New England has undertaken a major offshore wind procurement initiative aimed at increasing its renewable energy capacity significantly. The coordinated effort, spearheaded by Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, initially set an ambitious target to procure up to 6.8 gigawatts (GW) of
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a federally-owned electric utility, has found itself at the center of a heated debate over its decision to establish new gas plants. This move comes amidst President Biden's aggressive climate goals, particularly his commitment to achieving a carbon-free
As record-breaking heat waves sweep across major parts of the nation, electricity demand has surged to unprecedented levels, prompting grid operators to utilize peaker power plants more frequently. These plants, known for their ability to start up quickly and at lower costs than other power plants,
The challenges encountered by Leading Light Wind, an American-founded initiative to develop a wind farm off Long Beach Island, New Jersey, underscore the inherent complexities of renewable energy projects. This project, which recently requested a pause from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
In Oregon, a growing conflict between a coalition of solar energy advocates and state utility regulators is unfolding. This battle is over the future of rooftop and community solar energy initiatives. The Save Oregon Solar Coalition, comprised of numerous solar energy companies and environmental
The U.S. energy sector is experiencing a gradual yet noteworthy growth, particularly in the bioenergy segments of electric power generation (EPG), woody biomass, and cellulosic fuels. Recent data from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) annual U.S. Energy and Employment Report illuminate these
