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Electric grid sale presents rare opportunity for Rhode Island, clean energy advocates say

Renewable Energy World

by Lisa Prevost, Energy News Network. As the sale of Rhode Island’s largest electric distributor comes before state regulators for approval, a group of solar developers, policy specialists and energy consultants are calling on the governor and attorney general to seize what they see as a golden opportunity to force a faster grid transition.

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How the utilities industry is building a sustainable future

Smart Energy International

The energy and utilities industries play a significant role in carbon emissions. In the US, 25% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from electricity generation. This is not surprising, with coal and natural gas representing about 60% of electrical supply. Energy Transition for Sustainability.

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Comment: Why hydrogen is the key to a low carbon future

Envirotec Magazine

Hydrogen has enormous potential as a clean and abundant energy source. All of these factors combine to make hydrogen a potential game-changer in the production of clean energy, if it can be produced safely and sustainably. Transitioning from a fossil fuel economy to a renewable one undoubtedly presents challenges.

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How Duke’s Unique Energy Landscape Dictates Its Path to Net Zero

GreenTechMedia

Duke Energy’s options for reaching net-zero carbon by midcentury will look a lot different than those being pursued by utilities in the sun-soaked Western U.S., Some of those pathways move more dramatically toward closing coal plants or halting new natural gas power plants. While most U.S.

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ExxonMobil Urges EU to Remove ‘Policy Hurdles’ Slowing Oil Industry’s Hydrogen Plans

DeSmogBlog

and other fossil fuel companies are urging the European Union to relax targets to boost climate-friendly “green” hydrogen, hoping to win greater support for projects to manufacture the fuel using natural gas. Spanish and Portuguese energy companies are beginning to shift into green hydrogen production. ExxonMobil Corp.

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Highlights from the J.D. Power Utility Client Conference: Bringing A Focused Approach to Our Clean Energy Future

Bidgely

Watch Bidgely CEO Abhay Gupta’s presentation from the JD Power Utility Conference to learn more about how Bidgely is able to help utilities partner with customers on our collective clean energy journey. Only when utilities and customers come together can we accomplish our collective clean energy vision.

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Biomass Energy: Pros and Cons Explained

Hydrogen Fuel News

As the quest for sustainable energy intensifies, biomass emerges as a pivotal player in the arena of renewable resources. This exploration into the realm of biomass energy untangles the complexities and delves into its multifaceted nature, uncovering the potential of plant-based and waste-derived materials as alternative sources of power.