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September 4, 2024

Federal Policy

University of Maine
Maine Finalizes Offshore Wind Roadmap
The Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap is the result of 18 months’ work by 96 committee members studying the concept from every angle.
NRECA
NRECA Endorses 2-Year Limit on NEPA Reviews
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association urged Congress to streamline permitting of transmission, backing a bill to limit NEPA reviews to two years.
DOE
DOE Highlights Hydrogen Diesel Engines for Trucking
Combustion without pollution? A hybrid diesel engine could be a contender as the best technology for heavy long-distance trucking.
OGE
OGE Energy Sees Growing Demand from Crypto and Commercial Load
OGE Energy released its fourth-quarter earnings, which showed continued load growth in its footprint in Oklahoma and Arkansas.
NREL
Floating Offshore Wind’s Potential Examined at Summit
The difficult prospect of rapidly building a new industry with little guidance was front and center on Day 2 of the DOE’s Floating Offshore Wind Shot Summit.
Shutterstock
DOE Announces $2.5B for Carbon Capture Projects
DOE is targeting the dirtiest and hardest-to-decarbonize electric power and industrial plants with $2.5 billion for "transformative" carbon capture projects.
DOE
DOE Launches West Coast OSW Transmission Study
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm opened the Department of Energy’s Floating Offshore Wind Shot Summit with announcements of DOE’s latest initiatives.
BOEM
Interior Proposes 1st Lease for Offshore Wind in Gulf of Mexico
The Department of the Interior proposed the first auction for leases to build offshore wind farms in the Gulf of Mexico.
Edison EIectric Institute, company reports, and S&P Global Market Intelligence
EEI Welcomes ‘Clean Slate’ on Permitting
EEI officials are optimistic they can win bipartisan support for siting and permitting legislation in Congress after the failure of Sen. Manchin’s proposal.
Shutterstock
EPA Reaffirms Power Plant Mercury Regulations
EPA reaffirmed the legal basis for its MATS rule, but there will be no immediate impact, as the 519 plants affected are already in compliance.

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