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🌟 Weighing the Pros and Cons of Energy Legislation 🌟 Rhode Island recently took a monumental step toward a green future with the Energy Storage Systems Act. This state-level initiative aims to make clean energy more accessible and affordable. 🌍💡 While celebrating this achievement, it’s crucial to weigh the pros and cons. The work is urgent, but if not well thought out, it could cause harm. Here's the way I see it... Benefits: Grid Stability: Stores excess energy during low demand, ensuring a reliable grid and reducing blackouts. Renewable Integration: Enables consistent supply by storing excess wind and solar energy. Economic Growth: Creates jobs in manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Reduced Fossil Fuels: Decreases greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Cost Savings: Reduces the need for expensive peak power plants. Energy Independence: Enhances security by reducing reliance on imported fuels. Challenges: High Initial Costs: Significant investment needed for deployment. Technical Limits: Issues with lifespan, efficiency, and capacity of storage technologies. Environmental Concerns: Impacts from production and disposal of batteries. Regulatory Barriers: Outdated regulations and market resistance. Grid Complexity: Requires advanced management and infrastructure upgrades. Equity Issues: Risk of uneven benefits distribution. Despite these challenges, the Energy Storage Systems Act is crucial to a healthier and safer environment for all. Kudos to my home state, Rhode Island, for consistently leading the way! 🌱⚡ #GoRhody#CleanEnergy #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #GreenFuture #EnergyStorage #EnvironmentalLeadership #RhodeIsland #ClimateAction

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NJ Engineers! Sharpen your skills in stormwater management with the NJDEP Soil Testing for Stormwater Management webinar, available on-demand at NJSPE.org! Led by Lisa Schaefer, Bureau of Flood Hazard and Stormwater Engineering, this webinar delves into: Importance of soil testing for stormwater BMP design Different types of soil testing methods Soil testing requirements for major development projects What to include in your stormwater management report Gain valuable insights from a NJDEP expert at your own pace! #NJSPE #NJDEP #StormwaterManagement #SoilTesting #Webinars

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Ever wonder what happens to the water that goes down your drain? Join us for an #ASMR exploration of the Metropolitan Syracuse Wastewater Treatment Plant! This video highlights the unsung heroes of wastewater treatment and the vital services they provide to our communities.      Created by: Cristen Crew and Mya Bonney  Special Thanks to: Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection    For more water and wastewater related content, visit the Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN) multimedia library: https://lnkd.in/g_mWiiWM       #WastewaterTreatment #ASMR #Sustainability #CommunityHeroes #EnvironmentalProtection #ISE #wastewater #water 

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Electricity demand in New England is growing and the region’s grid operator is considering a host of changes, including to its capacity market and how it will deal with potential energy shortfalls.

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🎉 NECEC Priority Bill Passed in Rhode Island State Senate Yesterday! 🎉 In Rhode Island, Energy Storage Bill S2499 Sub A was passed by the state Senate yesterday! NECEC has worked closely with our Advanced Energy United and RENEW Northeast colleagues to make this a reality. A special shoutout to our Policy & Regulatory Analyst, Oliwia Krupinska, who testified in front of the Senate! This new bill: 🔋 Sets a development goal of 600 MW of storage by the end of 2033, with interim goals. 🔋 Requires the Public Utilities Commission to design an energy storage system tariff.    🔋 Directs the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank to develop financing programs. These goals and programs will support Rhode Island’s ambitious climate commitments, make renewable energy more flexible, and increase grid reliability for all Rhode Islanders. We are proud to play a key role in advancing the clean energy transition. Together, we are making a significant impact on the clean energy landscape. Let’s keep the momentum going! #CleanEnergy #EnergyStorage #PolicyUpdate #RenewableEnergy #GridReliability #SolarEnergy #NECEC #ClimateCommitments #EnergyTransition #CommunitySolar #Sustainability #Advocacy

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For Massachusetts municipalities interested in dam removal assistance.

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Check out this fascinating project from Eversource in Massachusetts that tests a future for gas utilities without fossil fuels. Read more about this project at the link in the comments. #GEONII #IGSHPA #Eversource #geothermal

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Please join the Riker Danzig Environmental Group for a live webinar: "Getting REAL - How Will the NJPACT Rules Impact My Project?" Tuesday, October 1, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM This is for REAL: NJDEP published its proposed Resilient Environment and Landscapes ("REAL") rule in the August 5th New Jersey Register as part of its Protecting Against Climate Threats ("NJPACT") initiative. The public has until November 3rd to submit comments on the proposal and the new standards are anticipated to become REAL in the fall of 2025. The rule increases the Coastal Flood Hazard Area by five feet, but the REAL reach of the rule goes far beyond the Coastal Zone. There are REAL limits to development in wetlands and proposed stormwater management revisions that may limit buildable space and increase development costs. Join us as our experienced attorneys discuss the features of the rule proposal and how your projects may be impacted. This webinar is being offered to in-house counsel, environmental consultants, engineers, property managers, developers, lenders, investors, and other environmental business professionals. If you are interested in attending, please email Richelle Delavan at [email protected]. There is no fee to participate. This program is being submitted for NJ CLE credit and LSRP CEC credit. #RikerDanzigEnvironmentalLaw https://lnkd.in/gatj79cK Steve Senior Alexa Richman-LaLonde Jordan Asch

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🌟 Strengthening Our Future: Celebrating Rhode Island's Energy Storage Systems Act! 🌟 We're thrilled to see Rhode Island take a monumental step towards a sustainable future with the newly signed Energy Storage Systems Act! As reported on The Cool Down, this legislation is a prime example of how state leadership can drive the clean energy revolution, making renewable energy more accessible and affordable for all. The Energy Storage Systems Act, signed into law on June 26, sets concrete goals and action plans to build a resilient and efficient grid, accommodating the green energy transition. This means better storage capacity for renewable energy projects, ensuring we can harness the power of the sun and wind even when it's not shining or blowing. Why is this important? 🌱 1. Affordable Clean Energy: With more efficient energy storage, clean energy becomes more accessible and cost-effective. 2. Resilient Infrastructure: By strengthening our grid, we're better prepared for severe storms and the impacts of climate change. 3. Environmental Impact: Increased use of renewable energy means a healthier planet for future generations. Kudos to Rhode Island for leading the charge and setting a powerful example for other states to follow. Let's continue to support and advocate for legislation that promotes clean energy and sustainability. Together, we can make a difference! 🌍💚 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gfAcfgy7 #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyStorage #GreenFuture #RenewableEnergy #Legislation #ClimateAction #RhodeIsland

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This morning, President Biden's Interior Department announced the approval of a new wind farm development off the coast of Maryland. US Wind is leading the development of The Maryland Offshore Wind Project, and while supply chain issues raise concerns over reaching the completion date in 2030, US wind and the Biden administration are working together to stay on track. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e2YJwDQv #environmentalscience #environmentalscientists #recruiter #consultants #rigsbysearchgroup #rigsbysearch #environment #engineer #sustainability #energy #nature #climatechange #ecofriendly #savetheplanet #zerowaste #gogreen #recycle #green #sustainableliving #teammember #engineer #conference #consultant #cleanenergy #sponsor #ecology #marketing #intern #lsrp #welcome

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The US Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) has announced funding of over $1.7 million for research and development in hydropower and marine energy. This funding will support 16 hydropower projects and 12 marine energy projects at national laboratories across the country. Hydropower is a significant part of the US energy mix, accounting for 28.7% of the nation’s renewable electricity and 6.2% of total electricity generation. It plays a crucial role in maintaining grid reliability as more variable renewable sources like wind and solar are integrated. Marine energy technologies, which capture power from waves, tides, and ocean currents, have the potential to meet nearly 60% of the US power generation needs. These resources are highly predictable and could contribute significantly to a stable and reliable clean energy grid. The funded projects are part of WPTO’s Seedlings and Saplings program, designed to foster innovative research at DOE national laboratories. Seedling projects receive up to $100,000, with successful projects eligible for additional funding of up to $150,000 to continue their work. Researchers from Idaho National Laboratory (INL), National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), and Sandia National Laboratories will lead these efforts. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehGVDNDr #hydropower #marinenergy #hydroelectric

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🌍 Exciting News in Offshore Wind Research and Development! 🌬️ Today, NOWRDC and Innovate UK announce the selection of three innovative projects for funding. This collaboration between NOWRDC's Solicitation 3.0 and Innovate UK bridges efforts across Maryland Energy Administration, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, and New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to advance offshore wind innovation and lower cost. 🏆 The awarded projects are: EPRI: Offshore Wind Black-Start Feasibility Framework for System Restoration Planning University of Massachusetts Lowell: Offshore wind turbine blade monitoring using computer vision and AI Tufts University: Novel Fluid Film Bearing for Wind Turbines Main Bearing Application These projects, totaling over $2M and £950k in funding from the US and UK respectively, illustrate a dynamic US-UK collaboration aiming to reduce offshore wind costs and enhance the sector's efficiency on both sides of the Atlantic. 🔗 Learn more in the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eU968k2Z

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The City of New Bedford Energy Office is hosting an upcoming session to share insights into the future of community networked geothermal energy, a sustainable solution for clean, affordable heating and cooling. This is a great opportunity to learn more, if you’re curious about how it works. Community networked geothermal energy is a clean heating and cooling system connected underground between nearby buildings that is not connected to oil, natural gas, propane, or other fossil fuels. Geothermal systems are reliant on constant ground temperatures (in Massachusetts, about 55 degrees Fahrenheit) that allow heat to be channeled into buildings in the winter, out of buildings in the summer, and between buildings when one has excess heat that another could use. Join us for the upcoming Information Session at Howland Green Library on Tuesday, December 3 from 6-7 PM. If you can’t join us, we could still use your help! As we continue to support initiatives to shift to clean heating and cooling options for residents, we’re conducting a brief survey of New Bedford residents. And for anyone interested, HEET has created a map to locate interest in networked geothermal. With this link you can explore community interest and contribute your name/address to be added to the map. Your input will help shape future energy solutions in our area! 

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