The holidays were a time of reflection at NetZero Insider as we reviewed the trends that drove the news in 2023 and looked ahead to what issues will be making headlines in the coming months.
NetZero Insider’s K Kaufmann took a deep dive into the Department of Energy’s relentless
pace in the past year, including its announcements of hydrogen and direct air capture hubs, the release of its Transmission Needs Study and its first foray into transmission financing as an anchor off-taker for interregional transmission projects. With the 2024 presidential election on the horizon, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told industry stakeholders to “buckle up” for another year of DOE funding and initiatives aimed at accelerating the U.S. clean energy transition.
Another DOE through-line is the department’s efforts to designate National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs). Our James Downing, says the department is targeting spring for a preliminary list of potential NIETCs.
New Jersey correspondent Hugh Morley gave us his spin on the year in energy in the Garden
State. Sadly, the Board of Public Utilities lost its president and long-time clean energy advocate, Joseph L. Fiordaliso, and the state lost two offshore wind projects, as Ørsted pulled the plug on Ocean Winds 1 and 2. But the state also made clear progress, adopting the Advanced Clean Cars II rule, establishing an expanded, permanent community solar program and opening its third solicitation for offshore wind.
Our curated content is also on trend, with Canary Media reporting on the “Battery Belt” states of Tennessee, Mississippi and Kentucky,
where Ford and Korean battery maker SK Innovation are planning massive electric vehicle and battery plants, and local advocates are pushing the companies to deliver a broad package of community benefits,
Energy regulation could be a hot topic in the Missouri General Assembly as top lawmakers say the default time-of-use rates mandated by the state’s Public Service Commission should be optional, according to the Missouri Independent. Other proposed legislation could delay the closure of fossil fuel plants to ensure reliability until replacement power is on the grid.
With winter weather upon us, the Clean Energy Group’s Shelley Hudson Robbins reminds us of the reliability role demand response can play during extreme weather events ― and calls out Duke Energy and the North Carolina Utilities Commission for not making DR a key tool.
Are you ready for 2024? NetZero Insider will keep you updated on all the vital news you need to navigate the shifting policy landscape this year. Read on for our full Intelligence Report, below:
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