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Making the Case for an Integrated Energy Market in the Southeastern US

GreenTechMedia

Gauging the political realities. A report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which created and regulates ISOs and RTOs with its Order 2000, indicates the failure was due to unwillingness from the four different utility groups to align their separate market proposals into a unified structure.

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A decidedly impartial review of Mark Jacobson’s 100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything

Renewable Energy World

I’ve long viewed Jacobson’s life — and his collaboration with researchers, cultural icons, business leaders and political leaders — as a well-written movie script. In 2000, he began using models to unlock renewable energy solutions. Hydropower electricity produced in the Pacific Northwest would be imported to fill in the gaps.

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Green goals for heavy industries in the energy transition

Renewable Energy World

As the capital and political pressures increase for industries to decarbonize their processes and prove a commitment to Paris Climate Goals, there is a genuine threat to the sector as steel comes under increasing scrutiny. Wind, solar, hydropower or green hydrogen would radically and rapidly reduce the emissions impacts of steel.

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Solar, Wind Tax Credit Extensions and Energy R&D Package in Spending Bill Before Congress

GreenTechMedia

Congress is under pressure to pass both bills Monday to ensure continued funding of the federal government and complete a politically pressing extension of coronavirus pandemic relief measures passed in March. Geothermal energy research will get $850 million, and hydropower and marine power will get $933 million.

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