Generation & Fuels

Study: Long Island has 19.5 GW of Low-impact Solar Potential
Long Island, N.Y. has the potential solar capacity to produce more electricity than it needs, but there are barriers to making that potential a reality.
National Grid Explores Hydrogen for Home Heating
National Grid is participating in research to determine how to convert existing gas networks to support hydrogen that could be used for home heating.
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Consumer Advocates Question Nevada Solar Program
A plan to build small community solar projects and reduce electric bills for some low-income residents in Nevada is facing pushback from consumer advocates.
FirstEnergy Shares Jump on Icahn Investment
FirstEnergy updated investors on the ongoing investigation into House Bill 6 and disclosed investor Carl Icahn is looking to acquire a stake in the company.
Drop in GHG Emissions Illusory, Advocates Warn
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions dropped by 9% in 2020, but experts say a repeat performance is unlikely.
House Subcommittee Debates Keeping Grid Clean, Resilient
Democrats and Republicans disagreed on how to ensure the country’s grid is clean, reliable and prepared for the next catastrophic weather event.
Eversource Reports Profit Increase, Carbon Decrease
Eversource Energy earned $1.2 billion ($3.55/share) in 2020, a nearly 33% increase over 2019’s earnings of $909.1 million ($2.81/share).
FERC Maintains MISO TO Self-funding Authority
FERC approved unexecuted facilities service agreements for three NextEra Energy wind projects that refused to complete the FSAs in protest of a 2018 order.
Green Hydrogen Earns Industry Buy-in
Talk about green hydrogen at the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Winter Policy Summit had a familiar ring, but the tone had changed.
IRP Details Conn.’s Paths to Carbon-free Future
Connecticut DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes spoke about the state’s latest IRP and its recommendations for a carbon-free electric supply by 2040.

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