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GE Vernova Validates Hydrogen Fuel Capability for LM2500XPRESS and LM6000 Gas Turbines

GE Vernova Validates Hydrogen Fuel Capability for LM2500XPRESS and LM6000 Gas Turbines

GE Vernova Validates Hydrogen Fuel Capability for LM2500XPRESS and LM6000 Gas Turbines
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Technical Assistance Hub Launched at COP31 to Accelerate Modernization of Electricity Grids

Technical Assistance Hub Launched at COP31 to Accelerate Modernization of Electricity Grids

A Technical Assistance Solutions Hub was launched at a COP31 priority spotlight event to address the modernization of electricity grids. The hub aims to connect governments, utilities, and system operators with the expertise needed to plan, finance, and build modern grids. This initiative is supported by various stakeholders, including the UK Minister for Climate Transition, COP30 Climate High-Level Champion Dan Ioschpe, and Director-General IRENA, among others. The consensus among these stakeholders is that outdated grids represent a significant obstacle to countries transitioning their economies to run on renewable energy. The Green Grids Initiative (GGI) and Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA), guided by IRENA, co-organized the session. GGI has been mandated by the Brazilian government and the COP30 Presidency to coordinate international assistance on power grids and will serve as the hub secretariat. IRENA, under the COP31 Global Electrification Initiative, will lead the implementation of D-GRIDs, ...
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Georgia Institute of Technology to Host Talk on Clean Energy Transition and Electricity Markets

Georgia Institute of Technology to Host Talk on Clean Energy Transition and Electricity Markets

The Georgia Institute of Technology's Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy is set to host a talk titled 'Power Play: Understanding Electricity Markets and the Path to Clean Energy.' The event, scheduled for December 3, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm, will take place in Room 306 of the D.M. Smith Building, also known as the Policy Innovation Lab. This 45-minute presentation will delve into the evolving landscape of clean energy and the innovative strategies that are shaping the future of the U.S. electricity system. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session, allowing attendees to engage with the topic further. The transition to clean electricity presents both new opportunities and complex challenges for the nation's power infrastructure.
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GE Vernova Advances Hydrogen Gas Turbine Technology with 50% Blending and 100% Hydrogen Capability

GE Vernova Advances Hydrogen Gas Turbine Technology with 50% Blending and 100% Hydrogen Capability

GE Vernova Advances Hydrogen Gas Turbine Technology with 50% Blending and 100% Hydrogen Capability
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GE Vernova Achieves Milestones in Hydrogen-Ready Gas Turbine Technology

GE Vernova Achieves Milestones in Hydrogen-Ready Gas Turbine Technology

GE Vernova Achieves Milestones in Hydrogen-Ready Gas Turbine Technology
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Scout Clean Energy Activates $400 Million Nimbus Wind Farm in Carroll County, Arkansas

Scout Clean Energy Activates $400 Million Nimbus Wind Farm in Carroll County, Arkansas

Scout Clean Energy Activates $400 Million Nimbus Wind Farm in Carroll County, Arkansas
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CSIS to Host Discussion on Strengthening U.S. Electricity Grid and Transmission Policy

CSIS to Host Discussion on Strengthening U.S. Electricity Grid and Transmission Policy

The CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program is set to host a virtual discussion on November 13, 2026, focusing on new research and emerging approaches to electricity transmission policy in the United States. The event will feature Dr. Julie Mulvaney Kemp, a Research Scientist in the Energy Markets and Planning Department at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and will be moderated by Dr. Leslie Abrahams, Deputy Director and Senior Fellow of the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program. The discussion will delve into Dr. Mulvaney Kemp’s recent research, including her 2025 Nature Communications article, “Electric transmission value and its drivers in United States power markets.” This paper explores the economic value of expanding transmission between regions, how extreme weather and unexpected system conditions influence this value, and the obstacles hindering the construction of economically beneficial infrastructure. The event is part of a series that brings together scholars and thought...
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Florida Power Light Commissions Largest Battery Energy Storage System in Bay County

Florida Power Light Commissions Largest Battery Energy Storage System in Bay County

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has announced the commissioning of its Lansing Smith Battery Energy Storage System in Bay County. This new facility marks a significant milestone as it is now FPL's largest battery energy storage system by energy storage capacity. The standalone, grid-connected system is capable of supplying 400 megawatts (MW) of electricity for up to four hours, providing 1,600 megawatt-hours (MWh) of stored energy. This capacity is sufficient to power approximately 300,000 homes during a four-hour period. The project was developed on land that previously served as a coal storage area, transforming the site to support Florida's growing energy needs and enhance grid reliability across Northwest Florida. According to Tim Oliver, vice president of FPL development, this investment in cutting-edge battery storage technology strengthens reliability and increases resiliency.
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New Research Indicates Distributed Energy Resources Could Save U.S. Over Half a Trillion Dollars in Energy Costs by 2050

New Research Indicates Distributed Energy Resources Could Save U.S. Over Half a Trillion Dollars in Energy Costs by 2050

New research conducted by The Brattle Group for The Pew Charitable Trusts reveals that widespread deployment of distributed energy resources (DERs) could save the U.S. power system $614 billion in costs through 2050. This significant saving is achievable if key policy and regulatory barriers are removed, allowing DER capacity to more than quadruple to 524 gigawatts (GW) by 2050. The study highlights that DERs, such as rooftop solar and battery storage, can make electricity more affordable by reducing the projected increase in average annual U.S. household electricity bills by half in inflation-adjusted dollars by 2035. Furthermore, expanding DER deployment could defer the need for costly traditional infrastructure, potentially saving $33 billion by avoiding overinvestment in new power plants for demand that may not fully materialize. The research also indicates that increased DER capacity could help avoid the need for approximately 70 GW of natural gas-fired power generation, equivalent to about 175 gas pl...
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National Grid Ventures Advances Plans to Rebuild Long Island Gas Plants Amidst Energy Transition Challenges

National Grid Ventures Advances Plans to Rebuild Long Island Gas Plants Amidst Energy Transition Challenges

National Grid Ventures, the unregulated arm of National Grid, has submitted applications to New York's grid operator to construct three new gas units on the sites of its existing, aging power plants on Long Island. This move signals a potential resurgence in gas-fired power generation in New York, despite the state's climate law mandating a zero-emissions grid by 2040. The proposed projects include two generators totaling over 1,100 megawatts at the E.F. Barrett plant in Nassau County and another 450 megawatts at the Northport Power Station in Suffolk. These new units could power more than 1 million homes and facilitate the retirement of older turbines, some as old as 70 years. National Grid aims to have all three units operational by 2035. State officials have indicated that replacing, rather than shutting down, downstate gas plants may be necessary until 2035 to compensate for offshore wind projects that were blocked during the Trump administration. The company suggests these new plants could eventually ...
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New Mexico Faces $4 Billion Challenge in Clean Energy Transition Due to Transmission Constraints

New Mexico Faces $4 Billion Challenge in Clean Energy Transition Due to Transmission Constraints

New Mexico's clean energy transition, mandated by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's 2019 Energy Transition Act to achieve 100% carbon-free power by 2050, is encountering a significant hurdle: the lack of adequate transmission infrastructure. Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) and other utilities are tasked with building new transmission lines to connect renewable energy projects, primarily wind farms located in rural areas, to major load centers like Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Las Cruces. PNM's senior vice president of integrated planning and transmission development, Laurie Williams, stated that the utility currently lacks the capacity to bring additional wind resources from the eastern part of the state to customers. A recent decision by the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) hearing examiners approved agreements for PNM to purchase power from Pattern Energy’s proposed 800-megawatt Palomas Wind project, a $2 billion farm. However, the examiners also recommended allowing PNM to recover up to $654....
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Catalina Island Conservancy Installs Largest Solar Power System to Reduce Emissions and Costs

Catalina Island Conservancy Installs Largest Solar Power System to Reduce Emissions and Costs

The Catalina Island Conservancy has initiated the installation of the largest solar energy array on Catalina Island, a 170-kilowatt system designed to offset power consumption at the Airport in the Sky and other Conservancy buildings. This project, which began on September 1st, was strategically timed to avoid disrupting bird nesting season. The solar photovoltaic (PV) system converts sunlight into electricity, aiming to reduce reliance on conventional energy sources and promote sustainable operations. Conservancy Director of Capital Planning Carlos Rodarte noted that the fencing around the solar field is raised eight inches to allow wildlife, such as foxes and squirrels, to pass through easily. A camera system will also monitor the area to ensure animal safety. The platform for the solar panels is elevated to minimize disturbance to the native landscape. This initiative, six years in the making, was spurred by a tourist with an interest in clean energy and received a grant from Edison International.