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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Exclusive + Op-Ed: The Elephant in the Vroom: Will Canada Reconsider Its Tariff Policy?

•Canada is considering potential changes to its tariff policy, particularly regarding China's dominant role in the global electric vehicle (EV) supply chain.
•The policy debate centers on China's scale, speed, and market control in EV manufacturing.
•Any tariff adjustments could impact the cost and availability of EVs and associated charging infrastructure for large power consumers and developers.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Competitors Pull Ahead on Tesla’s Technology Tangents at CES

•Competitors are demonstrating significant advancements in clean energy technologies at CES, potentially shifting the innovation landscape beyond Tesla's primary focus.
•The article suggests a broadening field of innovation within the clean tech sector, indicating diverse solutions emerging from various OEMs.
•For developers and large power consumers, this implies an expanding array of technology options for generation, storage, and energy management, fostering greater competition and choice.

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Utility Dive

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about 2 months ago

Trump administration clarifies scope of tariff refunds ahead of Supreme Court ruling

•Government lawyers have clarified that if the Supreme Court rules IEEPA tariffs illegal, the administration would issue refunds for all levies imposed under the statute.
•This potential for widespread tariff reimbursements could significantly impact project economics for developers and large power consumers who paid these levies on imported equipment or components.
•The outcome of the Supreme Court ruling represents a major policy and financial risk/opportunity, potentially freeing up capital or reducing past project costs for affected entities.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

America’s energy innovation crossroads: Why federal investment matters now

•A federal investment of $25 billion for Department of Energy (DOE) R&D by 2030 is proposed as essential to address U.S. energy challenges.
•This significant R&D funding is anticipated to accelerate energy innovation, potentially yielding new, more efficient, and cost-effective technologies for future project development and large consumer energy strategies.
•The article highlights a strategic policy direction advocating for substantial public funding to advance energy technology over the next decade.

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Energy Storage News•about 2 months ago

Illinois signs clean energy bill, will drive investments for solar PV, battery storage and VPPs

•Illinois Governor Pritzker has signed a new clean energy bill into law.
•The legislation is specifically designed to boost investments in solar PV, battery storage, and Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) within the state.
•This creates significant new development and investment opportunities for IPPs and clean energy developers in Illinois.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Comments on World’s Potential Response to Trump on UNFCCC Withdrawal

•The article discusses comments received on a previous piece concerning potential global responses to a hypothetical US withdrawal from the UNFCCC under a future Trump administration.
•It highlights an ongoing public discourse among readers regarding the implications and strategies for international climate policy in such a scenario.
•While no specific policy changes or market impacts are detailed in this particular excerpt, the underlying discussion pertains to significant potential shifts in global climate regulation and emissions targets, which would directly affect energy developers and large power consumers.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

Judge grants (another) injunction to offshore developer amid Trump’s war on wind

•A judge granted another injunction to an offshore wind developer, signaling continued legal challenges for the sector amidst political opposition.
•Dominion's 2.6 GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is awaiting a critical court decision on January 16 that could allow construction to proceed.
•The ongoing legal battles highlight significant regulatory and permitting risks for large-scale renewable energy projects, impacting development timelines and certainty for developers and large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•about 2 months ago

505MWh BESS commissioned in Bulgaria, 2.2GWh progressed elsewhere in Europe

•A 202MW/505MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) has been commercially commissioned in Bulgaria by ContourGlobal, adding significant grid-scale storage capacity.
•An additional 2.2GWh of BESS projects are progressing elsewhere in Europe, signaling a robust and expanding pipeline for energy storage development across the continent.
•The rapid deployment of large-scale BESS enhances grid stability, provides ancillary services, and offers arbitrage opportunities, directly impacting market dynamics and reliability for developers and large power consumers.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

EPA final rule on NOx limits emphasizes cost savings to turbine owners

•The EPA's final rule on NOx limits is nearly 90% less stringent than the previous Biden-era proposal, significantly easing environmental compliance for gas turbine owners.
•The agency explicitly prioritized cost savings for turbine owners, opting not to assess the economic benefits of improved public health from NOx reductions.
•This regulatory change could reduce operational expenses for gas-fired power plants, potentially impacting wholesale power prices and the economic viability of existing and new gas generation assets for developers and large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•about 2 months ago

Developer Noveria talks BESS industry successes and challenges: ‘community acceptance is generally good’

•Noveria Energy, a European BESS developer, reports generally positive community acceptance for battery storage projects, which can streamline development and permitting processes.
•The article provides a developer's perspective on the BESS industry's successes and challenges, offering actionable insights into market dynamics and operational hurdles.
•Insights are forward-looking, presented ahead of the Energy Storage Summit 2026, suggesting discussions on future trends, strategies, and potential policy impacts for BESS deployment.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

We Need To Take Steps To Protect Ourselves From AI And Other Forms Of Digital Surveillance

•The article snippet details political protests against a US presidential administration, citing concerns over abuse of power.
•Key issues raised include the administration's withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, impacting global climate policy.
•Broader concerns about government corruption, executive orders, and federal job cuts are also highlighted.

emissionspolicy

Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

Trump administration unlawfully cut clean energy grants, court rules

•A court has ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully canceled $7.5 billion in clean energy financial awards from the U.S. Department of Energy.
•The decision is a victory for St. Paul, Minnesota, and a coalition of energy and environmental groups that initiated the lawsuit.
•This ruling potentially reinstates significant federal funding, creating new financing opportunities for clean energy developers and IPPs.

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Energy Storage News•about 2 months ago

Batteries ‘the only technology’ that can keep pace with AI data centre power fluctuations

•Battery storage is identified as the optimal technology for managing the significant and rapid power fluctuations created by AI training loads in data centers.
•This signals a critical and growing demand for highly flexible power solutions specifically tailored to the volatile consumption patterns of AI infrastructure.
•For developers and IPPs, this presents a strong market opportunity for deploying battery energy storage systems (BESS) co-located with or dedicated to data centers, offering new revenue streams and partnership potential.

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Energy Storage News•about 2 months ago

Another record-breaking year for UK battery storage as 4GWh comes online

•UK grid-scale battery storage capacity saw a record-breaking 45% growth in 2025, adding 4GWh and bringing total operational capacity to 12.9GWh.
•This significant market expansion indicates strong and sustained opportunities for battery storage developers and investors in the UK.
•For large power consumers, the increased storage capacity contributes to enhanced grid stability, improved reliability, and greater integration of renewable energy sources, potentially impacting energy procurement strategies.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

BLUETTI Targets Circular Economy & High-Speed Mobile Charging — CES 2026 Launch

•BLUETTI is shifting portable power innovation beyond simple capacity increases, focusing on material science, deep vehicle integration, and hardware decarbonization.
•A primary goal is to overcome the 'slow-charging bottleneck' for mobile power solutions, indicating advancements in rapid charging technology and battery performance.
•The emphasis on a 'circular economy' suggests a move towards more sustainable, longer-lifecycle portable power products, influencing procurement and ESG considerations for temporary or backup power needs.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Judge Smacks Down One Offshore Wind Stop-Work Order, Four To Go

•Former President Trump issued stop-work orders on five major offshore wind projects along the Atlantic Coast in late 2025, creating significant regulatory uncertainty.
•A judge has overturned one of these stop-work orders, indicating potential legal challenges to such executive actions and offering a glimmer of hope for project continuity.
•This situation introduces substantial regulatory and political risk for offshore wind developers, impacting project timelines, financing, and the reliability of future clean energy supply for large power consumers.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Why Green Steel, Not Green Iron, Determines Europe’s Industrial Future

•Europe is committed to a 'green steel premium' strategy, aiming for domestic decarbonization of its steel sector.
•This strategy anticipates higher production costs for green steel, which are expected to be absorbed through a combination of policy support and buyer willingness.
•The initiative seeks to maintain industrial competitiveness while transitioning to green steel, signaling a significant, policy-backed demand shift towards decarbonized industrial processes and associated energy infrastructure.

emissionsfinancingpolicy

CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

NIPPON KINZOKU Launches Full-Scale Expansion of “Eco-Product” Using Innovative Composite Metal Forming Technology Based on “Fine Profile”

•NIPPON KINZOKU is launching a full-scale expansion of its "Eco-Product" lineup, leveraging a proprietary "Composite Metal Forming Technology" based on "Fine Profile" precision-rolled products.
•The core benefits of this innovative manufacturing process include enhanced production efficiency, significant process shortening, and material loss reduction, leading to improved supply chain environmental performance.
•While specific applications are not detailed, this advancement in sustainable and efficient metal component manufacturing could indirectly benefit developers and large power consumers by potentially lowering costs and improving the environmental footprint of critical infrastructure components (e.g., for renewables, grid, or industrial equipment).

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Environmental “Protection” Agency to Stop Considering Health Impacts of Pollution

•The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reportedly ceasing to calculate the negative health impacts of air pollution in its future rulemaking process, focusing instead only on industry costs, according to a New York Times report.
•This represents a significant policy shift, potentially de-prioritizing public health considerations in environmental regulations, despite the EPA's stated mission to 'protect human health and the environment.'
•For developers and large power consumers, this could signal a regulatory environment with potentially lower compliance costs for projects involving air emissions, but also increased public health and environmental risks from pollution.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

The EU’s Investment Giant Needs To Step Up On Clean Transport

•The European Investment Bank (EIB), the EU's primary investment arm, is urged to significantly increase its funding for clean transport initiatives.
•The EIB's role in addressing transport poverty through the ETS2 (Emissions Trading System 2) is noted as a positive development.
•Specific technologies highlighted for increased EIB support include e-fuels and the entire battery value chain, indicating potential for growth and investment in these sectors.

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