Utilities On Track for Energy Decarbonization Goals

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…

Super Bowl Goes Green! The game will be solar-powered.

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/

Ohion HB6: Regulators Protecting Utility Trade Secrets

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…

FirstEnergy Technology Helped First Responders In Ohio’s Train Derailment

FirstEnergy’s smart grid technology was invaluable during last year’s East Palestine, Ohio emergency. When a train derailment threatened to cause widespread power outages, the company could quickly and narrowly shut off power to the affected area, allowing emergency officials to respond without interruption. Thanks to this technology, the impact of the incident was significantly reduced.…

PUCO Under Fire for EAP Redaction

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is under fire for allowing American Electric Power (AEP) officials to redact parts of an audit that examined the operations of two coal plants subsidized by HB6. According to a recent report, PUCO staff members allowed AEP officials to censor information from the audit that could have shed…

Maryland Climate Change Plan: Who’s Paying For It?

Maryland’s “comprehensive” climate plan has been unveiled, and the next step is figuring out how to pay for it. As the state’s legislative session approaches, discussions surrounding the financial aspect of the plan are expected to be at the forefront. Unfortunately, there are no easy answers. According to a recent article from Maryland Matters, funding…