How Biogas Is Solving Data Centers’ Clean Energy Challenge

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Biogas doesn’t just offer a backup plan for tech companies seeking more power; it provides a blueprint for sustainability. By transforming landfill, agricultural, and wastewater emissions into usable power, biogas solves two problems at once: it reduces fugitive methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas (GHG), and generates renewable electricity. This is energy that’s good for […] The post How Biogas Is Solving Data Centers’ Clean Energy Challenge appeared first on…

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What It Means to the Power Industry

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On July 4, 2025, President Trump officially signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) into law. The White House called it “a once-in-a-generation piece of legislation.” The power sector is among The post One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What It Means to the Power Industry appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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DOE’s Fifth Emergency Order—for PJM—Caps Summer of Escalating Grid Risk

Posted by: . Posted on: July 31, 2025 Comments: 0

The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued its fifth 202(c) emergency order this year, directing PJM Interconnection to override environmental limits and dispatch an oil-fired power generating unit in Maryland strictly as needed to avert possible blackouts in the Baltimore region. The July 28 order, issued under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, authorizes […] The post DOE’s Fifth Emergency Order—for PJM—Caps Summer of Escalating Grid Risk appeared first…

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Hybridization of Offshore Wind

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The white paper underscores the transformative potential of hybridizing offshore wind energy, emphasizing the integration of hybrid technologies, e.g. energy storage systems (BESS), to enhance the reliability, stability, and economic feasibility of offshore wind farms. This approach mitigates the intermittency of wind power, resulting in a more consistent and predictable energy output. By contributing to grid stability […] The post Hybridization of Offshore Wind appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Hybridization of Power Generation

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The whitepaper discusses the integration of hybrid power plants in the energy sector, emphasizing their role in addressing the challenges of renewable energy integration. It highlights the importance of hybrid plants in meeting global energy demands by combining multiple power generation and storage strategies. The document outlines the benefits of flexibility, cost reduction, and emission control provided […] The post Hybridization of Power Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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SSE Moving Forward With Major Scottish Offshore Wind Farm

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Scottish energy giant SSE said it has government approval to develop an offshore wind farm that at present would be the largest such installation in the world. The post SSE Moving Forward With Major Scottish Offshore Wind Farm appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Energy Allies: Communities and Utilities Building Resilience Together

Posted by: . Posted on: July 29, 2025 Comments: 0

Extreme weather and aging grid infrastructure are causing longer, more frequent power outages—making energy resilience a growing priority for utilities and communities. This new resource features a range of strategies for strengthening local energy systems, with a focus on how strategic partnerships between municipalities and utilities are driving positive results. You’ll explore five case studies […] The post Energy Allies: Communities and Utilities Building Resilience Together appeared first on POWER…

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Apex Clean Energy Adds 625 MW as Four Wind and Storage Projects Now Online

Posted by: . Posted on: July 29, 2025 Comments: 0

A Virginia-based renewable energy group has expanded its operating and construction portfolio to more than 3 GW of generation capacity. Charlottesville-headquartered Apex Clean Energy on July 29 announced that four utility-scale wind and storage projects, with more than 625 MW of capacity in total, have entered commercial operation in Illinois, Maine, and Texas. Apex on […] The post Apex Clean Energy Adds 625 MW as Four Wind and Storage Projects…

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At a Time of Accelerating Change, Utilities Need to Build Flexibility into Their Strategy for Load Growth

Posted by: . Posted on: July 25, 2025 Comments: 0

The past few years have brought decades worth of change to electric utilities. An increasing fraction of supply is coming from intermittent sources like solar and wind. Energy storage technology has become economically viable and has seen widespread deployment. And the industry as a whole is grappling with what seems like insatiable new demand from […] The post At a Time of Accelerating Change, Utilities Need to Build Flexibility into…

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