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Texas PUC Shelves $1B Grid Credit Mechanism

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has unanimously decided to shelve the proposed $1 billion Performance Credit Mechanism (PCM) for power generators, concluding that…
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FirstEnergy Explores Alternatives to PJM Capacity Market

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing its power supply reliability, FirstEnergy is actively exploring alternatives to the PJM capacity market. This development reflects the…
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Battery Fires Pose Minor Environmental Risks, ACP Report Finds

Battery fires in large-scale energy storage systems (BESS) have raised concerns, but a recent review by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) found that such…
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Trump Budget Proposal Slashes Clean Energy Funding

President Donald Trump's proposed 2026 federal budget outlines a significant reallocation of resources, with a notable emphasis on reducing expenditures in clean energy, environmental initiatives,…
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FirstEnergy Expands Data Center Pipeline to 3 GW

FirstEnergy, a leading utility company, has significantly expanded its pipeline of potential data centers in its service area, revealing that its capacity could nearly double…
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Ground Tester Section Criteria

Ground Tester Section Criteria is important to decide. The electrical grounding component of an electrical facility can be easily overlooked. It doesn’t appear to have…
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BlackRock and Temasek Lead $35M for ConnectDER

Philadelphia-based ConnectDER has raised $35 million in a Series D funding round, led by Decarbonization Partners, a venture fund established by BlackRock and Temasek. This…
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EPA Funding Freeze Disrupts Green Bank Initiatives

A recent decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to freeze access to $20 billion in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) grants has created a…
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New England’s 100-Hour Battery Boosts Offshore Wind

New England’s 100-Hour Battery Boosts Offshore Wind

New England is setting ambitious goals to enhance its offshore wind energy capacity with the…
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FERC Reviews PJM Colocation Rules for Data Centers and Large Energy Loads

FERC Reviews PJM Colocation Rules for Data Centers and Large Energy Loads

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has launched a review of the rules surrounding the…
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Students in the U.S. and Canada Grapple with Climate Change and Political Tensions

Students in the U.S. and Canada Grapple with Climate Change and Political Tensions

In both the United States and Canada, students are at the forefront of the climate…
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Eaton Fire Investigation Could Take 18 Months

Eaton Fire Investigation Could Take 18 Months

In early February 2025, the Eaton Fire ravaged over 14,000 acres in Altadena, California, leaving…
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California PUC Advances Offshore Wind Procurement

California PUC Advances Offshore Wind Procurement

The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) took a pivotal step in advancing the state's clean…
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