The first series of funding applications for the program to build new EV charging infrastructure across the United States is now open. The scheme is called Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program, and is a part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Overseen by the Department of Transportation, the program is set to provide a total of $2.5 billion in grants over the course of five years.
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The US Department of Energy has unveiled new plans to boost investments in the U.S. offshore wind energy sector. The Biden administration wants to target a multitude of aspects, including new technology, research partnerships and transmission planning.
In late February this year, the Biden administration held the Floating Offshore Wind Shot™ Summit.
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New York Energy Week (NYEW) is the annual event that brings together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, investors, and other stakeholders to explore and discuss the latest trends and developments in the energy sector. It’s the only week-long event series in New York made “by the industry, for the industry”, inviting all energy stakeholders to come together and help drive forward our global energy economy.
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An Inflection Point for Renewable Energy: Biden’s Administration Ushers In an Unforeseen Renewable Tidal Wave
At New York Energy Week, expert panelists, executives, and thought leaders from across the energy environment. Industries will come together to discuss President Joe Biden‘s linchpin acts and their ramifications across renewables, utilities, legislatures, finance and more. EnerKnol’s Product Manager Shahid Mahdi breaks down some of the key initiatives here.
The use of renewable energy sources in North America has been increasing in recent years, driven by declining costs and favorable policies. The wind and solar industries have been growing rapidly, with wind capacity increasing by 9% and solar capacity increasing by 18% in 2020. Renewable energy accounted for 11% of total electricity generation in the USA in 2020, with wind and solar providing 7% and 2% respectively.
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Ever wondered where the microgrids in NYC are located? Here is a sampling of them! (More to follow.) If you need a reminder about what a microgrid is, refresh yourself with our previous blog post here.
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New York Energy Week 2019 highlighted the key role of battery energy storage in the grid of the future, and it’s important to continue the conversation.
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Battery Energy Storage System Analysis
Battery energy storage was a hot topic at New York Energy Week, and it’s no wonder: The technology is among the most promising for stabilizing a power grid increasingly reliant on renewable energy and other intermittent distributed resources.
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The opening day of NYEW 2019 started with a focus on innovation, explored current trends in the energy sector, utilization of state sponsors financing availability for businesses, approaches for empowering communities, discussed much needed green clean energy development, and navigating New York State state regulations.
On Jun 16, 2019, Argentina and Uruguay saw a massive electrical failure that was first of its kind. Millions of people were affected due to a failure in the system. Though the exact cause of the failure still needs to be figured out, there is a possibility that this could have happened by excessive rainfall. Argentina has recently been hit by heavy rainfall which, as reported by UTE, Uruguay’s state-owned utility, has damaged some systems and that they need to be repaired.
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