WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of the Energy Department’s Grid Modernization Initiative announced by Secretary Ernest Moniz last week to improve the resiliency, reliability and security of the nation’s electrical power grid, DOE today announced $18 million in funding for six new projects across the United States. These projects will enable the development and demonstration of… Keep reading →
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Energy Department Announces $18 Million To Develop Solar Energy Storage Solutions, Boost Grid Resiliency
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By Energy Tomorrow BlogFederal officials followed President Obama’s State of the Union pledge to change Washington’s management of fossil fuel resources by announcing the government will stop issuing new coal leases on federal lands. The president’s keep-it-in-the-ground energy strategy, first voiced when he rejected the Keystone XL pipeline last fall, continues unfolding. Unfortunately, the president doesn’t seem aware… Keep reading →
Statement From Secretary Moniz On Implementation Day For The Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action
By U.S. Department of EnergyImplementation Day is a milestone in the effort to ensure that Iran’s nuclear program is exclusively peaceful in nature by blocking potential pathways to a bomb. As a result of years of negotiations and months of preparations for the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iran’s breakout time has increased from just… Keep reading →
An Explainer: How “Grid Modernization” Could Improve Your Life
By Franklin (Lynn) Orr | U.S. Department of EnergyThis month the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is making a series of announcements to support its Grid Modernization Initiative. As we do so, we realize many of you may be wondering: what does “grid modernization” mean? Let’s start at the beginning. The electric power grid has been rightly celebrated as the single most important… Keep reading →
EPA Should Recognize Market-Driven Climate Progress
By Energy Tomorrow BlogThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pledges to start 2016 “hitting the ground running” to build on a “monumental” 2015. In a blog post last week, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy signaled her agency will continue its focus on methane and carbon regulations. Absent from EPA’s plans was any acknowledgement that methane and carbon emissions are already down. Recognizing… Keep reading →
DOE Announces $220 Million In Grid Modernization Funding
By U.S. Department of EnergyWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today built on its Grid Modernization Initiative – an ongoing effort that reflects the Obama Administration’s commitment to improving the resiliency, reliability, and security of the nation’s electricity delivery system. During his visit to a utility control center in Miami, FL today, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announced… Keep reading →
In the race to reduce carbon footprints and replace coal as a primary energy source, much has been made of an alleged “battle” between natural gas and renewables in the power generation industry. However, an astute market read — fueled by actions from utilities and regulatory agencies – may find the two sectors growing in… Keep reading →
Solar Energy Jobs Outpace U.S. Economy
By Dr. Lidija Sekaric | U.S. Department of EnergyDuring the State of the Union address, President Obama reflected back on the past seven years of his presidency and celebrated his Administration’s accomplishments — and when it comes to solar energy, the Obama Administration has plenty to celebrate. U.S. solar energy capacity has grown thirtyfold since President Obama took office. And in just the… Keep reading →