The Maryland Office of People’s Counsel has recently stated that Virginia should bear the transmission costs resulting from its data center incentive policy. The policy has been deemed unfair to Maryland ratepayers. You can read more about this story here: https://www.utilitydive.com/news/maryland-ratepayer-advocate-ferc-pjm-rtep-transmissision-cost-virginia-data-center/707338/
The recent Ohio indictments shed light on the FirstEnergy scandal and the squalid relationships that led to it. The scandal has taken the energy industry by storm and brought to light the corruption and unethical practices that have been taking place. Read the article >>
The U.S. EPA recently released a report indicating “widespread noncompliance” with its coal ash rule. This is partly due to a loophole that excluded older landfills, ponds, and fill sites. This is a concerning development, as coal ash contains toxic chemicals that can harm public health and the environment. We must address this issue and…
NATURAL GAS: NYMEX CALENDAR STRIPS The cost of Natural Gas continues to drop over the 12 months, and injection season is just around the corner on April 1st. We have seen a trend in the last few years where the current year is priced lower than the following years. So, looking at Natural Gas and…
Researchers have discovered that utilities across the United States are decarbonizing faster than regulations require and are transitioning to clean energy, even in states without renewable portfolio standards. According to a recent study by C.U. Boulder, the nation’s utilities will hit 100% renewable energy by 2060. This is a positive step forward in the fight…
Attention all businesses! Did you know a Nevada solar-plus-storage installation is powering this year’s Super Bowl? That’s right, the biggest event of the year is being powered by green energy. Check out the link to learn more! If you’re interested in exploring your solar options for your business, TPI consultants can help.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/super-bowl-2024-to-be-powered-by-nevada-desert-solar-farm/
EIA: NATURAL GAS STORAGE REPORT With the cost of natural gas climbing due to the added cost of gas from the Middle East, US LNG producers are maxing out the capacity of LNG facilities to sell their products where they can make the most money. It’s a global market, and NG producers will try to…
Ohio’s HB6 is making headlines again, and the scandal is far from over. Recent reports reveal that Ohio regulators are protecting utility companies’ trade secrets claims, even when the data was publicly available. The Checks and Balances Project has obtained documents related to this issue, and their findings are concerning. Click the link below to…