November 25, 2024

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)

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DOE Wants 60 GW of Dispatchable Geothermal Power on US Grid
DOE wants geothermal energy to provide 60 GW of clean energy to the grid by 2050, and it’s putting up $84 million from the IIJA to develop geothermal systems.
Entergy
Federal Aid Likely Too Late to Save Palisades, Diablo Canyon Nukes
The Department of Energy’s lifeline to struggling nuclear generators appears unlikely to save the next three units scheduled to retire.
New Flyer of America
Massachusetts Transportation Bond Bill Seeks to Unlock $4B in IIJA Funds
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker filed a bill to authorize $9.7 billion he says will prepare the state for funding from the federal infrastructure bill.
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Connecticut City Pitches Model for Spokes in Northeast H2Hub
Conn. regulators held a listening session to gain insight on hydrogen opportunities, including an H2Hub collaboration, for the state’s energy strategy update.
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EPA’s Regan Confident in Emission Trends Despite Clean Air Act Challenge
EPA Administrator Michael Regan is confident the electric power sector will continue cutting GHG emissions despite a challenge to the agency’s authority.
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Members Urge MISO to Assist with Federal Funding Access
MISO members said the RTO should position itself as a liaison to help stakeholders access project funding from the nation’s recent infrastructure bill.
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Maryland Clean Energy Bills Pass 1st Hurdle on Crossover Day
With less than three weeks to go until the end of the session, Maryland legislators have advanced several significant clean energy bills.
Georgetown Climate Center
Analysis: Infrastructure Bill Could Increase GHG Emissions
The bipartisan infrastructure bill touted to address climate change could cause increased GHG emissions because of state discretion over highway spending.
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Russia Top of Mind at CERAWeek 2022
Most speakers at CERAWeek addressed Russian’s invasion of Ukraine and the alarming upheaval in energy, commodity and financial markets it has created.
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New Jersey Tees up Funding, Guidebook to Boost EV Charger Installations
The New Jersey DEP rolls out the second round of the state's It Pay$ to Plug In program, with $4 million to put more chargers across the state.

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