The nation’s 1,600 utilities face challenges ahead with decarbonization and electrification. Read the article here: Can-utilities-rise-to-the-challenges-presented-by-decarbonization
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: Ferc-nerc-cybersecurity-supply-chain-standards
An energy-harvesting system, that can be embedded within plants and creates electricity from raindrops or wind, has been developed by researchers in Italy. Read the interesting article here: Artificial-leaf-energy-harvesting
How low will oil prices go this year? Oil prices have been trending lower for months causing analysts to speculate that there could still be more downside potential. Read the article here: Energy/Oil-Prices
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: us-department-energy-improve-reliability-and-resiliency
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: Ferc-western-resource-adequacy-program
