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CleanTechnica•2 days ago

California Records One of Its Single Largest Drops in Climate Pollution on Record

•California achieved a record year-over-year reduction in climate pollution, driven by peak renewable generation and historic lows in fossil fuel power, alongside plummeting transportation emissions.
•This trend underscores California's aggressive decarbonization efforts and continued policy push towards its 2030 climate goals, signaling a robust market for new renewable and storage development.
•Developers and IPPs should anticipate sustained demand for clean energy projects in CAISO, while large power consumers can expect a cleaner grid and potential market volatility requiring flexible procurement strategies.

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POWER Magazine•3 days ago

Entergy Arkansas Adding New Gas-Fired Power, Extending Nuclear as Part of Investment Plan

•Entergy Arkansas plans to add approximately 2.6 GW of new generation capacity, including converting existing coal-fired units to natural gas.
•The utility is extending the operating license for its 1.8 GW Arkansas Nuclear One plant and investing in new equipment to increase its output.
•This investment plan signals a long-term commitment to stable, baseload power through a diversified fuel mix of natural gas and nuclear, impacting regional capacity and supply for large consumers and developers.

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Organizations Celebrate NTEC Fossil Gas Plant Hitting Major Setback, Groups Call on Dairyland Power Coop to Cancel Plans

•Minnesota Power has officially withdrawn from the proposed Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC) fossil gas plant project.
•This withdrawal leaves Dairyland Power Cooperative and Basin Electric Power Cooperative as the remaining developers, creating a major setback for the project.
•The decision follows significant pressure from environmental organizations and public opposition, signaling increased regulatory and social license risks for new conventional generation.

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CleanTechnica•6 days ago

North Carolina DEQ Approves Water, Air Permits for SSEP

•The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) has approved water and air permits for Transco's Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP) pipeline.
•The SSEP project involves the construction of 55 miles of new natural gas pipeline in North Carolina.
•Regulatory approval marks a significant advancement for the project, indicating progress towards its development and operation.

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CleanTechnica•6 days ago

Georgia Public Service Commission Issues Final Order on Data Center Power Plan

•The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) unanimously approved Georgia Power's plan to build new gas plants, specifically framed as a 'Data Center Power Plan'.
•These approved gas plants are projected to be the 'most expensive in the country', indicating a potential for significantly higher future power costs for large consumers in Georgia.
•The PSC's swift and unanimous approval, despite public opposition, signals a strong regulatory commitment to ensuring generation capacity for growing loads, particularly data centers, in Georgia.

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Utility Dive•7 days ago

FERC orders PJM to craft large load colocation rules

•FERC has directed PJM to develop specific rules for the colocation of large power loads with generation facilities.
•This regulatory change is viewed as a positive development for independent power producers (IPPs) operating gas-fired and nuclear plants in the PJM region.
•The new colocation rules are expected to create streamlined power supply options for large consumers (e.g., datacenters) and new revenue streams for colocated generators, potentially impacting interconnection and transmission dynamics.

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Utility Dive•8 days ago

Hybrid heating: A bridge to decarbonization or a road to obsolescence for gas utilities?

•Hybrid heating (heat pumps combined with gas furnaces) is presented as a key strategy to manage winter electricity peaks, reduce overall energy costs for consumers, and lower carbon emissions.
•This approach directly impacts electricity demand profiles by potentially flattening winter peaks and shifting load from gas to electricity, affecting both gas utility revenues and grid stability.
•Successful deployment requires well-structured regulatory frameworks and cost-recovery mechanisms, indicating a need for policy engagement and potential new utility programs that IPPs and large consumers should monitor.

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Utility Dive•9 days ago

SBTi opens pilot for power sector net-zero standard

•The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has opened a pilot program for a net-zero standard specifically tailored for the power sector, inviting energy companies to test its draft framework.
•This development indicates a growing expectation for developers and large power consumers to align with rigorous, science-based emissions reduction targets, which will influence future power purchase agreements (PPAs) and project investment decisions.
•Participation in the pilot offers an early strategic advantage for energy companies to help shape the upcoming industry standard and proactively position themselves to meet evolving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and climate commitments.

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Utility Dive•14 days ago

CCS generation projects are coming. New ways to track and claim their emissions must follow.

•Developers of CCS generation projects require a standardized mechanism to track and claim low-carbon attributes to enhance project viability and market appeal.
•Large power consumers (clean energy buyers) need a credible system to claim CCS-derived low-carbon attributes to meet their sustainability goals and demonstrate emissions reductions.
•The absence of a clear attribute claiming framework is a significant barrier to the widespread adoption and financing of CCS as a CO2 reduction strategy for electric generation, necessitating new policy or market mechanisms.

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Utility Dive•14 days ago

FERC poised to issue decision on colocating large loads in PJM

•FERC is expected to issue a decision on colocating large loads, specifically data centers, in PJM at its Dec. 18 open meeting.
•The ruling is anticipated to benefit owners of nuclear and gas-fired power plants by enabling direct electricity sales to colocated data centers.
•This policy change could streamline power supply for large consumers and create new revenue streams for existing generators in PJM, potentially bypassing traditional grid interconnection complexities for the load.

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CleanTechnica•14 days ago

Georgia’s Utility Regulator Rushes Deal for Georgia Power Before Public Hearing

•Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a settlement for Georgia Power to build new gas plants, described as the 'most expensive gas plants in the country'.
•The approval was rushed an hour before a public hearing, indicating a lack of transparency and potential regulatory risk for future projects and rate cases in Georgia.
•The cost of these plants will be passed on to Georgians, implying potential rate increases for large power consumers and impacting the economics of future power purchase agreements (PPAs).

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POWER Magazine•15 days ago

Last Coal-Fired Plant in Washington State Converting to Natural Gas

•Washington State's final coal-fired power plant will shut down by December and convert to natural gas generation.
•TransAlta Corp. and Puget Sound Energy (PSE) have secured a 16-year, fixed-price PPA for the new gas-fired generation, extending through 2044.
•This project signifies a major shift in the regional generation mix, replacing coal with long-term natural gas capacity.

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Utility Dive•15 days ago

GE Vernova expects to end 2025 with an 80-GW gas turbine backlog that stretches into 2029

•GE Vernova anticipates an 80 GW gas turbine backlog by the end of 2025, with deliveries extending into 2029.
•Gas turbine reservations are expected to be fully booked through 2030 by the end of 2026, indicating extremely long lead times for new equipment.
•This strong demand for gas turbines suggests a tightening market for dispatchable generation, potentially leading to higher equipment costs and project delays for developers.

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POWER Magazine•16 days ago

Coal’s Not Dead Yet: B&W CTO Suggests Fossil Fuels Are Back in Favor

•A B&W CTO indicates the 2024 presidential election has significantly shifted U.S. energy policy, making fossil fuels more viable for power generation.
•Developers should anticipate a more favorable regulatory and investment climate for new or repowered fossil fuel projects, including natural gas and coal.
•Large power consumers may see potential for increased grid stability and potentially more competitive long-term power purchase agreements from dispatchable fossil fuel sources.

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Utility Dive•17 days ago

NextEra aims to build up to 30 GW in data center power supply hubs by 2035

•NextEra aims to develop up to 30 GW of dedicated power supply hubs for data centers by 2035, signaling a massive, sustained increase in industrial load.
•A 1.5 GW gas-fired generation project is being developed in North Dakota by NextEra Energy Resources and Basin Electric Power Cooperative specifically to serve data center demand.
•This initiative highlights a growing trend of large power consumers (like data centers) partnering directly with developers for dedicated, large-scale generation, impacting grid planning and resource procurement.

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CleanTechnica•20 days ago

Why Simple Fuels Win at Sea: Assessing LNG SOFCs, Hydrogen, Sails, and CCS Against Practical Needs

•A concept vessel by Ponant, GTT, and Bloom Energy explores LNG-fueled Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) for maritime propulsion, signaling OEM interest in new markets.
•The article critically evaluates advanced decarbonization technologies (SOFCs, hydrogen, sails, CCS) for their practical viability against "simple fuels."
•It suggests that complex, capital-intensive solutions face significant practical and infrastructure hurdles, implying higher costs and slower adoption compared to simpler, proven alternatives.

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CleanTechnica•21 days ago

Groups File Lawsuit Challenging Trump EPA Final Rule That Delays Methane Pollution Protections from Oil and Gas Industry

•A coalition of environmental groups has filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump EPA final rule that delays methane pollution protections for the oil and gas industry.
•This legal action introduces significant regulatory uncertainty for natural gas producers and, consequently, for power generators relying on natural gas (e.g., CCGT and simple-cycle plants).
•For developers and large power consumers, the outcome of this lawsuit could impact future natural gas prices, compliance costs for gas-fired assets, and the long-term viability of natural gas as a primary fuel source, potentially accelerating the shift towards lower-emission alternatives.

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Utility Dive•22 days ago

US added 2 GW of solar in September, putting 2025 ahead of 2024 for new solar generation

•US solar additions reached 2 GW in September, positioning 2025's new solar generation ahead of 2024's pace.
•Solar accounts for 75% of new generation installed this year, significantly outpacing wind (13%) and gas (11%).
•This sustained solar growth signals continued development opportunities and potential for lower daytime energy prices for large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•22 days ago

Indiana utility to deliver 1.6GWh BESS for Amazon’s data center expansion, though fossil fuels form major part of package

•NIPSCO subsidiary will develop 3GW of new dispatchable capacity and a 1.6GWh BESS to power Amazon's data center expansion in Indiana.
•This significant project highlights how hyperscale data center demand is driving massive, bespoke utility-scale generation and storage buildouts.
•The deal indicates a pragmatic approach to meeting large load demands, with fossil fuels forming a major part of the package alongside battery storage for dispatchable reliability.

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Utility Dive•22 days ago

Google just backed carbon capture tech for data center energy providers. Will other tech giants follow?

•Google's strategic backing of carbon capture (CC) technology signals a new, significant demand driver for decarbonized power, specifically for rapidly expanding data centers.
•This initiative positions CC as a critical solution for large power consumers aiming to meet sustainability goals while ensuring reliable power for high-load growth.
•Developers and IPPs should anticipate increased market interest and potential PPA opportunities for CC-equipped generation assets, likely leveraging IRA incentives (e.g., 45Q tax credits).

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