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AI for the grid has potential, DOE says — but comes with pitfalls

In a sweeping report, the agency outlines four key areas to prioritize the tech's deployment in the near-term.

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How PG&E got creative in overcoming capacity limits

In 2023, the utility turned to batteries as an alternative to reconductoring, a move that saved money and time.

Report: Clean tech mining is getting less extractive as efficiency improves

Research from the Breakthrough Institute found that clean energy options, including nuclear, have much smaller mining footprints than fossil fuels.

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What to know about final IRS guidance on tax credit transfers

Treasury’s final rules governing credit sales mostly rebuffed requests to make the market more liquid.

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Building a supply chain for rare earth elements

China’s ban on the export of key technologies raises alarms about the supply of rare earth elements, which are used in EVs, turbines, and other electronics.

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BlackRock, Temasek close inaugural decarbonization fund at $1.4 billion

The Decarbonization Partners close comes as BlackRock and other investors walk back climate ambitions — and focus on funding energy transition startups.

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Taking stock of IRA wins and political threats

Biden’s landmark climate bill has fueled billions in private investment. How much does the election threaten it?

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Schneider brings BESS to its microgrid suite

The company hopes expanding its microgrid solution will help open up the conversation between utilities and customers about flexible resources.

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Reconductoring could help solve America’s grid problem

Advanced conductors can up to double transmission capacity on existing lines in a matter of months.

DOE moves to streamline transmission permitting

In a bid to clear the transmission queue, new final rules impose changes including a two-year deadline for federal permitting.

LevelTen launches new clean energy tax credit marketplace

The new marketplace is one of at least six to pop up in the fast-growing market in less than a year.

Hitachi Energy pours $1.5 billion into transformers

In the next three years, the Swiss company plans to build out its production capacity in an effort to shorten lead times.

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Electron, National Grid are pushing 'portable data' for UK flexibility markets

The partnership aims to encourage higher participation levels in National Grid’s electricity distribution network.

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ERCOT needs more distribution data to grow VPPs, says executive

The grid operator decided to keep the 80 megawatt cap on its groundbreaking ADER pilot and focus on collecting device-level data.

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The EPA just gave rooftop solar a $7 billion boost

Bound for disadvantaged communities, the federal investment in new residential solar could yield more than 200,000 new green jobs.