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FERC Under the Biden Administration: Finding Solutions to the Market Orders Driving States to Open Revolt

The key federal energy regulator will have new leadership with new climate-change imperatives — and a major challenge in aligning state clean energy goals with capacity market changes.

by Jeff St. John | November 23, 2020

11.20.20 Grid Edge 36

The David-Besse power plant is one of two nuclear plants set to receive more than $1 billion in state subsidies under Ohio's House Bill 6.

Ohio’s Top Utility Regulator Resigns After FBI Raid Linked to Bribery Scandal

Sam Randazzo resigns after FBI agents search his home and FirstEnergy reveals $4 million payment to a former consultant-turned-regulator.

by Jeff St. John

11.20.20 Grid Edge 2

FERC faces legal challenges to decisions to deny rehearing requests on decisions for New England capacity market and PURPA rules.

FERC Dissents Reveal Continued Political Tension on Clean Energy Policy

FERC’s sole Democrat blasts New England market and PURPA decisions, warns of legal challenges.

by Jeff St. John

11.20.20 Grid Edge 36

BYD and China's equivalent of Uber, DiDi, have launched a tailored ride-sharing EV. (Credit: DiDi)

Report: Rapid Transport Decarbonization Means We’ve Probably Passed Peak Oil

Transportation electrification in China and India will erode oil demand growth, according to Carbon Tracker.

by John Parnell

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11.20.20 Software & Apps 0

Decoding the New Energy Customer

This week on The Interchange: Who’s buying clean energy?

by Stephen Lacey

11.20.20 Mobility 6

What If Automakers Had Acted on Their Own Climate Science From 50 Years Ago?

This week on the Energy Gang: Ford and GM knew, too.

by Stephen Lacey

11.20.20 Energy 1

Iberdrola's green hydrogen plans call for 800 megawatts of production, which is 20 percent of Spain's 2030 target. (Credit: Iberdrola)

Iberdrola Aims for Green Hydrogen Leadership Role in Europe

The Spanish power giant will provide up to 800 megawatts of green hydrogen production for ammonia production.

by Jason Deign

11.19.20 Solar 8

Bifacial panels can no longer enter the U.S. tariff-free.

Bifacial Solar Tariffs Back On After Court Ruling

The Trump administration’s solar tariff saga continues.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

11.19.20 Energy 9

The reduction in travel due to coronavirus lockdowns translated into significant declines in emissions from transportation.

US Emissions to Drop 9% in 2020, Putting Country Back on Track for Paris Commitment

But sustained annual carbon reductions will require deeper structural changes.

by Julian Spector

11.19.20 Wind 1

The plan will need 48 GW of offshore wind capacity to be connected in the space of nine years. (Credit: Siemens Gamesa)

European Commission Proposes 300GW Offshore Wind Target for 2050

The offshore wind strategy will back supply chains, innovation and cross-border planning for an unprecedented build-out.

by John Parnell

11.19.20 Energy Storage 2

Sonnen's latest battery product aims for affordability as interest in home batteries reaches new heights.

Sonnen Launches Lower-Priced Battery for Home Backup and Grid Services

The sonnenCore is priced to compete with rivals Tesla, LG Chem and Enphase, and to tap emerging grid services opportunities.

by Julian Spector

11.19.20 Energy 6

Shell's network of hydrogen fuelling stations is growing. (Credit: Shell/Brian Buchsdruecker)

China Can Help Supersize the Global Hydrogen Economy, According to Shell

Shell’s general manager for hydrogen expects it to deliver on the hype this time around, with China potentially doing for hydrogen what it did for solar.

by John Parnell

11.18.20 Solar 1

Until recently, Invenergy's largest project was its Southern Oak Solar Energy Center in Georgia. Credit: Invenergy.

Invenergy Announces 1.3GW Series of Solar Projects in Texas

Slated to be built in phases, the collective capacity will make Invenergy’s Samson Solar Energy Center the largest solar installation planned in the U.S.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

11.18.20 Grid Edge 2