New York officials put forth conditional contracts to buy electricity from two proposed offshore wind farms, announcing the awards Feb. 29 for installations that would be the largest power generation […] The post New York Moves to Resurrect Two Major Offshore Wind Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Proposed Gas-Fired Power Plant in Wisconsin Faces New Opposition
New opposition has emerged surrounding a power plant Minnesota Power, Dairyland Power Cooperative, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative are teaming to build along the banks of the Nemadji River in […] The post Proposed Gas-Fired Power Plant in Wisconsin Faces New Opposition appeared first on POWER Magazine.
NRG Will Seek $900 Million in Loans to Build New Gas-Fired Power Plants
The interim CEO of Texas-based NRG Energy Inc. said the company plans to apply for up to $900 million in loans from the state in order to finance construction of […] The post NRG Will Seek $900 Million in Loans to Build New Gas-Fired Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Texas Adds Two More Utility-Scale Solar Power Projects
Texas continues to add to its U.S.-leading portfolio of renewable energy projects, with two large solar power installations recently coming online. Clearway Energy Group on Feb. 22 said it had […] The post Texas Adds Two More Utility-Scale Solar Power Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The POWER Interview: Heliene CEO Touts Support for U.S. Solar Manufacturing
Several solar power equipment manufacturing companies are building factories in the U.S., with many of those groups saying the investments are due to passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) […] The post The POWER Interview: Heliene CEO Touts Support for U.S. Solar Manufacturing appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The Need for Consumer Engagement in the Transition to Clean Energy
To state it simply, current decarbonization goals cannot happen without deeper engagement between utilities and their customers, and utilities are not yet truly harnessing the potential that their customers bring. […] The post The Need for Consumer Engagement in the Transition to Clean Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The Possibilities of Recycling Nuclear Fissile Waste
Nuclear energy has long been a topic of debate due to concerns about its environmental impact and the disposal of nuclear waste. However, a paradigm shift is underway that could […] The post The Possibilities of Recycling Nuclear Fissile Waste appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Fusion Energy Project Sited at Former TVA Coal-Fired Power Plant
A major U.S. utility is part of a fusion energy project that would be located at the site of one of the company’s retired coal-fired power plants. Type One Energy […] The post Fusion Energy Project Sited at Former TVA Coal-Fired Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.
MISO Warns ‘Immediate and Serious’ Challenges Are Threatening Reliability
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is warning reliability challenges have grown urgent as the nation’s power system grapples with a “hyper-complex risk environment.” The grid operator that serves 15 […] The post MISO Warns ‘Immediate and Serious’ Challenges Are Threatening Reliability appeared first on POWER Magazine.
PJM Capacity Market Reforms Shake Resource Accreditation, Impose New Offer and Testing Requirements
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), in Docket No. ER24-99-000, recently approved a suite of tariff revisions submitted by PJM intended to “accommodate the energy transition while maintaining resource adequacy.” […] The post PJM Capacity Market Reforms Shake Resource Accreditation, Impose New Offer and Testing Requirements appeared first on POWER Magazine.