November 18, 2024

Federal Policy

DOE Targets Geothermal Extraction for Lithium Supply
DOE launched a geothermal lithium extraction competition to find solutions to commercialize extraction at geothermal power plants.
Clean Energy Groups Press for Carbon-free TVA by 2030
A leading advocate for green power in the Southeast is calling on the Tennessee Valley Authority to operate a carbon-free grid by the end of this decade.
Reports Map out Many Routes to Net Zero
The authors of four U.S.-focused reports shared their insights on the policies they believe can drive rapid decarbonization across sectors.
Biden Infrastructure Plan Would Boost Clean Energy
Biden’s infrastructure plan includes a 10-year extension of the ITC for solar and storage, a new Grid Deployment Authority at DOE.
Southeast Utilities Defend SEEM Proposal
Sponsors of the Southeast Energy Exchange Market told FERC it should OK the proposal as is, saying critics’ objections are flawed or irrelevant.
Financial Sector Leading on Climate Change Risk Modeling
The global insurance industry is leading the way in making climate change risk information accessible, according to Maryam Golnaraghi.
Economists United on Need for Immediate Action on Climate
Three-quarters of economists who study climate issues say “immediate and drastic action” is needed to address climate change, according to a new survey.
US Adds Offshore Wind Area off New York
The Biden administration will open a new area off Long Island to offshore wind development and set a goal of 30 GW by 2030.
U.S. Senate
Strong Bipartisan Support for Advanced Nuclear at Senate Hearing
Policymakers discussed the US' potential for advanced nuclear power at a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
LIFT Act Could Pour $312B into Infrastructure
The House Energy and Commerce Committee considered the LIFT Act, which would allocate $312 billion for building and upgrading electric infrastructure.

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