November 26, 2024

Special Reports & Commentary

Panel Tackles the Vision of New England’s Future Grid
Panelists discussed at the annual NEECE discussed the challenges of decarbonizing New England's grid.
Biden Admin Must Show How US Will Reach Net Zero Ahead of Glasgow
The Biden administration must develop specific plans for cutting emissions in half by 2030 ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, panelists at the annual NEECE said.
Utility CEOs Emphasize Regional Perspective
Three utility CEOs from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. described their challenges in making the clean energy transition.
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Biden Administration Marshaling Agencies in Push for 30 GW of Offshore Wind by 2030
The focus of the Business Network for Offshore Wind’s International Partnering Forum this year was the same as President Biden's: jobs.
Overheard at the Energy Bar Association 2021 Annual Meeting
EBA marked its 75th anniversary at its virtual annual meeting, which included sessions on capacity markets and remarks by FERC Chair Richard Glick.
Counterflow: Big Transmission — Still Not the Right Stuff
Columnist Steve Huntoon discusses the pitfalls of "Big Transmission" and suggests incremental expansions using existing transmission rights of way.
Electrification Raises Concerns over Stranded Gas Assets, Customers
Successful development of low-carbon fuels could avoid stranding natural gas customers and infrastructure, a Con Ed official told the EBA.
EBA Panel Says Decarbonization a Must by 2035
Decarbonization experts told the Energy Bar Association last week that the industry has little choice but to decarbonize — and fast. 
Former FERC Commissioners Look at Agency’s Present, Future
Four former FERC commissioners discussed the direction of the commission under President Biden during a panel at the Energy Bar Association annual meeting.
Transmission Rx: Federal Standards, Broader Evaluation
More uniformity in transmission planning standards and broader considerations of benefits are needed, officials said at the EBA’s annual meeting.

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