Explainer: How capacity markets work | Energy News Network
WEBJun 17, 2013 · Capacity markets are important. They are the firing line for the electricity system of the future, because they direct and encourage investments in different kinds of assets—whether that is clean energy, fossil fuels, or demand side resources like efficiency. A book could be written on the criticisms of capacity markets, details on how these ...
Billions in US funding boosts lithium mining, stressing water supplies
WEBJul 18, 2024 · The lithium clay mine is under construction, with most Phase 1 construction costs covered by IRA support: General Motors is investing $650 million in exchange for the mine’s lithium. The U.S. Department of Energy provided a conditional $2.26 billion low-interest loan. Permitting came earlier, from President Trump’s administration.
This Arkansas school turned solar savings into better teacher pay
WEBOct 16, 2020 · In Batesville, Arkansas, just 17 miles west of the state’s largest coal-fired power plant, a solar array at the local high school is having an unconventional impact: boosting teachers’ pay. In 2017, energy efficiency company Entegrity conducted an energy audit of the Batesville School District, which currently comprises Batesville High ...
Ohio’s solar project queue on pace to surpass coal capacity this …
WEBNov 2, 2021 · The recently announced retirement plans for one of Ohio’s largest coal-fired power plants puts the state’s planned solar project queue on track to surpass the state’s coal generating capacity before the end of the decade. Coal power still dwarfs solar in Ohio despite a decade of steep decline for the former. As of last year, the state was ...
Activists urge Mass. to take another look at peaker plants | Energy ...
WEBFeb 1, 2022 · Activists urge Massachusetts to take another look at need for peaking plants. Campaigns in Boston and western Massachusetts are taking aim at existing and proposed peakers. Critics say the facilities are bad for the climate and public health, and that cleaner and more economical alternatives now exist. by Sarah Shemkus February 1, 2022.
Challenges slow farm vehicle electrification - Energy News Network
WEBAug 18, 2021 · California-based Solectrac already has been offering small 30- and 40-horsepower-equivalent tractors and farm utility vehicles. Other options for relatively small tractors come from Fendt, Rigitrac, Escorts and others. Meanwhile, almost all airborne drones are electric. Solar power could benefit a range of …
Major solar panel maker expanding in Minnesota - Energy News …
WEBSep 13, 2021 · Solar panel manufacturer Heliene, which currently employs about 75 people at its Mountain Iron facility, is planning a $21 million expansion, with state and local governments are chipping in millions for the project. Heliene CEO Martin Pochtaruk, far right, at the new facility’s groundbreaking ceremony: “Our product, made in Mountain Iron ...
Five takeaways from Connecticut’s new residential solar program …
WEBFeb 17, 2021 · 4. Homeowners will be able to size up their systems to allow for future electric vehicle plug-ins. Under the existing program, customers must size their solar systems to roughly fit their current annual load. That’s to prevent homeowners from putting in systems sized to be money-making generators. The new plan allows for …
Long waits to connect to Xcel’s grid are stalling Minnesota solar ...
WEBSep 20, 2021 · Energy News Weekly A weekly look at the energy landscape for those interested in clean energy and how it plays into the fight against climate change.; U.S. Energy News Daily updates for energy professionals across the United States.; Midwest Energy News Daily updates for energy professionals from the Midwestern states.; Southeast Energy News Daily updates for energy professionals from the ...
Spire pipeline flap reveals deeper questions about gas | Energy …
WEBNov 22, 2021 · Spire Missouri sought to contract with an affiliated company, Spire STL Pipeline LLC, to build a $220 million, 65-mile-long pipeline from a hub in Illinois to St. Louis. Spire Missouri would pay Spire STL to transport gas, charge its customers for the cost and a 10% to 14% rate of return. In 2018, FERC approved the plan and the pipeline was built.