Integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar, wind, batteries, and electric vehicles into the power grid is an important part of the energy transition. Utilities and transmission system operators know they […]
Why Colombia Is Redesigning Its Natural Gas Network
As domestic onshore supply continues to decline, higher LNG imports are a must for the country, and after 2031, it could have the option to produce offshore gas from Sirius, pending its […]
Former Smelter Site Now Home to 1.2-GW Pumped Storage Hydro Project
Developers of a new pumped storage hydropower installation in Washington state said the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a 50-year operating license for the project. Rye Development, a U.S.-based developer […]
Massachusetts can make ‘bottom-up’ distribution reforms for a better grid
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Corrin Moss is program manager of the Net Zero Grid team at the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and a Clean […]
Microsoft Commits to Full Electricity Cost Recovery in Data Center Communities
Microsoft has committed to “paying its way” to ensure its data centers will not ramp up residential utility rates, becoming the first major hyperscaler to publicly commit to a comprehensive framework that […]
Biggest battery on standby as rooftop PV sets stunning new records, meeting 117 pct of state demand
Rooftop solar reaches remarkable 117 pct of state demand in Australia’s most advanced renewable state, requiring the biggest battery to be put on standby. The post Biggest battery on standby as rooftop […]
New U.S. Rule Aims to Speed Up Mining of the Seafloor
The Metals Company, a prominent seabed-mining company, applauded the change and filed a new application more than doubling the area it hopes to mine. via NYT > Climate and Environment https://ift.tt/C4nZorq
Why American Shale Know-How Is Becoming a Global Export
As U.S. shale production plateaus, America’s frackers are looking at opportunities abroad to tap new growth markets and develop emerging shale basins overseas, leveraging two decades of experience and technological innovation. Opportunities […]
EU to Phase Out Damaging Soy Biofuels
Soy biofuels will no longer count towards EU renewable targets, with new EU Commission research confirming they contribute significantly to deforestation. The EU will phase out soy in an attempt to curb […]
China Moves to Price LNG in Yuan
China plans to launch LNG futures in yuan as it aims to hedge against volatile prices and have more power over global LNG pricing. The futures could be launched on the Shanghai […]
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