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💬Expert Reacts: Julie Cohn New bills emphasizing grid reliability cross party lines, showing the importance of energy infrastructure for the nation. Julie Cohn, a nonresident scholar at the Center for Energy Studies, reacts to the recent slew of articles about the bills, including a recent article in Politico, and the lack of publicly available data before 2005. ⤵️ ------- Members of Congress have recently introduced numerous bills addressing the future of the nation’s electric power transmission infrastructure. The proposed legislation calls for data collection on reliability, weather, load growth, etc. At the same time, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission promises to release new transmission rules soon. In recent research, my colleagues and I at the Center for Energy Studies have noted a glaring gap in infrastructure data, namely in the age and ownership of transmission lines put into service before 2005. Information exists in the private sector behind paywalls, in archived reports from various entities published before this century, and at the state level. But the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Database (the definitive public record for the nation’s infrastructure) does not include in-serve dates for transmission lines, only dates on which the infrastructure was added to its dataset (2005 or later for nearly all items), or validated (2011 or later). As planners look ahead to developing a grid that will support anticipated loads – especially the high-power demands of data centers, chip manufacturers, and cryptocurrency mining – and the location and quantity of new utility-scale generation resources, this historical information could be of great value. Legislators should consider a modest investment in back-filling our publicly accessible information about this essential infrastructure. ------- Go deeper: ➡️ Back in 2021, Cohn and CES’s Ken Medlock and Olivera Jankovska noted the lack of electric data before 2005. They also gave several policy recommendations that are still relevant: https://lnkd.in/gXrnHk9Q ➡️ Read the Politico Article:  https://lnkd.in/e-NSNS2H #ElectricInfrastructure #CongressBills #Transmission #FERC #DataCollection #Reliability #Weather #LoadGrowth #Infrastructure #DataAccessibility #GridDevelopment

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Recently, Mitchell Rencheck, Ph.D., Senior Research Engineer at EPRI, led a panel discussion on "End-of-Life Management for Wind Turbine Blades" during the Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Conference. The discussion focused on sharing knowledge about practices for managing the end-of-life of wind turbine blades, including decommissioning, downsizing, recycling, repurposing, fostering a circular economy, and addressing barriers and solutions for existing challenges. This discussion also highlighted the importance of and solutions for addressing these challenges and provided an outlook as to how the solutions may change as wind turbine blade innovation continues.

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With Eric Berndt, we studied the factors that make #nuclear #power plant siting attempts more likely to succeed (or fail). TL:DR: regulatory and reactor-specific factors best predict the outcomes of attempts to site nuclear reactors over this time period. https://lnkd.in/epNV_uqV

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The interactive resource draws lessons from 15 U.S. virtual power plant programs with nearly 4 million customers and 1.5 GW of enrolled capacity. #renewables #power #energy #wind #offshore #onshore #solar #hydropower #floating #nuclear #geothermal #efficiency #transition #susteinability #circular #economy #esg #clean #decarbonization #electrification #climate #hydrogen #mobility #greensteel #ammonia #transportation #storage #fuelcell #smartgrid #der #powersystem #generation #transmission #distribution #electricity #machines #drives #sensors #iot #education #engineering #innovation #entrepreneurship #creativity #technology #digitalization #cybersecurtity #metering

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technology Office's (BETO) released the 2023 Billion-Ton Report (BT23) - an assessments of potential biomass resources available in the United States. BT23 explores these resources in terms of quantity, price, geographical density and distribution, and market maturity. ❗ Key Findings and Data - The United States can produce from 1.1 to 1.5 billion tons of biomass annually in a future mature market—with potential to provide renewable liquid fuels for hard-to-electrify sectors while meeting demands for food and environmental services. Interested what the picture looks like for New Zealand? Here are some of Scion's articles on this topic. Reach out to Paul Bennett and Peter Hall to discuss details. ✔ Home-grown bioenergy - There is enough energy left over in forestry residues and other woody waste, such as from orchards, surplus pulp logs, and sawmill chip, to entirely replace the heat and energy demands of all New Zealand’s dairy factories, six times over. https://lnkd.in/gZ9jJ2uE. ✔ 'Bio-coal' for better burning bioenergy Nationwide, New Zealand burns around one million tonnes of coal every year, creating around two million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. We could replace that coal use permanently by switching to solid biofuels, with a dedicated forest estate roughly the size of Wellington City, to ensure the supply of the renewable biomass feedstock (120,000 ha harvesting 5,000 ha per annum). This one change would be the equivalent of removing between 600,000 and 800,000¹ cars from the road, 15-20 percent of all of New Zealand’s light vehicles. https://lnkd.in/gXyFeYa Interested to learn more and work with us - reach out to Paul Bennett to discuss. #bioenergy #sustainableaviationfuel #marine #biofuel #SAF #energy #forest #forestry #manufacturing #biomass #biorefinery https://lnkd.in/g4G4WSaV

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Washington, D.C., and five states are receiving funds for revolving loan programs that can be tapped for energy audits, upgrades and retrofits, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. #renewables #power #energy #wind #offshore #onshore #solar #hydropower #floating #nuclear #geothermal #efficiency #transition #susteinability #circular #economy #esg #clean #decarbonization #electrification #climate #hydrogen #mobility #greensteel #ammonia #transportation #storage #fuelcell #smartgrid #der #powersystem #generation #transmission #distribution #electricity #machines #drives #sensors #iot #education #engineering #innovation #entrepreneurship #creativity #technology #digitalization #cybersecurtity #metering

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Wondering what Argonne has been up to lately? In this video we’re sharing just a handful of the impactful research Argonne and partners have been doing recently for the nation, and the world. Want to read more? Check out the links below. Building foundations for a clean-hydrogen economy: https://bit.ly/3S4NEIz Partnering with industry to shape the future of nuclear energy: https://bit.ly/3FRVHkF Creating computer models of a net-zero greenhouse gas future: https://bit.ly/3FRVHkF Exploring "cooperative" behavior in battery electrolytes: https://bit.ly/47sdoTE Advancing artificial intelligence for scientific discovery: https://bit.ly/47sdoTE Building better microelectronics materials: https://bit.ly/3QAsNKG Stretching diamonds to support future quantum networks: https://bit.ly/3t1MQKA Reimaging what it means to age and develop: https://bit.ly/3Ne3kpU Investigating superconductors with on / off switches: https://bit.ly/3S5jOC7 Lowering greenhouse gas emissions with advanced plastics recycling: https://bit.ly/3VVam7X #ArgonneImpacts

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💡If you get as amped up as Jonathan does about the future of #energy #technology, ARPA-E's 3-day event is for you! Hear from our co-founder Jonathan Scott about energy innovation in Dallas, Texas, later this month.   #keynote #solar #PowerTrip #ARPAE24

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The rapid #decarbonization of the global electricity systems is driving a steep rise in requests to interconnect new clean energy generation resources like solar, wind, and battery storage to the transmission system. This is particularly pertinent if there is a #roadmap identifying a #netcarbonzero path, and it has to be reached by 2050, that is enshrined in the legislature. When the 2035 grid based #solarelectricity need is 70GW or more in the #UK and the current annual additions is closer to 1GW ... it does not take much addition to realise a major boost in solar electricity supply is required in the next decade. This is why the #solartaskforce was set up and we look forward to its contributions ... Now in the US ,,, the story appears to be very different .... The Transmission Interconnection Roadmap (PDF) published in April 2024 identifies solutions to enable interconnection processes to meet the growing demand for renewable energy resources from the rapid, widespread clean energy transition. Produced by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X), this roadmap provides the diverse group of interconnection stakeholders with near- to long-term solutions to address current challenges in transmission system interconnection. https://lnkd.in/eSBPaXVC

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📣 The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) is providing up to $150M in funding under the Vision OPEN 2024 funding opportunity. This open solicitation supports the development of groundbreaking technologies that will transform the energy landscape. Concept Papers are due July 16, 2024. Submission deadline for full applications to be disclosed. 💰 Individual awards may vary between $250,000 and $10 million. Unlike previous OPEN solicitations, rather than being fully open to any proposal that fits within the agency’s general mission, ARPA-E has indicated specific goals, topics areas, and subtopics of interest, although the topics are wide-ranging. The Vision OPEN 2024 includes three goals that are critical to achieve a sustainable energy and carbon transition: 1) greenhouse gas-free abundant primary energy, 2) an intermodal energy superhighway that transports diversified forms of primary energy, and 3) a carbon transition that sustainably meets demand for polymers and other materials. 💪 Climate Finance Solutions has secured hundreds of millions of dollars in grant funding from ARPA-E. Contact us today if you would like support in securing this critical funding stream! #NonDilutiveFunding #ClimateGrants #FederalFunding #ARPAEOpen #DOE

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Hi all-as we wrap our collective brain trust in developing methane emissions inventories the discussion on uncertainty is growing. Please consider registering for this webinar to listen from technology providers and regulators who are thinking through this when developing methane emissions reports.

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The EPA has finalized new rules for power plants aimed at reducing emissions and promoting clean energy investment by 2032. These regulations are expected to drive significant changes in the power sector. Read more about the implications of these rules in Utility Dive:

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The commission raised several concerns about ISO-NE, MISO, PJM and SPP rules that allow transmission owners to pay for and profit on network upgrades for interconnection customers. #renewables #power #energy #wind #offshore #onshore #solar #hydropower #floating #nuclear #geothermal #efficiency #transition #susteinability #circular #economy #esg #clean #decarbonization #electrification #climate #hydrogen #mobility #greensteel #ammonia #transportation #storage #fuelcell #smartgrid #der #powersystem #generation #transmission #distribution #electricity #machines #drives #sensors #iot #education #engineering #innovation #entrepreneurship #creativity #technology #digitalization #cybersecurtity #metering

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Berkeley Lab (LBNL) researchers have found quantifiable public health and economic benefits of accelerated adoption of #solar and #wind energy in the #US from 2019 to 2022, underscoring the economic and social importance of #decarbonization https://lnkd.in/gF_kPXh6

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We're onsite at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Workshop on Transforming Industry: Strategies for Decarbonization, where DOE is soliciting input on strategies to decarbonize the industrial sector--a key goal to address both climate concerns and economic competitiveness. Energetics, led by Kenta Shimizu, is facilitating breakout sessions to gather stakeholder input from across sectors. Below, Samuel Gage facilitates the session on #hydrogen, and Tracy Evans leads the session on #EnergyEfficiency. https://lnkd.in/eawVQ6xn. #Facilitation #Decarbonization #IndustrialDecarbonization

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Advancing the country toward its goal of net-zero carbon emissions, scientists at Argonne have developed the Decarbonization Scenario Analysis Model - https://bit.ly/3JtcQms “The model estimates the total energy use across the economy and focuses on how we will meet that energy demand into the future,” said Troy Hawkins, manager of the Fuels and Products Group in Argonne’s Energy Systems and Infrastructure Analysis division and a developer of the model. “With this tool, we are helping various industries understand what the future might look like, to help guide their decarbonization planning.” #NetZeroEmissions #GreenhouseGas #ClimateChange

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EEI President and CEO Dan R. Brouillette issued a statement following the package of final rules for power plants released today by EPA:   “EPA’s suite of new regulations will affect the generation sources that will be used to reliably power America’s increasingly electricity-dependent economy, and we appreciate the agency’s efforts to align compliance deadlines to help companies make informed resource planning decisions that minimize customer costs.   “While we appreciate and support EPA’s work to develop a clear, continued path for the transition to cleaner resources, we are disappointed that the agency did not address the concerns we raised about carbon capture and storage (CCS). CCS is not yet ready for full-scale, economy-wide deployment, nor is there sufficient time to permit, finance, and build the CCS infrastructure needed for compliance by 2032."   Read EEI's full press release: https://lnkd.in/eiMu-Xnf

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Curious about how #CCS will play a critical role in our transition to clean energy? The experts at West Virginia University are developing innovative solutions to: ✅ Reduce CO2 emissions ✅ Improve CCS efficiency ✅ Lower the cost of carbon capture ✅ Find new applications for captured CO2 Want to dive deeper? Read the full article to learn more about WVU's groundbreaking work and the importance of supporting CCS research. 👇 #CarbonCapture #CleanEnergy #Innovation #Sustainability

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U.S. Department of Energy Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) request for information (RFI) is seeking strategic and technical feedback on decarbonizing America’s industrial sector and positioning the United States as a leader in the global clean energy economy. The RFI will inform a new DOE vision study, Pathways for U.S. Industrial Transformations: Unlocking American Innovation, which will identify cost-effective and industry-specific strategic pathways to achieve a thriving U.S. industrial sector with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Input is specifically requested regarding the challenges, barriers, opportunities, and pathways associated with the development, deployment and integration of nuclear technologies to reduce emissions associated with various industries. Those who are interested in providing input are encouraged to review IEDO’s industrial decarbonization pathway analysis summary and respond to this RFI by 5 p.m. ET on June 24, 2024. For more information: https://lnkd.in/geEkGBH6 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

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