"The biggest Grid Innovation recipient is the Minnesota Department of Commerce, which will receive $464 million to coordinate the planning, design, and construction of five transmission projects across seven Midwestern states, known as the Joint Targeted Interconnection Queue (JTIQ) Portfolio. The $1.8 billion JTIQ, launched by the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) in 2020, aims at building transmission network upgrades along the MISO-SPP seams to enable new generator interconnections."
The GOP faces a generational gap on climate change
Younger Republicans increasingly believe that the U.S. should prioritize new technological innovation and addressing climate change.
New Data Reveals Hidden Flood Risk Across America
New data from the First Street Foundation shows that more homes have a significant flood risk than FEMA had previously estimated.
America’s Global Energy and Climate Leadership Needs Carbon Capture
"American energy innovation has delivered significant benefits here at home and around the world. With CCS, we can ensure the next generation of global energy is also American-led."
A Moonshot Energy Innovation Initiative Could Help Rebuild Our Economy
“A massive innovation effort is underway right now to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. But as the response shifts from immediate relief to long-term economic recovery, it is important we avoid losing momentum in efforts to innovate and invest in our future. More than ever, it is critical to continue fueling the innovation engine that will help rebuild a stronger, more resilient nation—putting Americans back to work today and ensuring jobs far into the future.”
Republican congressman leads bipartisan bill with goal of planting one trillion trees globally
“Republicans have a rich history in conservation. We're actually the founders of the conservation movement."
Despite the election, Congress can still make bipartisan progress on energy
"American consumers, businesses, workers and voters all want more affordable, abundant and cleaner energy. This Congress still has the opportunity to act on these issues and deliver for voters."
Environmentalism Needs a New Playbook
"Mitigating climate change, mass extinction, plastics pollution, and other serious environmental problems are too important for symbolism to hijack the agenda. Progressive leaders are reinserting pragmatism into the environmental agenda, highlighted by the permitting discussion. Conservatives are reestablishing their own brand of environmental leadership that is compatible with economic opportunity. Green liberty is the victorious playbook."
The Combined Power Of Floating Solar On Hydro Reservoirs Shows New Potential
“While floating PV (FPV) is 10%-15% higher in upfront capital costs and per-kilowatt cost compared to conventional PV, FPV used in conjunction with hydropower provides a host of other benefits. These include reduced transmission costs by linking to a common substation, reduced evaporation, reduced algae growth on hydro reservoirs, and increased efficiency of panels due to its water-cooling effect.”
How Renewable Energy Can Pay Off for Big Oil
“The key problem is this: Renewable energy companies are often valued on their expected future earnings. Solar development firms, for instance, often report annual losses but receive lofty valuations from investors because of expectations that their current investments will pay off in the future."