November 25, 2024

Technology

Mass. DEP, Biomass Developer Tussle over Permit
Palmer Renewable Energy has appealed Massachusetts DEP's decision to revoke approval of the developer's biomass power plant.
NREL Apps Accelerate Rooftop Approvals
A surge in applications for residential solar systems is straining local building departments, a situation NREL wants to help fix.
Small Solar in Maine Struggling, Industry Says
Representatives of Maine’s solar industry say burdensome interconnection practices threaten small-scale projects in the state.
Connecticut Regulators Eye ‘Sandbox’ for Grid Innovations
Conn. regulators are looking at the framework for a “regulatory sandbox” to allow for the testing of products & services for the evolving electricity grid.
Rich Countries Must Forge Green Path, Econ Chiefs Say
Wealthy countries must act at home to counter climate change while boosting the ability of developing countries to do the same, top economic officials said.
NE Grid Uses a Fraction of Storage Capability, FirstLight Says
FirstLight Power’s CEO says the deregulated wholesale electricity markets in New England are doing “a terrible job of valuing storage.”
KIUC
Kauai Solar + Pumped Hydro Project Raises Questions
A solar plus pumped hydro storage project proposed by the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative could produce a quarter of the island’s energy requirements.
Cooling Urban Heat Islands with ‘Smart Surfaces’
Speakers at an Atlantic Council webinar on smart surfaces say that greening roofs and sidewalks should be an integral part of Biden’s infrastructure plan.
How Geothermal Can Support 24-7 Carbon-free Targets
Investing in the technology needed to drill for geothermal anywhere could help fulfill a growing corporate interest in 24-7, carbon-free energy.
DOE Targets Geothermal Extraction for Lithium Supply
DOE launched a geothermal lithium extraction competition to find solutions to commercialize extraction at geothermal power plants.

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