The General Assembly of Maryland just passed a bill that would provide a 30% tax credit to those who chose to utilize energy storage technology, making it the first state in the country to pass such legislation. The funds provided by the bill would last from 2018 to 2022. The bill includes a cap of… Keep reading →
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By Tom EwingOn Aug. 17, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) daily update announced that CO2 emissions from natural gas would soon surpass coal. That’s troubling. Natural gas is viewed as a “bridge fuel,” a transitional resource from carbon intensive coal and petroleum to… well, “to what” still remains the hard part. Renewables will be increasingly important.… Keep reading →
- Coal, Legal, New Ventures, US
Trump Roll Back of Clean Power Plan may not Affect Coal as Expected
By Michael VinciWhen President Trump signed the executive order rolling back the Obama-era Clean Power Plan, many people expected coal to rally – the intent of the executive order was to end the war on coal. However, some industry experts do not foresee a rally in the coal sector at all. This data comes from a survey… Keep reading →
The Demand for a New Atlantic Coast Pipeline
By Michael VinciA new pipeline may be in the works in the United States. Three states boast lawmakers who are pushing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to approve the $5.1 billion Atlantic Coast Pipeline proposal, as put forth by Dominion. Environmentalists, of course, have said this pipeline is simply not necessary. Sixteen lawmakers from Virginia, West … Keep reading →
- Corporate, Department of Energy, Generation, Infrastructure, Innovation, Renewable Energy, Smart Grid
Are Renewables as Cheap as We Think?
By Michael VinciThe media has often pursued the narrative that wind and solar energy have reached grid parity – meaning the cost of electricity sourced from these renewable technologies is as cheap or cheaper than traditional electricity from the grid. However, a recent article published by Forbes writes that this is misleading – there are a number… Keep reading →
Industrial Energy Efficiency Would Make American Manufacturing More Competitive
By Jennifer Kefer, Vice President of David Gardiner and Associates and Executive Director of the Alliance for Industrial EfficiencyPresident Trump has vowed to make American companies and manufacturing stronger and more competitive. However, on March 28, the President signed an executive order, “Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth,” beginning the process of rolling back the Clean Power Plan. While the executive order is explicitly intended to promote economic growth, it misses a significant… Keep reading →
Controversial Keystone XL Pipeline Approved by President Trump
By Danielle IzzoFor years TransCanada has tried to have their Keystone XL Pipeline project approved by the U.S. government. Originally the proposal was denied by former President Obama, but after the election this year President Trump enacted an executive order bringing the proposal back to the surface. Since the projects reintroduction to the forefront of climate and… Keep reading →
Major players in grid technology have been feeling the heat of DERMS technology. These distributed energy resource management systems have been gaining traction and popularity as technology develops new solutions to energy generation. Companies such as National Grid and ABB have begun to investigate new ways to avoid cracking under the pressure of these new developments.
- EPA, Politics, Regulation, US
EPA Budget Cuts: Affecting More than Just the Ice Caps
By Michael VinciAccording to the White House, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is about to get its budget slashed by at least 25%. The Trump Administration is hoping to target climate-change programs and programs designed to prevent air or water pollution.This news comes as no surprise since President Trump has given much warning that his intentions with… Keep reading →
