EFFICIENCY: A North Carolina House committee advances legislation that would block a proposed update to the state’s building energy conservation code that is opposed by developers, an unexpected development amid ongoing negotiations to hear builders’ concerns. (Energy News Network)
ELECTRIC VEHICLES:
• A company that makes materials used in electric vehicle batteries announces a $500 million facility in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, that will bring 562 full-time jobs and add to the state’s growing EV manufacturing sector. (LPM News)
• A Georgia bill to establish new taxes and rules for electric vehicle charging is heading to the governor’s desk with mixed reviews from advocates. (GPB)
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HYDROGEN: A coastal Virginia regional economic development agency is seeking $6.5 billion in federal funding to kick-start a local green hydrogen industry. (Virginia Pilot)
RENEWABLES: Coal industry influence and climate change denial have helped keep Kentucky dead last among states for wind and solar generation. (Inside Climate News)
GRID: A data center industry group asks regulators to withdraw a controversial proposal that would have offered them variances to operate on-site diesel backup generators during periods of high grid power demand. (Loudoun Times)
SOLAR:
• A Virginia county voted to “put the brakes” on solar development after complaints from residents about aesthetics and other issues. (Chatham Star Tribune)
• A Virginia business group hosts a networking event to help local companies and contractors with solar developers. (Gazette-Virginian)
• A Georgia elementary school powers up newly installed solar panels that are expected to save the district about $6,000 per year in energy costs. (WTOC)
OFFSHORE WIND: Louisiana utility Entergy enters a partnership with an international energy company to explore the offshore wind market for the Gulf of Mexico. (Politico, subscription)
OIL & GAS: Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar are among the top 10 recipients of oil and gas industry contributions in the U.S. House, according to a new report. (The Hill)
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NUCLEAR: The federal government names a new resident inspector at Georgia’s Plant Vogtle as it prepares to bring two new units online. (WRDW)
CLIMATE: A new study concludes that climate change has made the type of storms that spawn deadly tornadoes more likely in the mid-South region. (Grist)
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