NES Fircroft’s Post

The California State Senate has passed a bill that directs the California Energy Commission to evaluate the feasibility, costs and benefits of using wave energy and tidal energy in the state 🌊✅ Once signed into law by Governor Newsom, the bill (SB 605) will become the first legislation in America focused on the study, assessment, and promotion of wave energy. Read the full news story here: https://lnkd.in/e_prEPG7 #NESFircroft #WaveEnergy #America

Good to see ongoing revenue support for tidal energy ring-fence, however, more ambitous scaling of tidal projects is required for the sector to achieve its full potential.

This week, the U.S. Senate’s Energy & Natural Resources Committee approved, by a vote of 15-4, broad permitting and power grid development legislation that addresses some of the big challenges impeding America’s transition to 100% clean energy. The much-awaited federal permitting reform package is far from perfect, but making it easier to get clean energy projects more quickly permitted and interconnected, and accelerating the building of long-distance transmission lines, is going to require bipartisan compromise. As my colleague Harry Godfrey noted when the legislation was first announced last week, we see this proposal as a foundation on which we should aim to construct a comprehensive reform package that will empower our industry to deploy advanced energy solutions at much greater speed. This is a rare legislative opportunity on Capitol Hill, and we know that when our industry is better able to compete on a level playing field, we win.  https://lnkd.in/gBd46yVN

An invigorating mornings discussion around next steps for marine energy. Where can we support decarbonisation and what do we need as an industry to succeed.

I'm thrilled to share this incredible piece from Earthjustice- a comprehensive guide to our fight for clean energy across the country. We should all have access to clean, affordable energy. Much of our nation's energy policy is crafted at the state level by public utility commissions (PUCs), but these commissions are often swayed by proponents of dirty energy like coal or gas instead of pursuing affordable, clean solutions like wind or solar. That's why Earthjustice attorneys are working across the country to push for clean energy in these often-overlooked forums. Learn how we're pushing clean energy in your state and how you can get involved by clicking the link below. #cleanenergy #energytransition #affordableenergyforall

We should all have access to clean, affordable energy. But when that bill comes every month, esp these hot summer ones, ooof! Did you know that much of our nation's energy policy is crafted at the state level by public utility commissions (PUCs). While these commissions are supposed to work for the public good, they are often swayed by proponents of dirty energy like coal or gas instead of pursuing affordable, clean solutions like wind or solar. That's why I'm proud of the many Earthjustice attorneys who are working across the country to push for clean energy in these often-overlooked forums. Learn how Earthjustice is pushing clean energy in your state and how you can get involved by clicking the link below.

Revolutionary water energy at incredible low costs? 🔋⚡️💡This water dragon 🐉 could be the solution! 🚨 Minerva’s tidal kite concept just got installed in Faroe Island 🇮🇸 and already delivers #renewableenergy to the grid. The kite maneuvers in a figure-eight pattern within the tidal stream. Measuring 12 meters wide and weighing 28 tons, is anchored with a rope to harness tidal flows for electricity generation. Costs could drop as low as $54/MWh. This is quite competitive compared to other generation methods like offshore wind (115 USD/MWh). What do you think? 🤔 Could this be a puzzle 🧩 for #sustainableenergy?

Why are we not talking about energy from flowing water? It’s a misty wet light wind day here in the south west of the Uk. Just struck by two news items. Met offices saying our climate will get wetter and hoter, and the new energy minister talking about growing offshore wind and onshore solar. So why is he also talking about energy from Hydro and tidal. After all our Industrial Revolution was initially based around mills. Wind we have replicated in wind turbines, but why are we not doing more to capture energy using small and micro hydro. One reason is the cost of permitting which the government could do something about. Then there is tidal power, be that tidal stream, or lagoon. Today is actually a sprint tide day, so large movement of water. The UK is uniquely placed with big tides all round its coastline. Tidal energy is not dependent on the weather, highly predictable for years to come, and near to land, so no long cables. So how do we get our leaders to also focus on energy from flowing water, from energy in the winter, and when the winds not blowing.

The California State Senate has passed a bill that directs the California Energy Commission to evaluate the feasibility, costs and benefits of using wave energy and tidal energy in the state 🌊✅ Once signed into law by Governor Newsom, the bill (SB 605) will become the first legislation in America focused on the study, assessment, and promotion of wave energy. Read the full news story here: https://lnkd.in/eVXdDTZa #NESFircroft #WaveEnergy #America

How will the change in UK government affect #oceanenergy? 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 #tidalstream #waveenergy #offshorewind #marksandclerk UK Marine Energy Council Ocean Energy Europe