November 2, 2024

U.S. Congress – House of Representatives (U.S. House)

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Can New Laws Overcome Transmission Permitting Roadblocks?
A House panel heard testimony on Democratic proposals to address cost allocation problems and increase federal authority over siting of transmission lines.
Agilitas Energy
New Maine Law Sets 400-MW Energy Storage Target for 2030
Gov. Janet Mills signed bills last week that advance energy storage, clean finance and floating offshore wind research in Maine.
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New Bill Would Tackle Transmission Cost Allocation
The Efficient Grid Interconnection Act would require FERC to revise rules on cost allocation and push RTOs and ISOs to consider grid-enhancing technologies.
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Bills Dangle Generous Tax Credits for Renewables
Legislators see long-term, full-value tax credits as one tool among many that are needed to expand renewables at the requisite pace and scale.
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DOE Wants US Lithium Battery Supply Chain in Place by 2030
DOE's National Blueprint for Lithium Batteries draws broad support from industry, but U.S.-China trade war and tariffs remain a near-term obstacle.
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Clean Energy Wins, Fossil Fuels Lose in Biden Budget
The U.S. could save $35 billion by 2031 by immediately eliminating fossil fuel tax preferences, according to a line item in President Biden’s 2022 budget.
Bipartisan Renewable Bill Ruptured by Rancor over Jan. 6
A hearing on a bipartisan bill to speed development of renewable generation on federal lands was marred by arguments over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
GOP Mounts Attacks on Kerry’s Credibility and Climate Mission
Republicans on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs attempted to derail a hearing on the U.S. role in global climate action with an attack on John Kerry.
BPC Proposes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Compromise
The BPC proposed a compromise $1 trillion infrastructure package that would authorize $300 billion in spending for a clean energy transition.
House Appropriations
Granholm Lays Out DOE’s $46.2 Billion Budget
Energy Secretary Janet Granholm made an appearance at a House Appropriations Subcommittee to talk about the DOE's 2022 budget request.

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