Senate Committee Passes Bill that Includes $1.2 Billion to Boost Grid Supply Chain
The Senate Committee on Appropriations on July 20 approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill, which includes $1.2 billion to be spent through 2026 to “enhance the domestic supply chain for the manufacture of electric grid components.”
Fitch Outlines Threat of Battery Storage System Degradation
Battery energy storage systems, especially those used for arbitrage, could face faster degradation and higher capital expenditures volatility than renewables and thermal peaking plants, according to Fitch Ratings.
APPA Urges EPA to Reconsider Key Element of Coal Combustion Residual Proposal
The Environmental Protection Agency should withdraw and re-propose provisions related to coal combustion residual management units included in a proposed rule once it performs the requisite risk assessment and determines whether and how to regulate coal combustion residual disposal practices not currently regulated under federal regulations, the American Public Power Association said in July 17 comments submitted to EPA.
Energy Northwest Signs Agreement for Up to 12 Small Modular Reactors
Washington State-based Energy Northwest and X-Energy Reactor Company LLC on July 19 announced the signing of a joint development agreement for up to 12 advanced small modular reactors in central Washington capable of generating up to a total of 960 megawatts of electricity. Energy Northwest expects to bring the first module online by 2030.
Lansing Board of Water & Light Unveils Plan to Build More Than 650 MW of Clean Energy Projects
The Lansing Board of Water & Light on July 19 announced its plan to build over 650 megawatts of clean energy projects to support its clean energy goals and meet future regional load growth.
New York Grid Operator Warns of Reliability Deficit in New York City Area by 2025
The New York City area could have a deficit as large as 446 megawatts as early as summer 2025, according to the New York Independent System Operator.
PJM Met Demand Through December 2022 Event, but Extreme Cold Stressed Grid
The PJM Interconnection was able to maintain system reliability and serve customers throughout the extreme weather that affected the regional transmission organization from Dec. 23 through Dec. 25, 2022, according to a PJM report.
Company Achieves Key Technology Breakthrough in Geothermal Energy Pilot Project
Fervo Energy on July 18 announced that it has successfully completed the well test at its full-scale commercial pilot, Project Red, in northern Nevada.
Energy-Related Grants Available for Rural Small Businesses, Agricultural Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making $21 million in technical assistance grants available through the Rural Energy for America program to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses access federal funds for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements.
Department of Energy Intends to Offer $4 Million in Sensor Data Analytics Demonstrations Funding
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced a notice of intent for its Office of Electricity to issue a $4 million funding opportunity announcement.