Empire Wind venture receives defense from Wright
In the realm of clean energy, the week has seen a mix of progress and setbacks.
Bankruptcy Filings Hit Solar Sector
Prominent solar companies, such as residential provider Sunnova and lender Solar Mosaic, have filed for bankruptcy, casting a shadow over the industry. Jeff St. John of Canary Media reports on this development, offering insights into the challenges facing these companies.
Support for Clean Energy Jobs Training
On a more positive note, a Maryland solar developer has partnered with a community college to train students for jobs in the clean energy sector. This initiative is part of a larger $13.5 million investment by the U.S. Department of Energy under President Biden's Investing in America agenda.
Massachusetts Energy Bill Support
In Massachusetts, municipal leaders have shown their support for Governor Maura Healey's energy bill, which aims to save residents $10 billion over 10 years.
Regulatory Hurdles in Southern California
Southern California regulators have rejected rules that would encourage the adoption of electric heat pumps and water heaters, a setback for clean energy advocates. Alison F. Takemura of Canary Media reports on this decision.
Connecticut's Trash-Burning Power Plant
In Connecticut, a proposed trash-burning power plant could still be approved by the state, despite resident rejection. This news comes from the Norwich Bulletin.
New York HEAT Act Rebranded
Proponents of the New York HEAT Act have tweaked the bill and rebranded it as the Customer Savings and Reliability Act to gain traction before the end of the legislative session.
Electrifying School Buses in Massachusetts
Eight Massachusetts school districts have received state grants to replace diesel school buses with electric ones. This news was reported by WWLP.
Cleaner Technology for Fossil Fuel Plants
The New York grid operator NYISO suggests that retrofitting aging fossil fuel-fired power plants with cleaner technology could serve as a bridge to a clean energy future.
Delaware Senate Approves Substation Bill
The Delaware Senate has passed a bill to undo a county-level rejection of a plan to build a key electrical substation needed for the US Wind project.
New York's Data Center Energy Demand
Companies are considering building data centers needing up to 2 GW of energy near hydropower facilities in New York, with 2.5 GW of demand expected by 2035.
Declining Support for Renewable Energy
A new survey finds support for renewable energy has fallen among both Republicans and Democrats over the last five years. This news comes from Canary Media's Pam Radtke.
Solar Project in Connecticut
A 2.3-MW solar project in Connecticut provides power to a community college and a state university, saving the campuses $6 million over 20 years. This project was reported by the Hartford Courant.
Contentious Transmission Project Hearing
A hearing for a proposed transmission project in Maryland became contentious due to concerns about rushing the project despite resident opposition.
Defence of Trump Administration's Offshore Wind Decision
Lastly, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has defended the Trump administration's decision to allow the Empire Wind project to move forward.
These developments highlight the dynamic nature of the clean energy landscape in the United States, with both challenges and opportunities emerging regularly.
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