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DOE Launches $675M Program to Build Critical Mineral Supply Chain
DOE is consolidating its portfolio of critical mineral programs in a bid to build a domestic supply chain of materials needed to decarbonize the economy.
PJM
Dominion CEO: SCC Order for OSW Performance Guarantee ‘Untenable’
The Virginia Corporation Commission approved Dominion Energy’s OSW project, but the utility’s CEO said the capacity performance guarantee is “disappointing.”
Dominion Energy
Virginia Regulators OK $79M Rate Hike for Dominion OSW Project
The Virginia SCC approved a $78.7 million rate hike for Dominion’s offshore wind project, though they warned that ratepayers face the risk of cost overruns.
CAISO
Transwest Express Seeks to Join CAISO
A transmission line meant to carry 3,000 MW of Wyoming wind energy to California wants to join CAISO, but the ISO's process is raising concerns.
C-SPAN
DOE to Provide $26M for Renewable Energy Projects
The Department of Energy plans to fund up to 10 projects to demonstrate the ability of renewable energy resources to meet U.S. energy needs reliably.
The White House
What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act, Part 1
The Inflation Reduction Act carries the same number as the Build Back Better Act, but its $670 billion falls far short of the original $2.2 trillion.
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Need for Nuclear, Grid Reliability Top Fed Officials’ Concerns
Officials from the departments of Energy and Defense expressed their concerns about the growing threats to the grid at a D.C. forum.
Roger Merchant
Maine Environmental Board Denies Appeals of NECEC Transmission Line Permit
Maine regulators removed a potential obstacle to the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line, rejecting a challenge by environmentalists and others.
Our Energy Policy
Energy Storage Market Faces Innovation, Supply Chain Challenges
Despite supply challenges, the storage industry is innovating to optimize the value of lithium-ion batteries while also developing long-duration alternatives.
PJM
PJM Sees Wide Range of Costs in New Jersey OSW Transmission Proposals
Delivering power from New Jersey’s planned offshore wind projects will cost at least $1.2 billion and could total more than $7 billion, PJM said.

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