NetZero Insider is back from the holiday break with several new stories on resources feeding into the clean energy transition.
Elaine Goodman reports on a webinar that had good and bad news on critical minerals in the
American West: A planned vanadium mine in Nevada will be the nation’s first and is expected to supply 60% of U.S. needs for the steel additive, which is also used in long-duration energy storage. But a proposal for a rare earth mine in Wyoming — critical for electric vehicles, solar panels and wind turbines — is illustrating just how slowly such plans can progress.
Now for the opposite end of the spectrum … cow manure, readily available in great quantity, and carries a considerable negative impact. Inside Climate News looks at whether California is overstating the climate benefits of manure methane digesters.
John Cropley has a story on New York moving to limit usage and reduce leakage of sulfur hexafluoride, the most
potent of all known greenhouse gases. The state has introduced draft regulation on SF6, which is primarily used as an insulator in electrical equipment.
We also have three stories on offshore wind and, as usual, the news is mixed.
Jon Lamson reports that Vineyard Wind 1 sent its first electricity to the New England grid — only 5 MW,
but an important milestone as the offshore wind industry struggles to build momentum in the United States. The wind farm off the coast of Massachusetts will have a nameplate rating of 806 MW when completed.
Cropley has the significant but not unexpected announcement by developers of Empire Wind 2 that they and New York state have agreed to cancel the offtake agreement for the proposed 1,260-MW wind farm, placing it in limbo. It now can rebid into New York’s current solicitation at a higher cost.
Cropley also reports on Delaware’s environmental agency offering up a potential strategy for getting that state into the offshore wind industry. Collaboration with nearby states might help, the report indicates, because Delaware is small and would have difficulty developing economies of scale on its own.
Other media also weigh in with stories on offshore wind: The conservative-leaning Empire Center for Public
Policy sneers at New York’s increasingly costly embrace of offshore wind; the libertarian Cato Institute flags the problems the century-old Jones Act is creating for the U.S.’s nascent industry; and TechXplore says Illinois may be the next state to pick up the torch for the long-debated concept of wind power on the Great Lakes.
Back on land, Renewable Energy
World reports that the first utility-scale wind turbine in coal-loving Kentucky is undergoing testing.
More curated stories from this week’s Intelligence Report are gathered below:
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California
The state is considering changes to a program that has incentivized dairy biogas. Neighbors are pushing for an end to the subsidies. Inside Climate News
California
CO2 released by burning biogas from cow manure is counted as an emission reduction, rather than a climate pollutant, and multiple state programs are taking credit for the cuts that some see as phantoms. Inside Climate News
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Alaska
With state
and federal money, University of Alaska researchers plan to explore the viability of a new coal plant in the Susitna River valley that would inject its carbon emissions underground Alaska Beacon
International
Freshly inaugurated President of Argentina Javier Milei last week included provisions for a national cap-and-trade system in an omnibus reform bill put forth to Congress, reinforcing the country's previous commitment to implementing a carbon market despite Milei's history of fiery anti-climate change rhetoric and anti-regulation ideology. Carbon Pulse
International
A new report is kick-starting the new year with an investigation of applying carbon dioxide removal (CDR) to achieving the long-term goal of the Paris Agreement of limiting global warming. Carbon Herald
International
The Norwegian Ministry of Energy has approved
PGNiG Upstream Norway - part of Poland's ORLEN Group - as the operator that will partner with Norwegian energy firm Horisont Energi in the first Arctic carbon capture and storage project. UpStream
International
Portugal has ratified a law that establishes a national voluntary carbon market and the rules for its operation, which it hopes will help protect its forests and safeguard them from fires. Carbon Pulse
International
The Saudi Power Procurement Co. has invited bids for four independent power plant projects with a combined capacity of 7,200 megawatts. Arab News
International
Saudi Arabia is tendering for 7.2 gigawatts of power to build four gas-fired power plants across two sites, which according to reports use carbon capture and storage (CCS) to offset CO2 emissions. Carbon Pulse
Iowa
Officials say they'd need millions of dollars to buy the equipment required to safely carry out rescue operations amid a CO2 pipeline rupture, which can suffocate people and stall engines. Inside Climate News
Iowa
County officials say they'd need millions of dollars to buy the equipment required to safely carry out rescue operations amid a CO2 pipeline rupture, which can suffocate people and stall engines. But who's going to pay? Inside Climate News
Louisiana
In all but two other states, the Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for permitting. Proponents of the change say it will speed up approvals of new projects that are critical for reducing climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions. The Associated Press
Louisiana
State leaders rejoiced recently over the federal government's decision to give Louisiana authority to permit and regulate the wells needed to store industrial carbon dioxide emissions underground, labeling it an important economic development milestone. Louisiana Illuminator
Louisiana
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted Louisiana the right to approve projects that store carbon dioxide underground. The Hill
Maine
Sustainable infrastructure capital provider Nexus Development Capital announced a $5 million investment in carbon removal startup Standard Biocarbon, aimed at supporting the development and scaling of its new biochar production facility. ESG Today
North Dakota
Another carbon capture project took off, while others saw millions in funding. But a major carbon dioxide pipeline saw pushback across the state, and its operation is now delayed by at least around two years. Bismarck Tribune
U.S.
A climate technology startup aims to suck carbon from the atmosphere using a new type of nuclear power plant that's never been built in the United States. E&E News
U.S.
As the debate over carbon capture pipelines continues in Iowa, Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said the use of eminent domain covered projects like the Keystone XL oil pipeline because the production of energy serves a public use. Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Tennessee
A holdup in retiring the Cumberland power plant threatens the Tennessee Valley Authority's plans to cut its carbon emissions 80% by 2035, the federal power agency said. Utility Dive
Wyoming
After enjoying a respite that lasted for a couple of years, the coal industry tipped back into its long-term downward trajectory in 2023. Early signs suggest that the progressive decline could worsen in the new year. WyoFile
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Carolinas
Duke had just a fraction of the DR PJM did during Winter Storm Elliot in 2022 - 200 MW compared to 10,000 MW, but regulators have declined requiring more of the resource since BNN Breaking
International
The notice, published on Thursday by China's National Development and Reform Commission, calls for the creation of initial technical standards governing new energy vehicle integration into the grid by 2025. Reuters
North Carolina
Could demand response -- if it were in place in DEP and DEC -- have prevented the blackouts that endangered vulnerable customers on Christmas Eve? The math says yes. Yet Duke Energy's fleet of options included almost no demand side resources, writes Clean Energy Group Project Director Shelley Hudson Robbins. Energy News Network
Texas
Explanation of San Antonio utility's new winter demand response program San Antonio
Report
Texas
ERCOT looking for more demand response in 2024 Yahoo/Utility Dive
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International
Smaller landlords/homeowners running into cost issues on older housing as energy efficiency requirements come into effect in France Financial Times
National
Biden Admin releases new efficiency standards for freezers and fridges over holidays, could save 101 million metric tons of GHGs over 30 years Environment America
National
MIT examines efficient home construction techniques that can shave energy use from a home by 90% when used together. MIT Technology Review
Virginia
Va. Delegate introduces bill that would tie efficiency requirements to data centers' existing tax benefits DatacenterDynamics
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International
On Friday, the Dominica government will seek parliamentary permission to for Finance Minister Dr Irving McIntyre to secure a bank guarantee from the National Bank of Dominica in the amount of EC$13.5 million (one ECC dollar equals US$0.37 cents) for the development of a geothermal energy plant. St. Vincent Times
International
In Iceland, scientists are planning to drill two boreholes to a reservoir of liquid rock. One will give us our first direct measurements of magma - the other could supercharge geothermal power New Scientist
U.S.
Ormat Technologies has closed the the acquisition of geothermal and solar assets from Enel Green Power North America. Think GeoEnergy
U.S.
Project InnerSpace has kicked off collaborative "Future of Geothermal" studies for the states of Pennsylvania and Oklahoma. Think GeoEnergy
U.S.
Lawmakers have been laying the groundwork to add geothermal power to the electrical grid and pump underground heat into buildings. Now, a technological breakthrough could dramatically expand those ambitions. Last month, a company announced the successful demonstration in the West of a new drilling technique it says will greatly expand where geothermal plants could be built. And in the East, where geothermal's potential is mostly as a heating and cooling source, a community recently broke ground on the first utility-run thermal energy network. Daily Montanan
U.S.
What the fight over one small amphibian in Nevada says about the future of green energy. Mother Jones
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Minnesota
The high-temperature processes needed to make steel can be powered by electricity, and hydrogen produced using renewable energy would cut emissions significantly. GreenBiz
U.S.
Strict tax credit rules will reward hydrogen production where wind and solar thrive -- and are drawing ire in regions with nuclear and hydropower that won't qualify. Canary Media
U.S.
Strict tax credit rules will reward hydrogen production where wind and solar thrive -- and are drawing ire in regions with nuclear and hydropower that won't qualify. Canary Media
U.S.
The Energy Department and hub leaders have declined to publish their applications, citing confidential business information and saying details are subject to change. Bloomberg Law
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U.S.
A decadeslong battle over dams in the Columbia River Basin had a breakthrough recently, as the Biden administration announced a deal with four tribes in the region and the states of Oregon and Washington that is meant to restore salmon and other fish runs while also looking at eventually breaching four of the dams. Source NM
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Minnesota
No Iron Range industry has grown faster than solar in recent years. The industry doesn't need the mining industry to thrive; in fact, mines stand to benefit from solar, rather than the other way around, writes Iron Range resident and community college teacher Aaron Brown. Minnesota Reformer
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Alaska
Center for Biological Diversity and Sierra Club challenge Alaksa LNG export project in federal court Bloomberg Law
Pennsylvania
CNX Resources posting emissions and other data publicly under deal struck with Pennsylvania governor StateScoop
National
BP and Shell ask FERC to step in on dispute with Venture Global Limited over failiure to deliver contracted LNG Bloomberg
National
Look into oil and gas industry's efforts to convince policymakers to support LNG exports for energy security/climate change Offshore Energy
National
Mild winter start, forecasted to continue, has natural gas prices sinking this year Bloomberg
National
U.S. closed out 2023 with high monthly LNG exports, should be enough to pass Qatar and Australia for number one exporter Reuters
National
An investigation into subsidies the gas industry offers to new homes to install natural gas appliances Mother Jones
Ohio
Ohio lawmakers add language making it easier for natural gas utilities to build out infrastruture in bill tied to stopping adoption of California car emissions standards Policy Matters Ohio
Oklahoma
Oklahoma AG launches tipline in continued litigation against natural gas price spikes from Winter Storm Uri KOSU
Pennsylvania
Dimock Pa. set to see drilling start up again Coterra Energy after years of litigation going back to Gasland, which showed local residents lighting the water from their faucets on fire The Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Lower production and cheaper natural gas prices in Pa means state getting $105 million less in fees in 2023 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
National
Look into utility plans to replace coal with natural gas plants, and why they are picking it over renewables. Texas Public Radio
Texas
Calpine expanding natural gas plant in Texas, will help ERCOT maintain reliability Moore County News Press
Texas
NextEra completes $1.8 billion sale of Texas natural gas infrastructure to Kinder Morgan Yahoo
Finance
Texas
OP ED from Dallas Morning News calls for regulation of Texas intrastate pipelines after Bloomberg story on how Energy Transfer allegedly abused the system The Dallas Morning News
Texas
Tokyo Gas investing in Texas natural gas to ensure it gets the fuel going forward Houston Chronicle
Texas
West Texans opposing pipeline that would flow their region to export natural gas to LNG facilities in Mexico The Texas Tribune
U.S.
Full year exports from the U.S. rose 14.7% to 88.9 million metric tons, driven largely by the return to full production of the Freeport LNG plant that had suffered a fire in 2022, and as others increased processing efficiency, LSEG data showed. Reuters
Virginia
Firm buys mineral rights for cheap thinking it would find gas, found helium instead that could be worth $4-12 billion Yahoo News/CNN
Virginia
MVP Pipeline backers propose cutting southgate extension from 75 miles to just 31, would no longer need compressor station in southern Va. Virginia Mercury
National
Environmentalists call for ban on new LNG export projects in Guardian Op-Ed The
Guardian
National
Summary of EIA forecast for natural gas production shows growth expected in '24, headlined by Texas BIC Magazine
Alaska
Deep dive from an industry professional into the issues around natural gas in Alaska and why ratepayers there pay so much in an energy rich state Must Read Alaska
International
Research paper found massive methane leakage from pipeline in northern Mexico that was shipping gas south from the US to be consumed there Natural Gas World
California
A three-judge panel of the federal appeals court struck down Berkeley's ordinance in April, agreeing with California restaurant owners that the city overstepped the federal Energy and Policy Conservation Act when it passed the ban in 2019. Utility Dive
California
City of Berkeley loses bid at Ninth Circuit to implement municipal natural gas ban while litigation continues San Francisco Chronicle
California
California regulators remove remaining subsidies for new buildings to use natural gas in favor of electrification Natural Gas Intelligence
Colorado
Look into how Atmos Energy, gas utility, fought to keep towns from banning gas appliances WBUR News
Connecticut
Climate activist writes against Algonquin pipeline expansion, says environmental impacts worse than any benefit it would provide New England The Connecticut Mirror
Connecticut
Major Connecticut paper looks into proposals to raise electric and natural gas rates Hartford Courant
International
China retook number one LNG importer spot in 2023 after lower demand from pandemic cut demand in 2022 Yahoo Finance
International
Look at how attacks on Red Sea shipping could impact global natural gas market Reuters
International
Saskatchewan is stopping climate tax on home heating, worries about whether policy will continue at all CBC.ca
National
Examination of gas utilities efforts to market the fuel over the years, which have sped up as global warming is addressed Slate
International
The leading countries developing new export terminals are: the US (336.9 million tpy), Russia (164.1 million tpy), Canada (75.8 million tpy), Mexico (69.3 million tpy), and Qatar (49 million tpy). LNG Industry
International
EU Countries relying on natural gas storage in Ukraine to help manage winter demand, despite ongoing war Financial Times
Kentucky
TVA brings new natural gas plants online as winter starts, meant to help maintain reliability in the season Kentucky Today
Louisiana
Focus on the policy tensions involved in Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass 2 LNG facility - energy security for allies vs climate change, environmental justice The New York Times
Louisiana
Energy Transfer accused of blocking competitor's pipeline in Louisiana in federal court case Bloomberg
Minneosta
Regulators reviewing small pipeline designed to ship renewable natural gas (from cows) West Central Tribune
National
AGA has sued Biden Admin over its new regulations for natural gas furnances, claims will add costs for little benefit MSN
National
Environmentalist Bill McKibben lists reasons no new LNG export facilities will be built - includes emissions and higher domestic prices CleanTechnica
Virginia
Mountain Valley Pipeline is proposing to more than halve the length of its Southgate Extension running from southern Virginia into North Carolina, a change that would mean it no longer needs a compressor station Virginia previously rejected, according to an update with federal regulators. Virginia Mercury
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Delaware
Those payments are just peanuts, said David Stevenson, director of the Center for Energy & Environment at the Caesar Rodney Institute. Delaware Live
Illinois
The Illinois wind farm--proposed in February for Lake Michigan in a bill that notes the potential benefits of a Chicago location--would be larger than Icebreaker and could benefit from strong state support for clean energy. TechXplore
Massachusetts
It found that the Vineyard Wind 1 Project has created 937 union jobs through two years of construction, which is almost twice their initial commitment to create 500 union jobs. Daily Energy Insider
Massachusetts
Coming soon to the state's portfolio: 37-plus acres of harborside land in Salem, envisioned as the second major offshore wind port in Massachusetts. The quasi-public Massachusetts Clean Energy Center is on the verge of purchasing the port property from Florida-based shipping company Crowley, according to a company official. Crowley will then lease the land back from the state and operate the facility that could play a key role in the evolution of the offshore wind industry. Commonwealth Beacon
New Jersey
A state DEP spokesperson said that Ocean Wind has not asked NJDEP or NJBPU to make any changes to the easement or lease, and the state has not taken any action at this time to address Ocean Wind's easement rights. northjersey.com
New York
New York environmentalists have fetishized offshore wind because of the technology's success in northern Europe (where shallower waters, different weather patterns and higher fuel costs made it more practical), writes Ken Girardin of the Empire Center for Public Policy. Empire Center for Public Policy
Oregon
County commissioners from Coos, Curry and Douglas counties passed proclamations opposing the floating offshore wind turbines. Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon
While the Biden administration has previously said offshore wind is one way the country can more quickly move away from fossil fuel for its energy needs, Oregonians are demanding answers even as the plan remains in its infancy. Others frustrated with the lack of research, transparency and engagement from the federal government are filling the information gap with their own answers. Oregon Capital Chronicle
U.S.
Offshore wind is a key piece of the U.S. energy transition, but the emerging industry has been clobbered by financial challenges. Canary Media
U.S.
The Jones Act forces these vessels to be inefficiently used. While frustrating under any circumstance, it's particularly so given that WTIVs are relatively rare. Cato Institute
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International
Numbers like these have caused strife in environmentalist circles, pitting those pushing for a rapid buildout of renewable energy -- necessary to combat climate change -- against those who oppose turbines due to their impact on wildlife; some bird conservation groups have frequently obstructed wind energy projects. Canary Media
Kentucky
An LG&E and KU spokesperson said while Kentucky doesn't have strong wind resources compared to other states farther west, the utility wanted to gather data on how well a wind turbine could actually perform in Kentucky. Renewable Energy World
Montana
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Montana coal plants provided 1,631 megawatts of nameplate capacity in October and its wind capacity provided 1,479 megawatts. Electrek
New York
General Electric's giant wind turbine facility is on track, aided by New York state and federal support. Capital and Main
U.S.
Pattern Energy Group LP, a leader in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure, has closed an $11 billion non-recourse financing and begun full construction of SunZia Transmission and SunZia Wind, which together is the largest clean energy infrastructure project in U.S. history. Pattern Energy
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New York
The New York Power Authority has issued a Request for Information to understand potential interest and opportunities for NYPA to collaborate with renewable developers, contractors and companies to develop, own and operate renewable energy generating projects and storage systems, including solar photovoltaic energy, wind energy and battery energy storage. New York Power Authority
New York
NYPA is seeking responses from private sector renewable developers, contractors, and companies interested in collaborating on solar energy, wind and battery energy storage projects. pv Magazine
U.S.
After more than 17 years of navigating permits and approvals, Pattern Energy Group has closed $11 billion in non-recourse financing and started full construction of SunZia Transmission and SunZia Wind. Renewable Energy World
U.S.
These claims have the potential to cause reputational harm to a company while distracting attention from its environmentally beneficial activities, four attorneys with Troutman Pepper write. Utility Dive
Vermont
During the coming legislative session, which began Jan. 3, lawmakers plan to take up a bill to strengthen a state renewable energy law, known as the renewable energy standard. It will likely require utilities to source even more of their power from renewable energy, and rely more heavily on local and regional sources. Vermont Digger
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California
A survey of California solar and storage companies found 17,000 jobs have or will be lost by the end of 2023 due the recent net metering changes. The massive job loss represents 22% of all solar jobs in California and is the largest loss of solar jobs in U.S. history. Solar Builder
Idaho
The Sierra Club estimates that the new compensation rate will be 5.96-cents/kWh (down from the already low 8.8-cents/kWh). Solar Power World
U.S.
Electric utility commissions across the nation are following the lead of California to cut compensation for rooftop solar generation. Is Idaho the next step in a death march for the industry? pv Magazine
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New Mexico
American Electric Power has entered into an agreement to sell its 50% interest in New Mexico Renewable Development to Exus North America Holdings. AEP and PNM Resources, which also owns 50% of NMRD, plan to sell the portfolio of 15 solar projects totaling 625 megawatts to Exus for approximately $230 million subject to true-up adjustments at close. AEP's share of the sale is approximately $115 million, and AEP expects to receive about $104 million in cash after tax, transaction fees and other customary adjustments. The sale is expected to close in February and will not have a material impact on financial results. AEP
New Mexico
A large solar and energy storage facility south of the city of Santa Fe remains under review nearly one year after it was proposed. The first public hearing on the development, which has already sparked opposition from some residents of nearby Rancho San Marcos and Eldorado, likely remains months away. Santa Fe New Mexican
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania now has 1 gigawatt of solar energy capacity - enough to power all the homes in a city as big as Pittsburgh. The Shapiro administration says it's an important milestone that helps cement the state's position as an energy leader. But solar industry backers say the state should be doing more to help the industry grow. StateImpact Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
A 230,000-panel solar field in rural Adams County will soon put the city of Philadelphia closer to its goal of powering all of its buildings with renewable energy by 2030. Spanning about 700 acres, and comprising about a dozen parcels in Straban Township near Gettysburg, the 80-megawatt solar field will provide city-owned buildings with 70 megawatts of renewable energy, or between 23% to 25% of its electricity needs. WHYY-FM
Texas
The Brookshire plant is significant not only on account of its size. It is also the first -- and probably not the last -- US factory to be built by the leading Indian solar company Waaree Energies. CleanTechnica
U.S.
Renewable energy sources have risen to about 30.7% of total installed power capacity across the country in October 2023, based on FERC data and a CleanTechnica estimate for small-scale solar. CleanTechnica
U.S.
A wonky new process that's meant to help clean energy firms maximize Inflation Reduction Act subsidies is starting to gain traction. First Solar, the biggest U.S.-based manufacturer of solar panels, has entered into two deals to sell up to $700 million worth of tax credits, just a week after the U.S. Treasury and IRS officially defined the scope of the incentives available to domestic renewable energy equipment manufacturers. It's the "first significant" tax-credit transfer of its kind in the solar manufacturing business, according to the thin-film solar company. Canary Media
U.S.
Beyond the specifics, we think each of these projects has a broader lesson for industry stakeholders. Solar Builder
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U.S.
The agreement with Ormat is valued at $271 million and consists of assets with a total capacity of 150 MW. reNEWS.biz
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Michigan
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 58 will add three Mechatron Solar dual-axis solar trackers to expansion of their Corktown, Detroit corporate headquarters, the Zero Net Energy Center. Solar Builder
New Mexico
New Mexico community centers could be equipped with solar panels and backup energy storage using dollars pulled from a state solar energy fund, if lawmakers can get through a bill they're planning to introduce in the 2024 Legislature. Albuquerque Journal
Tennessee
Memphis Light Gas & Water proposed to replace the now-shuttered Allen coal fired generating station with 200 MW of new methane gas-fired generation. The community pushed back hard, and the proposal has been scrapped, and MLGW will invest in solar power and battery storage. At a time when utilities across the South, including the Tennessee Valley Authority, are planning to spend billions on fossil fuel plants and pipelines, MLGW's pivot to clean energy provides a road map to the clean energy transition. CleanTechnica
U.S.
Newly-branded Cleanleaf Energy will focus on providing operations and maintenance services to utility and commercial solar and battery energy storage projects. pv Magazine
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California
The California Energy Commission has approved a $30 million grant to Form Energy to build a long-duration energy storage project that will continuously discharge to the grid for an unprecedented 100 hours. The 5-megawatt/500-megawatt-hour iron-air battery storage project is the largest long-duration energy storage project to be built in California and the first in the state to use the lower-cost technology. California Energy Commission
California
Residents of the Eden Valley and Harmony Grove neighborhoods continue efforts to prevent a massive battery storage facility from being built near their rural homes. The Coast News
California
The factory is dedicated to products for the portable and residential energy storage system markets ranging from 3kWh to 30kWh. It has a planned 1GWh annual production capacity. Energy Storage News
Kentucky
The Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project is undergoing a long federal permitting process to store electricity from the grid in the form of water. Louisville Public Media
New Mexico
Utility PNM has been given the green light for two battery energy storage system projects in New Mexico which will support overloaded feeders at two locations. The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission approved the application from a subsidiary of NYSE-listed utility PNM Resources to build, own and operate two projects totalling 12MW/48MWh at two locations on Dec. 21. Energy Storage News
Texas
As the Texas grid was closing out a record year for new battery storage projects across the state, it was eyeing a flood of plans for additions that will make 2023's totals look small. The projects also will outstrip the amount of new natural gas-fired generation currently planned. Since April, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has received applications for battery projects that would add 50,000 megawatts of storage capacity to the power grid it operates. San Antonio Express-News
U.S.
As construction commences on multibillion-dollar facilities across the U.S., citizen groups are organizing to secure benefits that accrue beyond the factory walls. Canary Media
U.S.
Stable financing options and government incentives will play a significant role in advancing energy storage projects around the world, a new Guidehouse Insights report says. Utility Dive
U.S.
U.S. demand for battery energy storage systems will grow six-fold by 2030, according to a recent report by SEIA, but only with serious investment, coordination with experienced manufacturers and collaboration with allies. pv Magazine
U.S.
Energy storage facilities in the U.S. set a new record, with the largest capacity ever installed in a single quarter, amounting to 7,322 GWh operational in the third quarter of 2023. Energy News
U.S.
According to Wood Mackenzie's "US Energy Storage Monitor" report, the grid-scale segment deployed 6,848 MWh of storage in Q3 2023, the residential segment installed 381.4 MWh and the commercial market managed 92.9 MWh. Solar Power World
U.S.
U.S. demand for battery energy storage systems will grow sixfold by 2030, according to a recent report by the Solar Energy Industries Association, but only with serious investment, coordination with experienced manufacturers, and collaboration with allies. pv magazine
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U.S.
How can the U.S. build enough transmission lines to combat climate change? Here's what's on the table for grid reforms in 2024. Canary Media
U.S.
U.S. climate goals will drift out of reach if expanding amounts of renewable electricity can't reach cities and suburbs. Politico
Wyoming
Federal officials are revising a 2009 initiative that encourages developers to "co-locate" new electric transmission lines across the West -- including in Wyoming -- in hopes of minimizing landscape and wildlife impacts while also accommodating burgeoning renewable energy development. WyoFile
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Ohio
The mayor and city council have enacted a one-year moratorium after the EPA raised multiple environmental justice concerns, from toxic air to hazardous waste. Inside Climate News
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International
As wind power grows around the world, so does the threat turbines pose to wildlife. From simple fixes to high-tech solutions, researchers are finding ways to reduce the toll. Canary Media
Kentucky
Kentucky's largest utility has built what it says is the state's first utility-scale wind turbine in an effort to test the potential of wind energy. The wind turbine, which Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities (LG&E and KU) constructed at the end of last year with its parent company PPL Corporation, stands at 165 feet on the site of the utility's E.W. Brown Generating Station in Mercer County. The site is also home to a coal-fired power plant unit, a 10 megawatt solar installation, several gas-fired turbines and a hydroelectric plant. Kentucky Lantern
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