydrogen
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) released two new publications on clean hydrogen for State and Territory Energy Offices. These resources are part of a toolkit developed with input from the NASEO Clean ... Read More » The post NASEO issues new resources to advise state energy offices on clean hydrogen appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
NARUC nominates 10 to serve on new FERC council
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) has nominated several individuals to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Federal and State Current Issues Collaborative. The Collaborative was created to provide a venue for ... Read More » The post NARUC nominates 10 to serve on new FERC council appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Met-Ed installing Smart Grid enhancements in eastern Pennsylvania
On Monday, Met-Ed, a FirstEnergy Corp. subsidiary in Eastern Pennsylvania, announced it was installing smart, automated equipment on power lines service more than 24,000 in that part of the state. Officials said the smart grid ... Read More » The post Met-Ed installing Smart Grid enhancements in eastern Pennsylvania appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
EQT, Equitrans Midstream complete $5.4B merger agreement
Pittsburgh-based independent natural gas production company EQT Corp. has closed on its deal to buy back energy company Equitrans Midstream Corp. in an all-stock deal worth $5.4 billion. “We are excited to complete this highly ... Read More » The post EQT, Equitrans Midstream complete $5.4B merger agreement appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Duke Energy rolls out new pilot program with incentives for home solar
Duke Energy has enrolled more than 1,300 customers in North Carolina in a new pilot program that is designed to make a home solar plus battery system more affordable. The PowerPair pilot initiative is a ... Read More » The post Duke Energy rolls out new pilot program with incentives for home solar appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Senators propose sweeping energy permitting reform package
Newly introduced bipartisan legislation in Congress aims to bolster America’s energy security by accelerating the permitting process for critical energy and mineral projects in the United States, including for transmission permitting and planning. U.S. Sens. ... Read More » The post Senators propose sweeping energy permitting reform package appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Texas lawmakers question Energy Department on allegedly denying CenterPoint funding request
Congressional Republicans representing Texas want to know if an alleged decision by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that denied CenterPoint Energy’s application to receive federal grid improvement funding may have contributed to the utility’s ... Read More » The post Texas lawmakers question Energy Department on allegedly denying CenterPoint funding request appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Woodside to acquire Tellurian and its Driftwood LNG development
Liquid natural gas (LNG) company Woodside is buying LNG firm Tellurian, including its owned and operated US Gulf Coast Driftwood LNG development opportunity. The transaction is valued at approximately $900 million, or $1.00 per share ... Read More » The post Woodside to acquire Tellurian and its Driftwood LNG development appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Hawaiian Electric releases updated EV roadmap
Hawaiian Electric released a new version of its plan to support the rapidly expanding electric vehicle market in the state. The company’s Electrification of Transportation (EoT) Strategic Roadmap includes dozens of specific actions the company ... Read More » The post Hawaiian Electric releases updated EV roadmap appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Rhode Island first state in the country to complete Phase 1 of NEVI
On Friday, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee joined several state departments to celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of the alternative fuel corridor under NEVI. The first state in the country to complete its initial ... Read More » The post Rhode Island first state in the country to complete Phase 1 of NEVI appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Global electricity demand rises signaling power’s growing role, new IEA report says
Solid economic activity, intense heat waves, and continued electrification have bolstered electricity demand around the globe in the first half of 2024, according to a mid-year update released July 19 by the International Energy Agency ... Read More » The post Global electricity demand rises signaling power’s growing role, new IEA report says appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
ONEOK to expand pipeline from Kansas to Denver
Oklahoma energy company ONEOK plans to expand its pipeline capacity connecting Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast refined products supply with the greater Denver area to meet growing demand in that region. The project involves the construction ... Read More » The post ONEOK to expand pipeline from Kansas to Denver appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Energy adequacy key component in grid planning, NERC report says
A new report from the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Section 6 and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has found that energy adequacy is a key component in planning sustainable power grids. The ... Read More » The post Energy adequacy key component in grid planning, NERC report says appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Rhode Island Energy requests lower winter rates from state regulators
Beginning Oct. 1 and running through March 31, 2025, Rhode Island Energy (RIE) electricity customers can expect lower costs compared to last winter if the utility’s newly filed rates are approved by state regulators. “We ... Read More » The post Rhode Island Energy requests lower winter rates from state regulators appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Congress members urge DOT to finalize gas pipeline leak detection rule
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, led 40 lawmakers in urging ... Read More » The post Congress members urge DOT to finalize gas pipeline leak detection rule appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Minnesota regulators greenlight final site permit for Xcel’s massive solar project
Xcel Energy’s plan to help replace an enormous retiring coal plant with one of America’s largest solar farms got closer to becoming a reality when the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on July 18 voted ... Read More » The post Minnesota regulators greenlight final site permit for Xcel’s massive solar project appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
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