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Biogas Tax Credit Finalized, Supporting RNG Growth
The biogas industry achieved a significant milestone with the finalization of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), incorporating favorable provisions for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). This…
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Trump Budget Proposal Slashes Clean Energy Funding
President Donald Trump's proposed 2026 federal budget outlines a significant reallocation of resources, with a notable emphasis on reducing expenditures in clean energy, environmental initiatives,…
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Pathways Initiative Proposes Regional Organization to Oversee Western Power Markets
In a landscape characterized by evolving energy demands and increasing pressure to transition to renewable sources, the Pathways Initiative is proposing a significant restructuring of…
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Battery Fires Pose Minor Environmental Risks, ACP Report Finds
Battery fires in large-scale energy storage systems (BESS) have raised concerns, but a recent review by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) found that such…
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Ohio Advocates Aim to Protect Clean Energy Gains from Political Shifts
In Ohio, clean energy advocates are working tirelessly to safeguard recent advancements in renewable energy and climate policy from potential political setbacks. The state's progress…
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Cameco’s Q2 Earnings Surge 157% Amid US Nuclear Policy Boost
In a significant development for the nuclear energy sector, Cameco Corporation, a leading global uranium supplier, has reported a remarkable 157% increase in its second-quarter…
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The End of the Road for Transmission Incentives
In a significant shift, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has decided to abandon its transmission incentives policy, particularly the construction work in progress (CWIP)…
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Eaton Fire Investigation Could Take 18 Months
In early February 2025, the Eaton Fire ravaged over 14,000 acres in Altadena, California, leaving devastating destruction in its wake. The fire, which resulted in…
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Opening the Door to Grid Modernization
IESO stays ahead of Ontario’s rapidly changing marketplace BY PHILL FELTHAM, Editor-in-Chief Electricity Today Magazine Grid modernization is a buzz term used by regulators, utilities,…
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U.S. Electric Grid Under Cyberattack
Taking a stand against threats to ensure reliability
BY JOHN FINNIGAN, Environmental Defense Fund
If Ben Franklin lived today, he might say that nothing is…
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IT and OT Technologies for the Smart Grid
Convergence of information and operation technologies (IT & OT) to build a successful Smart Grid BY RICK NICHOLSON, Ventyx Smart Grid is a buzzword that…
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Cloud Computing for Electric Utilities
Need-to-know info for electric utilities BY LEN WHITTEN, SunGard Availability Services The electric power industry has often been a first-mover in adopting new technologies before…
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Trends in SCADA Security
The importance of up-to-date critical system monitoring BY MARLEE ROSEN, Rosen Associates Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) networks contain computers and applications that perform…
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