In a significant move towards a cleaner energy future, the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) has approved an ambitious integrated resource plan (IRP) for Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Carolinas. This plan, proposed in August, aims to balance energy reliability with substantial
New York City is taking a bold step toward a sustainable future with a groundbreaking pilot project in Brooklyn. This $9 million initiative, led by Con Edison and First Student, aims to revolutionize the integration of electric school buses into the urban power grid. The project is not just about
As the threat of climate change becomes increasingly urgent, the race to develop and implement effective carbon capture technologies has never been more crucial. Recent regulatory decisions in the United States, particularly the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling allowing the Biden administration to
Frequent extreme weather, record-breaking power outages, and high energy costs have galvanized Puerto Rico’s determination to create a more resilient, reliable, and affordable energy system. In 2017, the island faced a devastating crisis when hurricanes destroyed roughly 80% of its electric gri
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently made headlines by rejecting a proposal to expand the electricity load for an Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center connected to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania. This decision has significant implications for the power
Dominion Energy has made a considerable strategic move by selling a 50% noncontrolling interest in its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project to Stonepeak. Valued at $2.6 billion, this sale is aimed at significantly reducing Dominion's outstanding debt and honing its business model into
In a groundbreaking development for the energy storage sector, a consortium led by Energy Dome and Alliant Energy is set to deploy the United States' first utility-scale CO2 battery. This innovative pilot project, known as the Columbia Energy Storage Project, will feature a 20-MW/200-MWh
A recent ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas has significantly altered the landscape for transmission line construction in the state. By striking down a Texas law that awarded incumbent utilities the exclusive rights to construct transmission lines connecting to
Every year, wildfires devastate communities, ecosystems, and economies, with the 2023 wildfire season in North America serving as a stark reminder of their destructive power. As climate change worsens and existing grid infrastructures age, the risk of utility equipment failures causing wildfires
In recent years, the global renewable energy landscape has witnessed a significant and promising transformation driven by continual advancements in solar and wind technology. Reports from Wood Mackenzie highlight a considerable decline in the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for these renewable
