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…
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.…
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…
EIA: NATURAL GAS STORAGE REPORT Winter Storm Heather that crossed the USA over the last few weeks significantly increased the demand for gas and electricity, and the freezing temperatures put a large dent in production. During Winter Storm Heather, production dropped from just over 105 bcf/d to over 90 bcf/d. This helped increase the large…
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…
Ohio environmental groups are pushing back against a state commission that claims its decisions to permit oil and gas drilling in state parks, and wildlife areas can’t be challenged in court. According to Energy News, the commission faces legal action from these groups, who argue that the commission’s claims are unfounded. How this dispute will…
