The Department of Energy has announced its strategy for offshore wind deployment, structured around four initiatives. Read the article here:
DOE-announces-strategy-offshore-wind-deployment
FERC recently approved an incentive-based rate treatment for utilities making certain cybersecurity investments in their systems. Read the article here:
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The nation’s 1,600 utilities face challenges ahead with decarbonization and electrification. Read the article here:
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will allocate $590 million to renew its four existing Bioenergy Research Centers. Read how this funding will be helpful here:
DOE-announces-590-million-increase-bioenergy-research
A new cybersecurity standard extending supply chain risk management requirements to “low-impact” bulk electric system cyber systems has been approved and will take effect April 1, 2026.
Read the article here:
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A recent U.S. Department of Energy announcement focuses on funding $48 million to support a new program to develop the efficiency and resiliency of the nation's power grid infrastructure. Read the article here:
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Mainspring Energy’s linear generator may speed the transition to a zero-carbon electrical grid. Read the article here:
Linear Generator_Mainspring Energy
FERC approves Western Resource Adequacy Program for regional capacity sharing. Twenty utilities and market participants across the western U.S. and Canada have signed up to participate. Read the article here:
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Check out EIA's article forecasting lower wholesale U.S. Natural Gas prices over the next two years:
Lower Natural Gas Prices Forecast
Project Equity, a plan to provide electricity by subsea cable to storm-vulnerable Puerto Rico, is gaining a lot of attention. Read the article here:
