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June 11, 2024

It seems as if NASA and JAXA, Japan’s national air and space agency, have been reading my previous emails on space debris.

This September, the agencies are partnering to launch the LignoStella Space Wood Project — the world’s first wooden satellite. Kyoto University has spent the last few years experimenting with wood samples on the International Space Station with the idea of creating a more sustainable and safer satellite. The research group has identified “Hoonoki,” a type of Magnolia wood, as best suited to withstand the rigors of space. One of the major benefits of wooden satellites is their ability to burn up in the atmosphere upon re-entry and not endanger anyone on the ground, much like this, this and this did. 

Are we really getting ahead of a potential problem before a catastrophe happens? Look at us go! 

Now, now trees were harmed in the printing of this RTO Insider news: 

• Rising costs of materials and labor and an increased use of H-frame structures as an environmental mitigation have contributed to a $1.755 billion increase in the projected cost of NV Energy’s Greenlink transmission projects. Elaine Goodman reports. 

• ERCOT stakeholders and staff came to an agreement on a rule change that imposes voltage ride-through requirements on IBRs. Tom Kleckner listened in. 

• ISO-NE’s Order 2023 compliance filing received mixed responses in comments from a range of clean energy stakeholders, drawing support from several large trade associations along with protests from multiple companies. Jon Lamson has the story. 

• The use of distributed energy resources can reduce grid costs, delay system upgrades, authors contend. James Downing has the details. 

Then, Devin Leith-Yessian has a bunch of committee news out of PJM: 

• PJM OC Briefs: June 6, 2024 

• PJM MIC Briefs: June 5, 2024 

• PJM PC/TEAC Briefs: June 4, 2024 

Lastly, we have news from other sources: 

• “Here’s how CT utilities are preparing for an expected severe hurricane season,” The Middletown Press 

• “US trade commission presses ahead in probe of southeast Asian solar manufacturers,” The Hill 

• “Southern California adopts landmark rule to electrify industrial heat,” Canary Media 

From everyone at RTO Insider, thanks for reading and enjoy the rest of your day! Also, be sure to check out our latest news from NetZero Insider below!

Shawn McFarland  

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