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SEIA denounces anti-solar, wind bill passed in Texas State Senate

1 week ago | dailyenergyinsider.com | Kim Riley

Published on April 17, 2025 by Kim Riley The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) criticized the passage of a bill this week, stating that it would restrict new clean energy projects in a manner that would harm much-needed energy generation in Texas. The Texas State Senate voted 22-9 on Tuesday to pass Senate Bill (SB) 819, a Republican-led bill related to renewable energy generation facilities and authorizing fees.
Entergy Mississippi holds town hall meeting to get input on new power plant

1 week ago | dailyenergyinsider.com | Dave Kovaleski

Published on April 17, 2025 by Dave Kovaleski Entergy Mississippi held a Town Hall meeting last week to get input from area residents on plans to build a new power generation facility near a selected site on West County Line Road in Ridgeland. Since the proposed location is near transmission lines, supporting grid interconnection, it is expected to cost millions less than it otherwise would.
DTE Energy breaks ground on Cold Creek Solar Park for Ford

1 week ago | dailyenergyinsider.com | Dave Kovaleski

Published on April 17, 2025 by Dave Kovaleski DTE Energy began construction this week on a 100-megawatt solar array near Coldwater, Mich., to be used by Ford Motor Company. The Cold Creek Solar Park, when operational in 2026, will be the first of several DTE solar parks that will help Ford reach its goal of attributing 100 percent carbon-free and renewable energy to its Michigan manufacturing facilities. Through DTE’s MIGreenPower program, Ford purchased 650 megawatts of renewable energy.
CAISO’s draft transmission plan now available publicly

1 week ago | dailyenergyinsider.com | Kim Riley

Published on April 17, 2025 by Kim Riley On Wednesday, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) announced the release of its draft 2024-2025 Transmission Plan, which recommends 31 total projects costing an estimated $4.8 billion at full buildout and identifies numerous transmission upgrades.
Hale Kuawehi Solar and Battery Storage Project begins commercial operations

1 week ago | dailyenergyinsider.com | Dave Kovaleski

Published on April 16, 2025 by Dave Kovaleski The Hale Kuawehi Solar and Battery Storage Project, developed by Innergex Renewable Energy, began commercial operations on March 25. The facility — the second solar plus battery storage project on the island — will begin producing up to 30 megawatts of renewable energy for the Hawaii Island grid.
Madison Gas and Electric approved to buy solar capacity, battery storage from new energy center

1 week ago | dailyenergyinsider.com | Kim Riley

Published on April 16, 2025 by Kim Riley Wisconsin regulators recently approved Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), partnering with two subsidiaries of WEC Energy Group, to purchase solar capacity and battery storage from the High Noon Solar Energy Center in Columbia County, Wis.
Eversource engineers nab excellence award for Massachusetts battery energy storage system

1 week ago | dailyenergyinsider.com | Kim Riley

Published on April 16, 2025 by Kim Riley A team of Eversource engineers is among Energy Systems Integration Group’s (ESIG’s) 2025 Excellence Award winners for contributing to their company’s Outer Cape Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Provincetown, Mass.
ComEd earns prestigious SEPA award for work promoting clean energy solutions

1 week ago | dailyenergyinsider.com | Dave Kovaleski

Published on April 16, 2025 by Dave Kovaleski ComEd received the Policy Power Player Award from the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA). The award was bestowed upon ComEd at the prestigious 2025 SEPA Power Player Awards on April 1 on April 1 in San Diego. The SEPA awards recognize outstanding individuals, organizations and projects that have advanced the transition to a clean, affordable and resilient energy system.
Wildfire bill unveiled in Congress by bipartisan group of senators

1 week ago | dailyenergyinsider.com | Kim Riley

Published on April 15, 2025 by Kim Riley Toward mitigating catastrophic wildfires, a bipartisan contingent of lawmakers in Congress introduced legislation to best accelerate and improve forest management practices, streamline environmental reviews, and strengthen partnerships between federal agencies, states, tribes, and private stakeholders. U.S. Sens. John Curtis (R-UT), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Tim Sheehy (R-MT), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) on April 10 introduced the Fix Our Forests Act, S.
Indiana Michigan Power seeks approval to acquire natural gas plant in Ohio

1 week ago | dailyenergyinsider.com | Dave Kovaleski

Published on April 15, 2025 by Dave Kovaleski Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is seeking approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to acquire the Oregon Clean Energy Center, a natural gas plant located in Oregon, Ohio. I&M’s filing explains the need to acquire the facility, which generates about 870 megawatts (MW) of power, as well as future operating plans.