U.S. Offshore Wind Faces Strong Gusts From Trump Executive Order; Shell Abandons Atlantic Shores Project
Summary Following President Trump's executive order targeting the development of offshore wind power, one major company has already scrapped its U.S. offshore wind plans. The executive order is a significant setback for the industry, which has already been suffering from high project development costs associated with construction and financing. This executive order dampens developer/investor confidence and creates uncertainty regarding the growth of offshore wind power in the U.S. in the...
NYPA Board of Trustees Approves $400,000 for Energy Storage and Microgrid Training Program
Virtual Reality Training to Educate Utility Workforce on Operations and Maintenance of Energy Storage and Microgrid Systems Residents of Disadvantaged Communities Eligible to Enroll in Tuition-Free ESAMTAC Trainings at 14 Locations Throughout New York WHITE PLAINS— The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees yesterday approved $400,000 in funding for the Energy Storage and Microgrid Training and Certification (ESAMTAC) program to prepare electrical contractors and workers fo...
NYPA Board of Trustees Approves Inaugural Strategic Plan for New Renewable Energy Generation in New York State
Renewables Strategic Plan Details First Tranche of Projects Across New York, Enough to Power 2.5 to 3 Million Homes Plan Stems From 2023-24 State Budget Enactment for Expanding NYPA’s Renewable Power Role WHITE PLAINS—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees today approved its first strategic plan for expanding renewable energy resources in New York State to advance Governor Kathy Hochul’s nation-leading climate agenda. The NYPA Renewables Strategic Plan includes de...
Researchers from Incheon National University Propose Novel Approaches for Improved Microgrid Management
"Rural electricity" by kevin dooley A new optimization model improves microgrid operation, enhancing energy efficiency and ensuring reliable power supply Scientists at Incheon National University have developed a new optimization model to improve microgrid operation. This model adapts to unexpected changes in power supply and demand, ensuring stable and efficient energy systems. By addressing challenges like power outages and varying energy needs, this approach enhances the reli...
Hydrogen economy development enters critical phase, says GlobalData
The hydrogen economy has recently experienced some hiccups in its growth story. Apparently, demand for this commodity is not rising at the pace it was envisaged back in 2020 when companies had aggressively announced their energy transition plans. As more industries, such as steel, transportation, and power, try to decarbonize their operations, the demand for low-carbon hydrogen is expected to grow. Nevertheless, the hydrogen economy is currently in its critical phase of its development, says Glo...
Global Grid Digitalization Investment to Hit US$150 Billion by 2030 Amid Growing Demand for Energy Capacity and Flexibility
Investments in energy grid modernization and digitalization have not kept pace with energy demands and requirements over the past years. Given rapid electrification and the ongoing energy transition toward net zero, spending on grid digital transformation needs to accelerate. According to a new report from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, aggregated worldwide investments in grid digitalization will grow from US$81 billion in 2024 to US$152 billion in 2030. “The benefits of t...
ASME Joins GEODE Consortium to Help Accelerate Development of Geothermal Energy
NEW YORK – The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) today announced it has joined the Geothermal Energy from Oil and Gas Demonstrated Engineering (GEODE) consortium, and that Madeleine Kopp, the Society’s new sustainability program manager, will chair the GEODE consortium’s Production and Operations Task Force in the Technology Roadmapping Working Group. GEODE is a consortium led by Project InnerSpace and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and funded by the U.S. Department of...
Morningstar DBRS Comments on MISO's Historic $22 Billion Regional Transmission Plan
Key Highlights • We expect the credit impact of Tranche 2.1 on utility companies to be neutral, provided that they can finance the capex and maintain their debt-to-capital ratios in alignment with the regulatory capital structure. • MISO’s alignment with FERC Order No. 1920 should benefit transmission owners. • Legal challenges to right of first refusal laws could create delays. • Uncertainty on decarbonization policies could weaken cost-benefits On December 12, 2024, the Midcontinent In...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Three High-Priority Areas Advancing in National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor Designation Process
DOE Seeks Public Input on Proposed Public Engagement Framework and Possible Scope of Analysis for Areas Moving to Phase 3 of Designation Process WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a continued effort to expedite the build out of a resilient and reliable electric grid, today the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a list of three potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs) moving to the next phase of the designation process. A NIETC is an area of the country where DOE has...
Morningstar DBRS Comments on Impact of Potential U.S. Tariffs or Electricity Export Ban on Ontario Independent Power Producers
Key Highlights • Ontario Premier Doug Ford has threatened to cut off electricity supply to the United States if it imposes a blanket 25% tariff on Canadian goods. • If the tariff or the electricity export ban occurs, we do not expect either to materially affect most power producers with operations in Ontario. • However, we believe that either scenario would decrease the efficiency of electricity systems in both Ontario and connected U.S. states, which would increase overall electricity syste...
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