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November 16, 2024

Federal Policy

Report: Decarbonizing Steel Production is Global Job
Global iron, steel producers must cooperate to cut carbon emissions despite a paucity of tech options to manage challenges, new report says.
Senate Panel Advances Haaland
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved Rep. Deb Haaland’s nomination as secretary of the interior, sending her on to a floor vote.
‘Big Moment’ for Climate Change as Policies Align
Katherine Hamilton discussed the potential for impactful climate change legislation during a webinar held by the Connecticut Green Bank.
WoodMac: Utility IRPs Driving Record Growth in Storage
Wood Mackenzie’s Dan Finn-Foley discussed the surge in storage resources during a webinar by the Energy Storage Technology Advancement Partnership.
Granholm Confirmed by Bipartisan Vote
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm was sworn in as the 16th secretary of energy on Thursday after the Senate confirmed her nomination, 64-35.
Experts Urge Grid Hardening amid Decarbonization Push
Electricity industry experts wrestled with how the Midwest grid can fully decarbonize while facing increasingly common extreme weather events.
Report: US Needs Grid-enhancing Technologies Now
A new report from the WATT Coalition argues that available grid-enhancing technologies could unlock gigawatts of renewables in interconnection queues.
Drop in GHG Emissions Illusory, Advocates Warn
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions dropped by 9% in 2020, but experts say a repeat performance is unlikely.
House Subcommittee Debates Keeping Grid Clean, Resilient
Democrats and Republicans disagreed on how to ensure the country’s grid is clean, reliable and prepared for the next catastrophic weather event.
Paris GHG Targets not Ambitious Enough, Study Says
The Paris Agreement target of cutting carbon emissions by 1% annually should be increased to 1.8%, according to a University of Washington study.

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