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State Officials See Tx as Biggest OSW Challenge
State officials currently pursuing offshore wind projects said they need additional federal help on transmission planning.
NH Poised to Merge Utility Regulator into New Dept. of Energy
A New Hampshire budget trailer bill includes a plan to restructure certain parts of the state government within a new Department of Energy.
Washington PUD, NuScale Sign MOU to Explore Use of Small Reactors
A designer of small modular reactors has linked with a venture to build four small reactors at Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington.
Texas RE Gives Sunny Summer Outlook
The Texas Reliability Entity’s director of reliability services said that renewable energy will be crucial if the state is to survive another brutal summer.
Arizona Regulators Revive Clean Energy Rules
Arizona Corporation Commission voted to advance energy rules requiring electric utilities to cut carbon emissions 50% by 2032, 100% by 2070.
BOEM Preparing for Offshore Wind Surge
BOEM is looking for manpower and increased efficiencies to handle the offshore wind permit applications expected, an official told Reuters.
BOEM to Offer Leases for California Offshore Wind
The Biden administration announced plans to offer leases for California’s first offshore wind areas, plots big enough for 4.6 GW of generation.
Overheard at ARPA-E Innovation Summit Day 2
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg opened the second day of DOE’s virtual ARPA-E Innovation Summit, which also featured Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
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Clean Energy Creates Opportunity, Challenges For Sea Businesses
The push to cut carbon emissions has opened many ocean-based commercial opportunities, said speakers at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit.
Lenders, Developers Bullish on East Coast OSW
The Biden administration’s climate goals and a new investment tax credit has U.S. offshore wind developers and prospective lenders bullish about the future.

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