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Farmers in Central Texas Are Staying Afloat Amid Drought Thanks to Clean Energy

Thanks to land lease payments from clean energy projects, farmers in Central Texas are managing to stay afloat financially in spite of an ongoing drought and record high temperatures that have forced some to cut crop production nearly in half, reports the Houston Chronicle. “My banker is a lot happier knowing I have these windmills,” said…

ByEditorAugust 25, 20220Comments

Economy Renewable Energy

Red States May See Some of the Largest Benefits from the IRA

Red states like Texas, Nebraska and Oklahoma are some of the nation's largest producers of renewable energy, and are poised to see major benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act, reports Politico. Despite open opposition, the bill is expected to boost industries which have already transformed economies across the nation, like clean energy, carbon capture, clean hydrogen, advanced…

ByEditorAugust 24, 20220Comments

Economy Energy Storage

The New “Battery Belt” Forming Across the Midwest and South

Domestic electric vehicle production is growing rapidly, with battery and EV factories opening in states like Georgia, Tennessee and Texas, forming a new region some are calling the "Battery Belt", reports Axios. New initiatives to strengthen domestic supply chains are expected to boost the multi-billion dollar U.S. electric vehicle industry, which has already created thousands of jobs. …

ByEditorAugust 23, 20220Comments

Economy Transmission

DOE Invests $45M in Energy Cybersecurity

The Department of Energy plans to invest $45 million in 15 cybersecurity research projects aimed at strengthening the nation's power grid and protecting the energy sector from cyberattacks, reports The Hill. “As DOE builds out America’s clean energy infrastructure, this funding will provide the tools for a strong, resilient, and secure electricity grid that can withstand…

ByEditorAugust 18, 20220Comments

Oil and Gas

Permian Oil Production to See Record-Highs in September

Oil production in the Permian Basin is expected to reach a record-breaking 5.408 million bpd in September, with total U.S. shale output predicted to outpace pre-COVID numbers, reports Reuters. The boost in production follows months of calls for increased production in response to the on-going global energy crisis. Read More

ByEditorAugust 18, 20220Comments

Business Oil and Gas Renewable Energy

New U.S. Generating Capacity Expected to Double in Second Half of 2022

The United States is projected to add 29.4GW of new generation capacity to the grid in the second half of 2022, nearly double the 15.1GW added in the first half, reports Utility Dive. While more efficient, cleaner forms of power are added, grid operators are also expected to retire 15.1GW of production, 76% of which will…

ByEditorAugust 15, 20220Comments

Business Renewable Energy Solar Energy

Ford to Purchase 650MW of Solar Energy to Power Michigan Plants

Ford Motor Co. is set to purchase 600MW of solar energy from DTE Energy to power manufacturing facilities in Michigan, reports The Detroit News. The power purchase will allow all of Ford's vehicle manufacturing in the state to be powered entirely by renewable energy, contributing to the company's goal to power all of its global facilities…

ByEditorAugust 12, 20220Comments

Energy Storage

U.S. Leads the Way Globally in Energy Storage Development

Despite hiccups in early March, the U.S. is poised to continue leading the way globally in energy storage development, with 600 GWh of storage expected to come online by 2031, reports Natural Gas Intelligence. Trailing closely behind in development is China, with more than 420 GWh in predicted installations by 2031. Read More

ByEditorAugust 9, 20220Comments

Economy

Economic Value of Transmission Growth is Understated, Study Finds

A recent study by the Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory has revealed that, while many agree expansion of transmission infrastructure is necessary to keep energy costs down, the economic benefits are understated and under-appreciated by grid planners, reports Utility Dive. “Many existing transmission planning approaches are likely understating the economic value of new transmission infrastructure,” LBNL researchers said…

ByEditorAugust 5, 20220Comments

Business Hydrogen Nuclear Renewable Energy

Nuclear, Hydrogen Companies Form New Coalition

The Nuclear Hydrogen Initiative, a 40-member coalition of nuclear energy and hydrogen energy companies, will collaborate to develop hydrogen energy production powered by nuclear facilities, reports E&E News. “This is an opportunity to bring together these two industries that have the potential to catalyze decarbonization at the scale and the speed this really needs to have,”…

ByEditorAugust 2, 20220Comments

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Farmers in Central Texas Are Staying Afloat Amid Drought Thanks to Clean Energy

Red States May See Some of the Largest Benefits from the IRA

The New “Battery Belt” Forming Across the Midwest and South

DOE Invests $45M in Energy Cybersecurity

Permian Oil Production to See Record-Highs in September

New U.S. Generating Capacity Expected to Double in Second Half of 2022

Ford to Purchase 650MW of Solar Energy to Power Michigan Plants

U.S. Leads the Way Globally in Energy Storage Development

Economic Value of Transmission Growth is Understated, Study Finds

Nuclear, Hydrogen Companies Form New Coalition

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