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Washington, D.C., and five states are receiving funds for revolving loan programs that can be tapped for energy audits, upgrades and retrofits, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. #renewables #power #energy #wind #offshore #onshore #solar #hydropower #floating #nuclear #geothermal #efficiency #transition #susteinability #circular #economy #esg #clean #decarbonization #electrification #climate #hydrogen #mobility #greensteel #ammonia #transportation #storage #fuelcell #smartgrid #der #powersystem #generation #transmission #distribution #electricity #machines #drives #sensors #iot #education #engineering #innovation #entrepreneurship #creativity #technology #digitalization #cybersecurtity #metering

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🌍 Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, ARCH2, led by Battelle, will receive $30M for initial planning and development activities across WV, OH, and PA. 🏗️ Goals: Produce 1,500 metric tons of clean hydrogen/day, reduce CO₂ emissions by 9M metric tons/year, and create thousands of quality jobs. 🤝 Collaboration: Involves private industry, governments, academia, nonprofits, and community groups. 💡 Key Projects: Air Liquide: Hydrogen liquefaction facility for mobility. CNX Resources: Hydrogen from natural gas for ammonia. Enbridge Gas Ohio: Hydrogen via electrolysis for mobility. Empire Diversified Energy: Hydrogen from food waste. 🌱 Community Benefits: Focus on transparency, local engagement, skilled workforce, and Justice40 commitments. #Hydrogen #CleanEnergy #Decarbonization #ARCH2 #SustainableFuture #EnergyTransition

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"Utilities have for decades “been using the same playbooks to build centralized generation and associated transmission and distribution to meet long-term demand needs. And it’s largely worked,” Shah said. “But with demand growth accelerating from data centers, new manufacturing, a surge of electric vehicles and electrified appliances ... an old grid operations paradigm needs to be updated.” After roughly two decades of stagnant electricity demand, the North American Electric Reliability Corp. now forecasts an approximately 15% to 20% increase in electricity consumption over the next decade, DOE noted in its brief. And by 2050, demand could double to meet net-zero emissions targets. Importantly, this demand growth is not unprecedented, according to Louise White, a senior consultant with the DOE’s Office of Technology Transitions and Loan Programs Office. Before 2005, the U.S. experienced periods of 10-year load growth of up to 30%, she said." https://lnkd.in/eZXGKWHf

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Great work by Synapse Energy Economics, Berkeley Lab and E4TheFuture in codifying Distributional Equity Analysis for distributed energy, and elevating it as and equal companion to Benefit-Cost Analysis. I'm hearing growing equity concerns about DERs - e.g., rising rates for renters/households/business who can't quickly weatherize/electrify/buy solar/storage/EVs; those "left behind" on natural gas. What if a project/program/investment passes BCA but worsens equity? Awesome to see these questions go mainstream - and a rigorous approach! I am looking forward to working on DER equity analysis! DOE page links to a long and short guide, and registration for a June 25th webinar: https://lnkd.in/gsC2WhKy #energyequity #distributedenergy #energyjustice

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Utilities are increasingly using batteries for grid stability and arbitrage, or moving electricity from periods of low prices to periods of high prices, according to a new survey from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). #renewables #power #energy #wind #offshore #onshore #solar #hydropower #floating #nuclear #geothermal #efficiency #transition #susteinability #circular #economy #esg #clean #decarbonization #electrification #climate #hydrogen #mobility #greensteel #ammonia #transportation #storage #fuelcell #smartgrid #der #powersystem #generation #transmission #distribution #electricity #machines #drives #sensors #iot #education #engineering #innovation #entrepreneurship #creativity #technology #digitalization #cybersecurtity #metering

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Who is disconnected from their energy utilities most often? How does a changing climate affect this incidence? Do some types of utilities have higher disconnection rates? We tackled these questions using data from the Utility Disconnection Dashboard (https://lnkd.in/eRP88pHN) in our recent Nature Communications article with David Konisky and Trevor Memmott. https://lnkd.in/en_SNy7W Summary of the article in this blog post: https://lnkd.in/epNEwG5h

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As the push for renewable energy accelerates, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is poised to inject $7 billion into the development of rooftop solar, community solar farms, and energy storage through “Solar for All” grants. These investments are crucial for expanding solar energy access, decarbonizing the grid, and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. #renewables #power #energy #wind #offshore #onshore #solar #hydropower #floating #nuclear #geothermal #efficiency #transition #susteinability #circular #economy #esg #clean #decarbonization #electrification #climate #hydrogen #mobility #greensteel #ammonia #transportation #storage #fuelcell #smartgrid #der #powersystem #generation #transmission #distribution #electricity #machines #drives #sensors #iot #education #engineering #innovation #entrepreneurship #creativity #technology #digitalization #cybersecurtity #metering

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The Department of Energy has funded $6 million in research projects for an inaugural partnership in two DOE offices to better prepare the nation for multiple disruptive power events and enable rapid response in a crisis for U.S. grid operators. DOE’s Office of Science Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) and DOE’s Office of Electricity (OE) will guide the research at five of the nation’s national laboratories in a new partnership. The need for faster computing of the vast amount of data on the grid will be addressed. The result of the work will help grid operators plan and implement solutions that bolster the reliability of our nation’s power grid and ensure affordable access to clean energy for every American.” https://lnkd.in/eZFwWu3Q

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🚨 Big news for the U.S. electric grid! 🚨 OE has teamed up with U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science & Office of Nuclear Energy, U.S. Department of Energy to fund research projects that will boost resilience against power loss and enable rapid response in grid crisis situations. Want to learn more about these awards and how they use machine learning and supercomputers to make the grid more flexible and reliable? Read below! 👇

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🏛️ U.S. Energy Permitting Reform & Elections: What’s at Stake in 2024? 🔋 As we head into a pivotal election, the U.S. energy landscape stands at a crossroads. The bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 (EPRA) has been advanced, aiming to speed up permitting for all energy sources—fossil fuels and renewables. But politics could shape the outcome! Here’s a quick look: 📊 If Trump Wins: Permitting gets a green light, LNG exports accelerate, and EPA emissions standards could be rolled back. 🌍 If Harris Wins: Expect a stronger push for renewables, tighter methane emissions rules, and reinforced EPA standards. One thing is clear: Whoever wins, the industry is set for changes that will impact everything from LNG exports to downwind pollution rules. Both investors and industry players are watching closely. The future of U.S. energy policy may soon be rewritten—stay tuned! 📈🌱 #EnergyTransition #PermittingReform #USPolicy #EnergyFuture #USElections #Trump #Harris #ISG

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This is pretty incredible! The title says "Green Hydrogen could power the future of passenger and freight transportation" But look at the quoted sections from this article: "The U-M researchers ...found that the system inefficiencies during hydrogen or e-fuel production, storage, transportation, dispensing and use leads to about 80%-90% energy loss of the initial electrical input. By contrast, electric-powered transport is about three to eight times more efficient than using hydrogen directly or in e-fuels" Is it the author or AI that is hallucinating? What do you think Paul Martin? #hydrogeneconomy #renewables #decarbonization

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Getting clean energy projects connected to the grid isn’t easy in most parts of the United States. A report illustrates the impact of interconnection reform, finding that expedited queue processing could boost deployment of grid-scale clean energy 60% by 2030 and 90% by 2040. This incremental clean energy could supply almost 50 million homes with 100% clean energy in 2030, growing to 71 million homes by 2040. #renewables #power #energy #wind #offshore #onshore #solar #hydropower #floating #nuclear #geothermal #efficiency #transition #susteinability #circular #economy #esg #clean #decarbonization #electrification #climate #hydrogen #mobility #greensteel #ammonia #transportation #storage #fuelcell #smartgrid #der #powersystem #generation #transmission #distribution #electricity #machines #drives #sensors #iot #education #engineering #innovation #entrepreneurship #creativity #technology #digitalization #cybersecurtity #metering

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In a new report, NREL researchers take stock of utility programs and rate structures across the country, examining how the design, implementation, and evaluation of these programs impact affordability and #accessibility, especially for disadvantaged communities. Learn more about the hurdles and opportunities facing utility companies on the road to a more sustainable and #equitable energy grid ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ZGx7OH

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Interesting report. Definitely worth a read!

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So, what did we find from the National Transmission Planning Study? We found that investing in large-scale transmission expansion is very much worth it. Transmission expansion could result in hundreds of billions of dollars of savings and approximately $1.60 to $1.80 is saved for every dollar spent on transmission. Read the chapters to learn more about the findings: https://lnkd.in/gj2UCbQ6

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Fascinating new U.S. Energy Information Administration data South Dakota produced 110% of its electricity demand with Wind-Water-Solar for the year Oct 1, 2023-Sep 30, 2024: 77.5% Wind 30.1% Water 2.2% Solar Also produced 16.8% gas, 11.7% coal. So SD produced 138% of demand, exporting 38%. In fact, 11 states generated 54-110% of electricity they consumed with Wind-Water-Solar for the year Oct 1, 2023-Sep 30, 2024 10 of the 11 are among the 20 lowest-cost electricity states March '24 SD 110% WWS MT 86.5% IA 79.4% WA 72.6% KS 70.2% OR 64.2% ME 62.1% NM 59.7% WY 56.1% ND 55.1% OK 53.7% Equally fascinating: 3 U.S. states produced 70-78% of their electricity demand with just wind for a full year (Oct 1, '23-Sep 30, '24) SD: 77.5% wind IA: 76.6% KS: 69.82% Another 4 produced 46-51% wind: OK: 51.4% WY: 49.7% NM: 46.3% ND: 48.5% And here are some surprises Which states lead utility plus behind-the-meter solar gen as a % of grid+BTM demand? 1. NV 28.4% U+4.9% BTM=33.3% Tot 2. CA 18.4+12.9=31.3% 3. HI 7.5+17.3=24.8% 4. RI 7.4+9.4=16.8% 5. AZ 10.7+6.0=16.7% 6. UT 13.3+2.9=16.2% 7. NM 12.3+2.62 = 14.9% The fact that more people (and states) believe in moving to Wind-Water-Solar energy than believe in global warming is good news for the world It means we can focus on the solution rather than convincing some of the problem. People believe in WWS because it saves money, creates jobs, and provides energy independence.

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TODAY: A new report by National Renewable Energy Laboratory explores the barriers and opportunities for interregional transmission, a key tool for a cleaner, more reliable grid. Historically, regulatory challenges have prevented realizing the full value of interregional transmission. NREL’s report, a complement to GDO’s National Transmission Planning Study, outlines potential changes to market and operating rules to help connect high demand areas to renewable energy sources like wind and solar. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eF95GU8w

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Press Release: New Research Showcases Pivotal Shift Toward Energy Democracy [INFORMS Journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management] https://bit.ly/48ITzJP Study Key Takeaways: - Aggregating distributed energy resources (DERs) can significantly challenge and diminish the market power of traditional, large-scale electricity generators. - This method can lead to lower energy costs and make renewable energy more accessible and competitive. - This approach encourages the use of renewable energy sources, promoting environmental sustainability.

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