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FERC has approved interconnection reform - and this is *generally* good for the energy transition. That said the devil in in the details of how states and utilities implement these changes. Some improvements like penalties assessed against utilities for tardy studies, trying to clean out queue squatters, and expressly identifying certain technical flexibility into interconnection design are good. However, we have specifically seen "Cluster Studies" and higher financial security requirements stymie development and create very costly and endless loops of re-studies in many markets (utility and DG). Calling on American Clean Power Association (ACP) Solar Energy Industries Association and importantly state level advocacy and watch dog groups to closely watch and actively participate as the implementation of these changes occur at the state level PUCs and DPUs - ensuring proper accountability and fair play. https://lnkd.in/ewehaH52 NYSERDA New York Solar Energy Industries Association MID-ATLANTIC RENEWABLE ENERGY COALITION Renewable Energy Vermont American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Smart Electric Power Alliance NECEC Cleantech Leaders Roundtable

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Renewables powering renewables to make fuel you can burn. Read all about it in Oil & Gas Journal's sister publication, EnergyTech #energytransition #renewablediesel #refining

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The #solarenergy sector in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is growing; LandGate reveals the potential for 11 GW of additional capacity through planned/proposed projects. Beyond 46 existing utility-scale solar farms, hundreds more are in development, signaling unprecedented momentum in clean energy investment. More here: https://lnkd.in/gAHeUA6A

Alphabet’s Google, along with TPG Rise Climate and other investors, is supporting clean energy developer Intersect Power with more than $800 million in funding Read: https://lnkd.in/dkEx2ngf

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#Massachusetts is at the forefront of geothermal energy innovation! Exciting developments in geothermal projects are underway, promising to revolutionize heating and cooling systems in alignment with the state's decarbonization goals. We are honored to have our sponsors Subterra Renewables and Celsius Energy and their leaders Kareem Mirza and Johnny Fry educate our members at Decarb Boston on June 18th! Subterra Renewables' GeoExchange system utilizes ground heat exchange to provide an eco-friendly heating and cooling solution for buildings, tapping into the earth's energy for efficient climate control. Subterra is leading the way in the U.S., bringing experience from many projects in Canada and lessons learned in planning, financing, and seeing projects completed. Eversource Energy's and Celsius Energy system has been pivotal with geothermal borefields and a 1-mile geothermal loop connecting over 30 buildings, including a school, fire station, shops, and residential homes in Framingham MA. These initiatives underscore Massachusetts' dedication to transitioning to clean, renewable energy sources. Geothermal technology is paving the way for sustainable, cost-effective, and efficient heating and cooling solutions, marking a significant step towards a greener future. 🌿 #GeothermalEnergy #CleanEnergy #Sustainability

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For anyone who will be at IEEE Power & Energy Society T&D Conference feel free to stop by our panel session on #EVs and #gridreliability. Will be an interesting cross-sector discussion including technology provider, independent system operator, and utility perspectives among others. E-mobility is driving the blending of Transmission and Distribution system planning, design, and operations. Particularly with the growing prevalence of distributed energy resources, IoT and grid-edge technologies, and virtual power plants (#VPPs).

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#ERCOT's recent approval of NPRR1224 means #energystorage asset operators should expect an increase in ECRS deployments, along with a reduction in real time price volatility. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁: Last year’s introduction of ECRS led to an unintentional increase in energy prices for buyers. 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯? 💵 The new product created a new revenue opportunity for energy producers. ⛔ As more assets were bidding into ECRS, their capacity was being held in reserves, and therefore were withheld or unavailable to be dispatched in the real-time energy market. 🙈 To ERCOT it appeared as though supply was not able to meet demand, despite the fact that the capacity was there – this is called artificial scarcity. 📈 Due to the appearance of scarcity, real time prices would increase.  In an effort to quell artificial scarcity, ERCOT is implementing NPRR1224, which enables them to manually release up to 500MW of ECRS capacity from the SCED at a 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 $𝟳𝟱𝟬/𝗠𝗪𝗵 when: 🚨 Energy demand exceeds the supply dispatched by SCED by 40MW or more ⏰ The imbalance lasts for 10 consecutive minutes 

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NEW PODCAST - energy transition VC Neal Dikeman comes on and basically makes the case that solar/batteries are going to crush natural gas for power generation starting now. Plus we go way deep into grid technologies. Link in the comments.

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The Massachusetts Clean Peak Standard (or CPS) will help #renewableenergy developers and operators further increase returns on storage assets. In addition to using #batteries for energy arbitrage, ancillary services, solar firming, curbing curtailment, and more – operators leveraging this program are awarded for having renewable energy available to contribute in what were already the most lucrative hours. Projects able to capture Clean Peak Energy Credits (or CPECs) by combining accurate forecasting and operations that ensure operators deliver into peak hours, will have the winning formula to support grid reliability and maximize revenue as MA transitions the grid. You can read more about the CPS program and how to maximize the value of standalone and hybrid storage assets in CPS here. https://lnkd.in/gzCGbykC

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#RemoteSolar #SolarPower | In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Andre Scholtz, Technical Director at Solarcraft, joins to discuss designing reliable solar power systems. Andre reviews key considerations such as understanding load requirements, environmental impacts on solar panel efficiency, and common mistakes in system design and maintenance. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of accurate load calculation and regular monitoring, especially of battery health, to ensure the reliability of solar power installations. https://okt.to/MnSmWx #RemoteAutomation #Pipeline #PipelinersPodcast #Solarcraft

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Last week, Arevon Energy, Inc.’s CEO Kevin Smith shared his insights regarding the technologies, market factors, and policy drivers shaping the renewable energy industry. Jonathan Berke, the host of the NPM US (New Project Media) Interconnections Podcast, posed questions about MISO interconnection reforms, Arevon’s growing presence in CAISO, and how the company views transmission investments.  Kevin highlighted Arevon’s growing portfolio of storage assets, the maturation of battery technologies, and the impact of the IRA’s transferability provision on deal flow. He explained that perceptions around standalone storage as an asset class have shifted over the past couple of years, as lenders are more comfortable with underwriting these projects now. Kevin outlined the unique capital structure for Arevon’s Vikings Solar-plus-Storage Project, Condor Energy Storage Project, Cormorant Energy Storage Project, and Eland 2 Solar-plus-Storage Project, noting that Condor was one of the first deals in the market with a tax equity hybrid transfer structure. He highlighted Arevon’s strong relationships with banking partners, and the company’s tailored approach to project finance, which has resulted in more than $2.3 billion in financing in less than six months. To hear the podcast in full, you can access it here: https://lnkd.in/ewxgHHYm  

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The latest episode of The Green Blueprint with Lara Pierpoint features John O'Donnell of Rondo Energy — a must-listen for anyone interested in industrial decarbonization, scaling clean tech, and the real challenges of commercializing climate solutions. Key insights from John: 🏭 The scale of the opportunity in industrial heat: "A quarter of all the fuel we burn in the world is for industrial heat" 💡 Why timing is right for electrification: "We have now entered this world where...you can have electricity at a lower cost than burning fuel" 🔬 The intersection of simple materials and complex engineering: "These things are really simple, but they could not be designed without modern multiphysics simulations of exactly how does all the gas and heat transfer work" 🏗️ The philosophy behind scaling hardware: "Being conservative so that anything that we had not anticipated, there's a very large safety factor, is part of the current design philosophy" ⚡ The bigger picture for renewable energy: "What we are doing is opening a completely new market for renewables where we're going to build utility-scale generation" The episode offers invaluable lessons on: • Scaling hardware • Working with industrial customers • The importance of getting the details right when deploying first-of-kind technology Listen now wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eEFfQTEN

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🎙️ The latest episode of The Green Blueprint podcast is here! Listen to Trellis Climate's Managing Director, Lara Pierpoint, and John O'Donnell, CEO of Rondo Energy, as they discuss scaling industrial decarbonization solutions. Together, they explore electrifying industrial heat, navigating first-of-a-kind technology, and unlocking massive new opportunities for renewables. Tune in to this insightful conversation now👇 #IndustrialDecarbonization #CleanTechInnovation #RenewableEnergy #ClimateSolutions #EnergyTransition

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First-of-its-kind innovation takes center stage on the latest episode of The Green Blueprint! Our Managing Director, Lara Pierpoint, sits down with John O'Donnell, CEO of Rondo Energy, to unpack the challenges and breakthroughs of scaling first-of-a-kind technology in industrial decarbonization. Discover how electrifying industrial heat and leveraging renewable energy are paving the way for transformative change. #ClimateTech #ClimateFinance #FirstOfAKind #FOAK

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#unavoidableopportunity #climateresilience investment now. "Separately, the Department of Energy is trying to help utilities squeeze more capacity out of the existing grid. That includes “grid-enhancing technologies” such as sensors that allow energy companies to send more power through existing lines without overloading them and advanced controls that allow operators to ease congestion on the grid. It also includes replacing existing lines with advanced conductors, which can potentially double capacity along existing routes. The Energy Department is currently offering $3.9 billion in funding that could go toward these and other solutions."

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What’s Modo Energy’s Director of Data Science, Robyn Lucas' view on how to fully take advantage of the renewable energy transition? Spoiler: It’s storage. 🔋 Check out Robyn’s full Hypercube Podcast episode: https://lnkd.in/dQt3Tpph #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy #WeAreHypercube

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Canary Media with an article on how rural electric cooperatives are tapping into the IRA to fund the shift from fossil to renewable generation. "How $7.3B will help rural co-ops build clean power—and close coal plants This Inflation Reduction Act program is offering 16 rural electric co-ops financing to overcome the up-front costs of shifting from dirty coal to clean power. Rural electric cooperatives, which bring electricity to the most sparsely populated parts of the country, are getting their biggest federal investment since the New Deal — and this time around, the money is going to help fight climate change. Last week, the Biden administration announced $7.3 billion in financing for 16 rural co-ops serving about 5 million households across 23 states. The money will be administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which implemented the Rural Electrification Act, the 1936 law that financed the buildout of the grid in more remote areas of the country. It will also be matched by more than $29 billion in private investments with a goal of building more than 10 gigawatts of clean energy. That’s a big jump from the nearly 16 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity co-ops have today." Read more at https://conta.cc/4d4kLmE #solar #energy #solarenergy #renewables #renewableenerg

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Grid analysts challenge Bonneville Power’s pace in adopting advanced conductors--my latest for PV Magazine USA. As the White House encourages utilities to use advanced conductors to help interconnect new renewable generation, the federally-owned utility Bonneville Power is moving slowly to use the high-capacity conductors, analysts said. Mike O'Boyle, Casey Baker, Michelle Solomon #AdvancedConductors

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