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Utility Dive

Trumansburg, NY, United States

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Past articles by Robert:

Duke Energy to build ‘first-of-its-kind’ facility to accelerate fleet electrification with Daimler, Electrada

The utility’s plans call for it to develop a fleet charging depot connected to a microgrid outside Charlotte, North Carolina. → Read More

Texas Sen. Menéndez: Performance credit could take years to implement, but efficiency and DR are immediate

An overhaul of the Texas energy market could take years to implement while energy-saving measures could be launched “today, tomorrow, the next day,” said state Sen. José Menéndez, D. → Read More

Proposed distribution transformer standards ‘could significantly impact’ grid reliability, utilities warn DOE

The sole domestic manufacturer of amorphous steel cores for distribution transformers says it could quickly scale up production to meet U.S. demand if new energy efficiency standards are adopted. → Read More

Tesla to make some of its EV chargers public as White House announces rules for national charging network

The rules will require federally funded chargers to be built in the United States, beginning with final assembly and some manufacturing processes. → Read More

EPA outlines $27B in clean energy grants as Biden administration remains open to national green bank

The funds will be available through a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act, with distribution focused on low-income and disadvantaged communities. → Read More

DOE proposes new energy efficiency standards for refrigerators, clothes washers to save consumers billions

Energy efficiency standards for the residential appliances have not been updated in over a decade. → Read More

Texas regulators adopt performance credit in market overhaul proceeding, teeing up battle with lawmakers

Regulators "chose to ignore the clear direction" of the Texas legislature, said Sen. Charles Schwertner, an author of legislation that initiated the Texas energy market changes. → Read More

Substation attacks may lead to new energy security rules in 2023, experts say

“The industry should expect further regulatory inquiries and potential actions from the federal government in response,” said Jason Christopher, director of cyber risk at Dragos. → Read More

Texas PUC nears market redesign decision amid criticism performance credit will not spur new generation

“It's primarily an incentive to retain existing dispatchable generation,” E3 Director Zack Ming said. E3 modeled the performance credit mechanism for Texas regulators to consider. → Read More

Louisiana, North Carolina, Colorado would benefit most from stronger building energy codes: ACEEE

Updated building codes could cut energy costs in new homes by at least 20% in 16 states, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. → Read More

DOE’s cybersecurity accelerator to focus on industrial control systems with 2nd cohort

The program will "help bring cutting-edge solutions to market more rapidly,” said Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm. → Read More

Avangrid-PNM merger could get 2nd review by New Mexico’s restructured Public Regulation Commission

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who supports the utility merger, in December announced the appointment of three new members to the Public Regulation Commission. → Read More

Utilities sound alarm over transformer shortage

Shortages of materials, labor and production capacity are beginning to hold back electrification projects and threaten grid reliability, the electric sector warned. → Read More

Puget Sound Energy, Tacoma Power substations damaged in Christmas Day attacks

Three substations were damaged, leaving more than 14,000 customers without power. → Read More

E3 defends Texas market analysis as early comments on reliability proposals turn negative

The E3 report “is too deeply flawed to be trusted to guide reliability and market decisions of this import,” according to independent energy analyst Alison Silverstein. → Read More

Manchin calls for Senate vote on permitting reform, warns of billions of dollars stranded without it

Sen. Joe Manchin wants permitting reform — including completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline — included as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. “We're trying everything humanly possible,” he said. → Read More

DOE tests blockchain technology to ensure grid security, resilience in first-of-its-kind demonstration

The system stores operational data across multiple servers, which is verified against statistical baselines of normal voltage, frequency, breaker status and power quality. → Read More

Biden requests $3B for residential solar, battery systems in Puerto Rico

Lawmakers and advocates have pressed for $5 billion. “Much more is needed,” said Laura Esquivel, Hispanic Federation vice president for federal policy. → Read More

House lawmakers, advocates want $5B to help Puerto Rico install rooftop solar, storage systems

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers in the House have called for an emergency supplemental spending bill to provide clean energy for underserved Puerto Rican households. → Read More

Utilities are spending more on low-income efficiency programs, but disparities remain: ACEEE

The group wants to see energy efficiency programs reach all eligible low-income households with comprehensive energy upgrades over the next 20 years. → Read More