November 7, 2024

Federal Policy

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
EIA Reports Rising Solar Installation, Oil Production
The Energy Information Administration gave contrasting snapshots of the U.S. energy sector Tuesday: oil production approaching a new high and solar power installation soaring as well.
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What are National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors and Why Do We Need Them?
A primer on DOE's proposal for creating National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors.
Department of Energy Draft Needs Study
States, RTOs Caution DOE on Transmission Corridors
States, RTOs and others warned DOE not to let transmission developers dominate the development of National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors.
American Clean Power
American Clean Power Tallies Potential Impact of IRA at $270B
American Clean Power reports investment in the U.S. clean energy sector in the past year exceeds the preceding eight years combined.
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DOE Opens Applications for $8.5B in IRA Home Efficiency Funds
DOE treads carefully on hot-button issue of home electrification, saying rebate programs do not ban or restrict use of other technologies.
Talen Energy
Exelon Focuses on Energy Transition, Growth in Q2 Earnings Call
Exelon utilities will work on transmission upgrades as the Brandon Shores coal-fired power plant prepares for deactivation.
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Environmentalists Call on Utility CEOs to Split with EEI on EPA Rule
A coalition of environmental groups wrote a letter to every EEI member CEO asking them to support EPA’s proposed emissions standards for power plants.
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Plan for GOP President: Cut Climate Programs, ‘Re-examine’ RTOs
If ex-FERC Commissioner Bernard McNamee has his way, the next president will eliminate the federal government’s climate programs and have FERC “reexamine” RTOs.  

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)
Potential Military/NASA Conflict with OSW Seen in Wind Energy Area
BOEM has drawn three new wind energy areas off the coasts of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
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Hydrogen Tax Credit Design is Key to Decarbonization
The Treasury Department is working to implement the 45v tax credit, which is the largest incentive passed under the Inflation Reduction Act and is meant to incentivize clean hydrogen production.

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