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DOE Commits to Funding Gulf Coast, Midwest Hydrogen Hubs

Nov 21, 2024Federal PolicyElaine Goodman

DOE has announced $2.2 billion in funding commitments to two hydrogen hubs: the HyVelocity hub on the Gulf Coast and the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen hub in four Midwestern states.

Kairos Power Cleared to Build Demonstration SMRs

Nov 21, 2024Federal PolicyJohn Cropley

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved construction of Kairos Power’s Hermes 2 demonstration plant in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

AEU Report Shows Major Economic Benefits from Quicker Queues

Nov 21, 2024Federal PolicyJames Downing

Advanced Energy United released a report finding major economic benefits from speeding up the queues, which will lead to more investments in generation and associated jobs across the country.

Corporate Solar Development Continues to Grow

Nov 20, 2024Generation & FuelsJohn Cropley

In its latest “Solar Means Business” report, the Solar Energy Industries Association reports nearly 40 GW of on-site and off-site corporate capacity installed by March 2024.

NJ Scrutinizes Solar Net Metering Strategy

Nov 20, 2024Generation & FuelsHugh Morley

New Jersey has launched a yearlong process to evaluate the effectiveness of its solar net-metering system and generate possible alternatives.

NYPA Urged to Do More in New Renewables Role

Nov 19, 2024Generation & FuelsJohn Cropley

Clean energy advocates want NYPA to shoot for 15 GW of renewables rather than the 3.5 GW target in its draft plan.

Not Waiting for Trump, DOE Sends More IRA, IIJA Funds to Red States

Nov 18, 2024Building DecarbonizationK Kaufmann

The best way to Trump-proof the IRA funds is to get them out the door as quickly as possible, some advocates are saying. Unspent money could be at risk of never being spent.

EIA: Distribution, Transmission Led to Higher Utility Capital Spending

Nov 18, 2024Generation & FuelsJames Downing

EIA data on utility capital spending over the past 20 years shows that an increase in distribution and transmission spending outweighed declines in generation spending.

Mass. Energy Leaders Talk Barriers to Innovation at NECA Conference

Nov 18, 2024State and Local PolicyJon Lamson

Massachusetts lawmakers and industry members must double down on efforts to rapidly scale up new renewable technologies to meet the needs of the energy transition, speakers at the Northeast Energy and Commerce Association’s Energy Innovation Forum emphasized.

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