Renewables
‘Vengefulness before science’: Inside the DOE on the day 1,800 federal workers lost their jobs, why it happened, and what’s coming next
The U.S. Department of Energy has effectively stopped working on projects after sustaining sweeping job cuts that threaten the goals of the agency.
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Renewables
White House targets environmental permitting rules â This Week in Cleantech
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.
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Renewables
Could new battery energy storage safety tech have prevented the Moss Landing fire?
Unlike traditional air or cold plate cooling methods, immersion cooling submerges the battery cells directly in a dielectric liquid.
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Power Grid
‘I have unprintable thoughts’: Trump asserts control over independent regulatory agencies including FERC, EPA
President Trump’s latest executive order gives him control over independent regulators of business and energy markets.
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The software that could save the grid
On this episode of the Factor This podcast, Linda Stevens, the chief strategy officer for smart grids and smart cities at OATI, demystifies DERMS.
Trump’s ‘unpredictability’ shakes investors â This Week in Cleantech
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.
New York offshore wind project gets the green light for transmission work
New York City is one step closer to seeing its first offshore wind project connected to the grid.
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Utah lawmakers propose bill to prevent PacifiCorp from âdouble countingâ renewables
Utilitiesâ integrated resource plans may also change how they account for demand management programs.
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Iowa utility files plans for hundreds of megawatts of new solar, gas generation
MidAmerican Energy Company plans to satisfy load growth with an “all of the above” approach.
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Battery energy storage system decommissioning and end-of-life planning: Why care today?
When a BESS does reach the end of its useful life, disposal can be a complex task that must be carefully planned and executed, writes…
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As Texasâ energy demand soars, a pilot program looks to bolster grid with âvirtual power plantsâ fueled by peopleâs homes
Some Texans who install residential batteries, solar panels and smart thermostats can now send power back to the grid and get a credit on their…
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Unlocking greater efficiency in hydroelectric power with vortex engineering
Hydroelectric power is the leading producer of clean energy, yet the pressing need to enhance its efficiency has led engineers to explore a range of…
6 min read
Wave energy company awarded $18M from European Innovation Council accelerator program
CorPower Ocean has attracted funding from the EIC Accelerator, which supports high-impact European innovations and startups, to commercialize its technology.
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Eco Wave Power announces ‘landmark’ MoU with India’s Bharat Petroleum
Under this MoU, Eco Wave Power and BPCL will jointly develop wave energy projects across India, beginning with a feasibility study.
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Marine energy could deliver significant benefits in Scotland â report
A new study from the University of Edinburgh finds that the marine energy sector could bring benefits of more than £8 billion to the economy…
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Fortum explores new potential pumped hydro storage plants in Sweden
Finnish clean energy company Fortum has initiated a two-year feasibility study to explore prerequisites for new pumped hydro storage plants in Sweden.
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FERC launches review of generator-large load co-location
FERC will examine whether PJM Interconnection’s rules for large electricity users located at power plant sites are fair and clear.
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How an Alabama utility used predictive power mapping to improve reliability
E Source and Alabama Power have won the U.S. Department of Energy’s Digitizing Utilities Prize for the development of a custom Enterprise Graph Database, a predictive power mapping…
3 min read
This startup wants to help utilities get more out of their transmission lines with drones
A participant in this year’s DTECH Initiate program, Pitch Aeronautics develops drone-deployable power line components and software solutions for the modern grid.
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Midwest utility gets regulatory approval for large load tariff settlement
The order requires new large load customers, including data centers, to make “long-term financial commitments proportional to their size.”
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New Mexico utility warns windy, dry spring might prompt it to shut off power to prevent wildfires
The dry, windy spring expected across the state comes as lawmakers consider what liability utilities like PNM, as well as smaller electrical cooperatives, should face…
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Mar 24
Power Grid
DISTRIBUTECH® 2025 | Dallas, TX, USA | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
DISTRIBUTECH® is the largest, most influential transmission and distribution event in the country, showcasing cutting-edge technologies that power society. Our conference and exhibition offer a…
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DISTRIBUTECH® 2025 | Dallas, TX, USA | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
DISTRIBUTECH® 2025 | Dallas, TX, USA | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
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Upcoming
May 27
Renewables
DTECH | Data Centers and AI | San Jose, CA
Access to power has become the key driver of AI and data center growth, prompting the need for new solutions among utilities, developers and other…
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DTECH | Data Centers and AI | San Jose, CA
DTECH | Data Centers and AI | San Jose, CA
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Upcoming
Jul 14
Renewables
DTECH Midwest | Minneapolis, MN
Midwest utilities face challenges from extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and the need to integrate renewable energy while maintaining grid reliability. Regulatory pressures to decarbonize add…
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DTECH Midwest | Minneapolis, MN
DTECH Midwest | Minneapolis, MN
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