Power Distribution News
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AES Hawaiʻi Launches 50-MWh Solar-plus-Storage Facility on O‘ahu
AES Hawaiʻi this week announced the launch of its West O‘ahu solar-plus-storage project in Kapolei – the company’s first facility to combine solar generation and battery energy storage on O‘ahu. Located on 66 acres of open University of Hawai‘i land, the West O‘ahu solar-plus-storage facility is generating 12.5 MW of clean energy for O‘ahu’s power ...
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The Era of Flat Power Demand is Over
According to analysis published by GridStrategies earlier this year, nationwide forecast of electricity demand in the U.S. shot up from 2.6% to 4.7% growth over the next five years, as reflected in 2023 FERC filings. Several major utilities have further increased near-term electricity demand forecasts since these filings were published.• Grid planners forecast peak demand growth of 38 gigawatts ...
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Columbia Law School Report: Rebutting 33 False Claims about Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles
By Jacob Elkin, Matthew EisensonAchieving the United States’ ambitious emissions reduction goals depends in large part on the rapid adoption of wind and solar energy and the electrification of consumer vehicles. However, misinformation and coordinated disinformation about renewable energy is widespread and threatens to undermine public support for the transition. In a new report, the Sabin Center ...
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Water Stock News Bite - Eco Wave Power (Nasdaq: WAVE) Gains - Makes Top Ten Gainers on NASDAQ
Investorideas.com (www.investorideas.com) Water Stock News Bite - Eco Wave Power (Nasdaq Capital Market: WAVE) made the NASDAQ top ten percentage gainers in today's trading, currently trading at $4.5300 gaining $1.5200, up 50.4983%. The stock had a morning high of $4.94. Eco Wave Power is a leading onshore wave energy technology company that developed a patented, smart and cost-efficient ...
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Keeping the Lights On with Hydrogen-Ready Gas Peaking Stations
As our electricity grids transition to net zero carbon, and with a proliferation of intermittent wind and solar energy, electricity networks around the world are being strained. This is coupled with closure of centralised coal, gas and nuclear power stations. Further strain is being put on the power networks with electrification of transport and ...
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$3.5 Million Available in New York To Develop Grid Modernization Projects
Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced $3.5 million in technical assistance funding is now available to support the development of electric grid modernization project proposals through the state’s Grid Modernization Program. This funding will support interested municipal electric utilities and rural electric cooperatives in developing proposals that advance the reliability of grid ...
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University of Tennessee Baker School, TVA Release Landmark Clean Energy Study
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs presented the results of a landmark Valley Pathways Study on February 14, 2024, at the quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Valley Authority. The study is the first of its kind for the region - which includes parts of seven Southeast states. This study quantifies carbon emission ...
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Path Proposed to Connect Garden State Energy to NJ Offshore Wind
National Grid Ventures (NGV) and Con Edison Transmission this week submitted a proposal to build transmission infrastructure that will carry offshore wind power to New Jersey’s electric grid.The Garden State Energy Path will enable delivery of approximately 6 gigawatts of offshore wind power from its point of landfall at the Sea Girt National Guard Training Center to the Larrabee Tri-Collector ...
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Michigan and Argonne Join Forces to Drive Clean Energy Transition
Using cutting-edge scientific research to realize a cleaner and more resilient Michigan economy is the aim of a newly formed partnership between the state and the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory."Today's (April 4) MOU (Memorandum of understanding) will help us achieve our goal of 100% clean energy by 2040," said Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. "We are excited to partner ...
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NYISO Releases Policy Brief on Power of Markets to Attract Investment in Renewable Generation
The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) has released a policy brief, How Competitive Electricity Markets Power New York State's Clean Energy Goals. The paper discusses the power of competitive wholesale electricity markets to attract investment in cutting-edge renewable resources while maintaining system reliability. The NYISO is the independent, not-for-profit administrator of wholesale ...
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NERC Releases GridEx VII Lessons Learned Report
In November 2023, NERC’s Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center (E-ISAC) conducted the seventh biennial GridEx. The following exercises make up GridEx:• Distributed Play: On November 14 and 15, 2023, operational participants across North America exercised the resilience of the electric system in the decentralized and independent Distributed Play exercise. The EISAC’s GridEx Planning ...
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Entergy Proposes Transmission Upgrades and a Comprehensive Resilience Plan
Entergy Louisiana recently announced it will begin executing a strategic blueprint for building new electric infrastructure that meets the burgeoning needs of businesses and industry to power job growth throughout the state.Louisiana has a generational opportunity that is set to create new jobs, new investment and additional revenues for local governments as local business and industries and new ...
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Sunnova Grows its Virtual Power Plant Network
Sunnova Energy International, an leading adaptive energy services company, this week announced continued investments and expansion to its virtual power plant (VPP) network designed to provide increased reliability, reduced emissions, and lower costs.With its VPP investments, Sunnova is boosting accessibility in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, and Texas ...
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Clarke Energy Australasia Welcomes Leanne McClurg as Commercial Director
Clarke Energy Australasia is delighted to announce the appointment of Leanne McClurg as Commercial Director. With over two decades of experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors, Leanne’s strategic acumen and legal expertise position her as an invaluable addition to the leadership team. Before joining Clarke Energy, Leanne served as General Counsel and Company Secretary at Epic ...
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More benefits of Waste to Energy incineration plant solutions...Giving back to the community.
They are creating job opportunities and boosting the local economy. In addition to the environmental benefits of waste-to-energy incineration plants, these facilities also positively impact local economies by creating job opportunities. The construction and operation of waste-to-energy plants require a skilled workforce, providing employment opportunities for engineers, technicians, maintenance ...
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COP28 Goal of Tripling Renewables Feasible Only with Urgent Global Course Correction
Achieving the global target set at COP28 to triple renewable power capacity by 2030 relies heavily on establishing conducive conditions for such growth. Tripling renewable power capacity by 2030 is technically feasible and economically viable, but its delivery requires determination, policy support and investment at-scale. Tracking COP28 outcomes: Tripling renewable power capacity by 2030 ...
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New Hampshire Utility is Using Residential Batteries to Create Virtual Power Plant
Caterpillar Inc. announced this week that Liberty - New Hampshire, a local electric provider, has selected Caterpillar to supply turnkey virtual power plant (VPP) solutions for Liberty’s battery storage pilot.Under the initiative, Liberty has installed 2,600 kWh of lithium-ion battery storage at 100 homes to charge overnight when demand and rates are low, reduce peak load during times of high ...
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Biden-Harris Administration Approves Seventh Offshore Wind Project
The Biden-Harris administration this week announced the Department of the Interior’s approval of the Sunrise Wind offshore wind project – the nation’s seventh approval of a commercial-scale offshore wind project under President Biden’s leadership. These seven projects have the potential to provide more than 8 gigawatts of clean, renewable energy to power roughly 3 million homes, and support the ...
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New AI Tools Could Save Constellation Reactor Fleet Millions
Blue Wave AI Labs successfully deployed machine learning (ML) tools at two nuclear power plants operated by Constellation, saving the company millions of dollars per reactor each year. The project was part of a $6 million effort supported by the U.S. Department of Energy to help lower the operating costs of nuclear power plants using the latest artificial intelligence (AI) and ML ...
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Connecting the Dots: Putting Offshore Wind Energy to Work
By Tiffany Plate, NREL The most recent U.S. Census states that 44.4 million people, or nearly 14% of the population, live along the Atlantic Coast. That is a lot of people—who need a lot of electricity. And as the country pushes to decarbonize the energy sector, that power needs to increasingly come from renewable sources, like solar and wind. But densely populated coastlines often do not ...
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