Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Regulation, Solar, Sourcing Renewables, Wind  -  January 18, 2025

Weekend Reads: NY State Looks Into Nuclear; Why Texas Leads in Clean Energy

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:

NY examines greater possible use of nuclear energy as power generation source (WGRZ)  New York State is now looking at nuclear energy as a potential power source for the future as it tries to guarantee the reliability of our state's power grid. Officials feel it may also help the state meet its climate protection goals.

Hydrogen is transforming a tiny Utah coal town. Could its success hold lessons for similar communities? (Utility Dive)  The Intermountain Power Project represents a rare success story in the nation’s quest to transition former coal-producing communities to renewable energy.

WEBINAR | Clean Energy: What to Watch in 2025 (Smart Energy Decisions)  Smart Energy Decisions starts off its 2025 Webinar Series with a look back at the biggest trends in energy and sustainability during 2024 and what to expect in 2025. Industry expert Peter Kelly-Detwiler will present “The Fight for Supply” detailing the growing energy demand driven by data centers, AI vs. waiting terms on transformers and inflationary pressure. With so many decarbonization commitments in play, will it all get built? Joby Carlson, Climate, Energy and Sustainability Executive, will join Peter to explore the results of SED’s exclusive “What to Watch in 2025” survey to uncover the biggest challenges of 2024 and opportunities for 2025. Survey respondents include more than 150 energy customers and suppliers. SED’s Marjorie Ferris, Director of Sales, and Lisa Carroll, Energy Buyer Partnerships, will present the latest on our 2025 events. Join us to learn what you need to know for the exciting year ahead! REGISTER HERE

How Texas became America's clean energy leader (WBUR/NPR)  Of all the states in the country, Texas is the leader when it comes to wind and solar renewable energy. What lessons can we learn by looking to Texas? 

Rural America is already on board with clean energy (NRDC)  Throughout his election campaign, Donald Trump promised to gut the IRA and to halt clean energy projects. But advocates say that pulling the plug on renewables would buck up against his goals for “unleashing American energy,” as well as the “all-of-the-above” energy philosophies of many in his orbit, including Doug Burgum, nominee to serve as Secretary of the Interior. It would also threaten jobs in regions where clean energy has helped revitalize the workforce, like Appalachian Ohio. 

World's first liquid hydrogen powered turbine engine in light aircraft (New Atlas)  The aviation industry has long been in a relentless pursuit of technological advancement, efficiency, and sustainability in propulsion. In a recent collaboration, Turbotech, Safran, and Air Liquide teamed up to validate the feasibility of using liquid hydrogen to power a turbine engine for light aircraft.

Share this valuable information with your colleagues using the buttons below: