Annual Financial Loss to Consumers Due to Revolution Wind Project Termination Estimated at Half a Billion Dollars Yearly
In the world of energy, there's no shortage of news and developments. Here's a selection of the latest updates from around the country.
Steel Production and Environmental Regulation
American steel production is on the rise, but this growth comes with a concern for those living near production facilities as environmental regulation decreases. The potential impact on local communities is a topic of ongoing discussion. (E&E News)
Ocean Power Startup
A startup is making waves in the renewable energy sector, aiming to successfully scale up ocean power. (Canary - Julian Spector)
Duke Energy's New Program in North Carolina
Residents in North Carolina are seeing lower bills thanks to a new Duke Energy program. (Canary - Elizabeth Ouzts)
Offshore Wind Leases in Maine
Republican state legislators in Maine have requested the federal government to revoke existing offshore wind leases in the Gulf of Maine, citing potential environmental and economic concerns. (Maine Morning Star)
Indian Point Nuclear Plant
The company responsible for dismantling New York's Indian Point nuclear plant has suggested that the facility could potentially be restarted, given enough time, money, and regulatory approvals. (E&E News)
Contaminated Wells in Pennsylvania
Two Pennsylvania communities are seeking funding to replace contaminated wells due to chemicals from nearby fracking operations. (Inside Climate News)
Heat Pump Startup
A startup claims it can halve the cost of a heat pump, a potential game-changer for homeowners looking to reduce their energy bills. (Canary - Alison F. Takemura)
Community Solar Capacity
Maine, Massachusetts, and New York are among the states with the most community solar capacity, according to a new report. (PV Magazine)
Battery Systems in Syracuse
Municipal planners in Syracuse, New York have given preliminary approval to plans to build two 5-megawatt battery systems, marking a significant step towards the city's renewable energy goals. (Syracuse.com)
Renewable Energy Needs in Maine and Massachusetts
In response to attacks on offshore wind by the Trump administration, Maine and Massachusetts are exploring alternative ways to meet their renewable energy needs. (E&E News)
Electricity Rates in Delaware
Delaware utility regulators have voted to create higher electricity rates for "large-load" customers such as data centers. (Spotlight Delaware)
Cornell University's Solar Panel Research
Researchers at Cornell University are investigating which crops grow best in fields shared with solar panels. Preliminary results show that radishes may not be suitable, while strawberries and zucchini could potentially thrive in these environments. (WAMC)
Connecticut's Revolution Wind
Officials in Connecticut estimate that electricity costs for New England customers could increase by $500 million per year if Revolution Wind is not allowed to complete construction and send power to the grid. (CT Mirror)
Solar Panels for the Passamaquoddy Tribe
Maine utility regulators have ruled in favor of the Passamaquoddy Tribe to install solar panels on 200 roofs in a tribal township. (Maine Public)
Solar-Covered Canal in California
California's first solar-covered canal is now fully online, marking a significant step towards harnessing renewable energy in innovative ways. (Canary - Maria Gallucci)
Coal Dust and the Coal Terminal
Both environmental advocates and the coal terminal's operator object to a ruling by Maryland regulators that the facility must build a giant windscreen to protect neighboring communities from coal dust. (Baltimore Banner)
Tesla's Megablock and Geothermal Drilling
The Tesla Megablock, a large, easy-to-deploy grid battery, was unveiled by Tesla. Meanwhile, a New Hampshire-based company has unveiled new water-jet drilling technology that could reduce the cost of drilling geothermal boreholes by up to 80%. (Canary - Julian Spector, TechCrunch)
Mine Safety Research Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's state energy secretary has asked the Trump administration not to eliminate mine safety research jobs in the interest of protecting the state's roughly 3,000 miners. (Pennsylvania Capital-Star)
Loan Commitment for Transmission Upgrades
The U.S. Department of Energy has withdrawn a $716 million loan commitment for transmission upgrades allowing offshore wind to connect to the grid in New Jersey. (RTO Insider)
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