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New Western Tx Could Bring Big CO2 Benefits, Study Shows
CO2 emissions from the Western U.S. power sector could drop by 73% from 2005 levels if 12 transmission projects in the development pipeline are finished by 2030, according to a new PNNL study.
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DOE, PNNL Initiative to Focus on Equity in Tx Planning
The effort seeks to increase public participation in grid planning and provide technical assistance for planners to help them incorporate energy equity into their processes.
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Could Virtual Power Plants Replace Natural Gas Peakers?
Virtual power plants could provide the same dispatchability and reliability as traditional centralized power plants, allowing customers to cut energy bills and emissions.
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Potential Seen to Add up to 95 GW to US Nuclear Plants
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that existing and recently retired nuclear power sites could host an additional 60 GW to 95 GW of new nuclear generation.
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DOE Awards $430M for Hydro Maintenance
The DOE awarded grants to nearly 300 projects at hydroelectric facilities to enhance dam safety, strengthen grid resilience and improve the environment.
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DOE Set to Fund 2 Energy Storage Research Hubs
The two Energy Innovation Hubs will accelerate development of storage technology beyond lithium-ion batteries, with a priority on use of inexpensive and abundant materials.
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DOE Approves 1st LNG Exports Since Biden Administration’s Pause
The Department of Energy approved a five-year term for New Fortress Energy’s Fast LNG 1 project to export gas produced in the U.S. to countries without free trade agreements.
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DOE Awards $240M for City, State Building Performance Standards
The Department of Energy aims to help cities and states reduce emissions with more than $240 million in grants to promote the adoption of building performance standards
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DOE Details Strong Job Growth in Clean Energy
The Department of Energy reports the clean energy workforce grew 4.2% in 2023, twice the rate of the rest of the energy sector and the U.S. economy overall.
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NetZero Analysis: Industry Leaders Share Frank Views on the IRA at 2
To gain a deeper understanding of how the IRA is being implemented, NetZero Insider invited several industry leaders to talk about their views on the law.

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