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MIT report: Modern technologies, supporting regulations needed to support grid capacity
Increased adoption of advanced transmission technologies (ATTs) — including dynamic line ratings, high-performance conductors, advanced power flow control devices, and topology optimization — can help expand the capacity of the electric grid quickly and cost-effectively, ... Read More » The post MIT report: Modern technologies, supporting regulations needed to support grid capacity appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Avangrid moves closer to becoming privately held energy company
The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Tuesday voted 2-1 to allow Central Maine Power Co. to bypass state review of a $2.5 billion deal that puts its parent company, Avangrid Inc., under the full ... Read More » The post Avangrid moves closer to becoming privately held energy company appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo join Consumers Energy’s Renewable Energy Program
Two cities in Michigan, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, have joined Consumers Energy’s Renewable Energy Program (REP). The Renewable Energy Program enables customers to match 100 percent of their energy use with wind and solar power, ... Read More » The post Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo join Consumers Energy’s Renewable Energy Program appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Central Hudson Gas & Electric completes transition to monthly meter reading
Central Hudson Gas & Electric transitioned customers in all five of its operating districts to monthly meter reading. The task was completed more than a month ahead of schedule, as Central Hudson had previously targeted ... Read More » The post Central Hudson Gas & Electric completes transition to monthly meter reading appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Natural gas appliances save money, reduce emissions, study finds
On Tuesday, a report from the American Gas Association (AGA) found that direct natural gas use for home heating saves money and lowers emissions for consumers. The report, Building for Efficiency: home Appliance Cost and ... Read More » The post Natural gas appliances save money, reduce emissions, study finds appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
DOE announces $90M to accelerate building code adoption
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Energy announced it had awarded $90 million in grants to help states, cities, Tribal nations and their partners implement updated energy codes for residential and commercial buildings. The funding, ... Read More » The post DOE announces $90M to accelerate building code adoption appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Oklahoma utility requests permission to buy natural gas generation plant to meet rising electricity demands
The Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) has asked state regulators for permission to buy a natural gas combined-cycle generation plant to help it meet growing customer power needs. “Adding this natural gas facility to ... Read More » The post Oklahoma utility requests permission to buy natural gas generation plant to meet rising electricity demands appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania reaches base rate settlement with stakeholders, seeks approval from regulators
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. said Monday it had reached a $225 million settlement with several stakeholders in its base rate review, which now must be approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC). “This settlement ... Read More » The post FirstEnergy Pennsylvania reaches base rate settlement with stakeholders, seeks approval from regulators appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
IAEA revises up its projections for world nuclear capacity
World nuclear capacity is now projected to increase by 2.5 times the current capacity by 2050, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This new projection has been revised up by IAEA – the ... Read More » The post IAEA revises up its projections for world nuclear capacity appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Wabash Valley Resources receives nearly $1.6B conditional loan guarantee from DOE
Wabash Valley Resources received a conditional loan guarantee of up to $1.559 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO). The loan guarantee would be used to finance a commercial-scale waste-to-ammonia ... Read More » The post Wabash Valley Resources receives nearly $1.6B conditional loan guarantee from DOE appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Natural gas plant operators begin to integrate hydrogen into their fuel streams
Some natural gas plant operators are taking steps to integrate hydrogen – which alone does not create CO2 emissions when combusted — into their fuel streams as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according ... Read More » The post Natural gas plant operators begin to integrate hydrogen into their fuel streams appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
AES Ohio seeks regulatory approval of new settlement for next phase of smart grid
Regional energy provider AES Ohio said Friday it has reached a settlement that, if approved by state regulators, would lay the groundwork for the rollout of its next smart grid phase. Specifically, the settlement would ... Read More » The post AES Ohio seeks regulatory approval of new settlement for next phase of smart grid appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Gov. Hochul announces $21M in EV fast charging stations across New York State
On Friday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her state had made $21 million available for electric vehicle (EV) fast charger stations along major travel corridors across major travel corridors across New York State. Part ... Read More » The post Gov. Hochul announces $21M in EV fast charging stations across New York State appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Piedmont Natural Gas reaches agreement on rate review request in North Carolina
Piedmont Natural Gas recently reached an agreement with consumer and industrial groups in North Carolina on its rate review request. Filed in April of this year, the request calls for Piedmont to implement the increase ... Read More » The post Piedmont Natural Gas reaches agreement on rate review request in North Carolina appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
California regulators decision will ensure timely connections to grid for new customers
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Sept. 12 approved a decision to set new standards for the utility operations of the state’s three large electric investor-owned utilities (IOUs) and increase transparency and reporting to ... Read More » The post California regulators decision will ensure timely connections to grid for new customers appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Natural gas plays vital role in meeting energy demands for manufacturing, security, says AGA
As energy demands continue rising, natural gas will have an increasingly vital role in fueling and maintaining the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing and advanced manufacturing, according to a new report from the Center for Strategic ... Read More » The post Natural gas plays vital role in meeting energy demands for manufacturing, security, says AGA appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Nicor Gas expands Reuse Marketplace in Chicago area
Nicor Gas is expanding its regional Reuse Marketplace to businesses throughout the company’s Northern Illinois service territory. The company is doing this through a partnership with Rheaply. Rheaply’s platform allows Nicor Gas to offer surplus ... Read More » The post Nicor Gas expands Reuse Marketplace in Chicago area appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
FHWA requests information on medium- and heavy-duty EV charging needs
On Thursday, the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation joined the U.S Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in issuing a Request for Information on medium- and heavy-duty Electric Vehicle (EV) charging needs. The ... Read More » The post FHWA requests information on medium- and heavy-duty EV charging needs appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Ameren Missouri accepting applications for Charge Ahead program until Sept. 30
Ameren Missouri is taking applications for its Charge Ahead program until Sept. 30 and has roughly $600,000 remaining to share the costs with customers planning to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at multifamily locations ... Read More » The post Ameren Missouri accepting applications for Charge Ahead program until Sept. 30 appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
ACEEE report reveals that energy burden is higher on low-income households
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) issued a new report that says a quarter of low-income households spend more than 15 percent of their income on energy bills. This revealed that low-income residents ... Read More » The post ACEEE report reveals that energy burden is higher on low-income households appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
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