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capacity markets

New England energy storage advocates say FERC ruling is a setback for industry

By David Thill

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ordered New England’s grid operator to end a rule that let new resources lock in prices for up to seven years.

transmission
wind turbines in rural illinois

Power from the Prairie aims to link West Coast sun with Midwest wind

By Karen Uhlenhuth

A pair of energy consultants are promoting an HVDC interstate transmission-plus-storage project that could complete a link between California and Chicago.

reliability

Indiana task force report could slow state’s transition from coal, critics fear

By Kari Lydersen

The final report from a Republican-led state task force cautions against shifting to renewables too quickly and contradicts a previous, more-detailed analysis.

Opinion

Commentary: California needs more renewables, storage to prevent power outages

By Ed Smeloff / Vote Solar

California is in dire need of more clean energy capacity, writed Ed Smeloff, of Vote Solar.

transmission

Offshore wind advocates want better coordination on electric grid upgrades

By David Thill

The current project-by-project approach to electricity grid improvements will cost too much and potentially limit development in the future, companies say.

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EPA’s industry-friendly climate rule struck down by court

Source: Bloomberg

Will states use the Capitol riot to crack down on pipeline protests?

Source: Grist

Canada urges Biden not to cancel oil pipeline on first day

Source: Associated Press

Federal judge halts work on Maine transmission line

Source: WBUR

France’s Total quits top U.S. oil lobby in climate split

Source: Reuters

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Midwest Energy News

January 19 2021

Biden administration may move quickly to cancel Keystone XL permit

PIPELINES: President-elect Joe Biden is expected to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline permit early on in his administration. (New York Times) ALSO: • Top Canadian officials hope to at least discuss the proposed pipeline with Biden amid reports that it would be canceled. (Associated Press) • Critics say revoking the Keystone XL permit would be […]

Southeast Energy News

January 19 2021

South Carolina wrestles with the fate of state-owned Santee Cooper

UTILITIES: The debate over whether to sell or reform troubled state-owned utility Santee Cooper is shaping up as one of the most contentious issues in South Carolina’s legislative session. (Post and Courier) ALSO: • Duke Energy asks Florida regulators to approve a settlement that includes construction of electric vehicle charging stations and the closure of […]

Northeast Energy News

January 19 2021

Baltimore’s climate lawsuit vs. Big Oil on tap at Supreme Court

CLIMATE: Today’s arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court on Baltimore’s climate suit against major oil companies could become a national test case if the justices agree to consider whether states can properly hear such cases. (Inside Climate News) ALSO: • Activists and political leaders across Massachusetts express frustration with Gov. Charlie Baker for his veto […]

Western Energy News

January 19 2021

Montana tribes celebrate Biden’s Keystone XL pledge

PIPELINES: Montana’s Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes are among those encouraged by President-elect Joe Biden’s pledge to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline. (Billings Gazette) PUBLIC LANDS: • More than 100 local Western officials in a letter ask President-elect Biden and U.S. Representative Deb Haaland to protect public lands and address climate change. (Mountain Mail, […]

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Canada pushes back on Keystone XL

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