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Well-Constructed Solution: Geothermal to Power Bitcoin Mining

Well-Constructed Solution: Geothermal to Power Bitcoin Mining The mining of cryptocurrency, or bitcoin, is an energy-intensive process, and entrepreneurs are looking at several technologies—including innovative geothermal energy techniques—to power their operations. Among the latest is a service from a California-based renewable energy group, RenewaBit, which has joined with CeraPhi Energy, a Houston, Texas-based company, to … Continue reading Well-Constructed Solution: Geothermal to Power Bitcoin Mining

California ISO releases 2021 statistics about renewable energy, resources

California ISO releases 2021 statistics about renewable energy, resources The California ISO on Friday released 2021 statistics about renewable energy, resources, historical data and curtailment totals. The report also noted an increased number of flex alerts, going from five last year to a total of eight this year. “We ask our customers to prepare for … Continue reading California ISO releases 2021 statistics about renewable energy, resources

#Comrent, Largest Power-Testing Infrastructure Provider, Acquired by #Sunbelt Rentals

Comrent, Largest Power-Testing Infrastructure Provider, Acquired by Sunbelt Rentals Comrent International, a U.S.-based leading power-testing infrastructure provider specializing in load bank solutions for more than two decades, announced it has been acquired by Sunbelt Rentals. The combination of Comrent and Sunbelt Rentals broadens both companies’ product portfolios and enhances their current market reach to provide … Continue reading #Comrent, Largest Power-Testing Infrastructure Provider, Acquired by #Sunbelt Rentals

Sheetz to Power Its #Pennsylvania Footprint With Renewable Energy

Sheetz to Power Its Pennsylvania Footprint With Renewable Energy ALTOONA, Pa. — Sheetz Inc. announced a long-term renewable supply agreement with Constellation to power nearly 70 percent of its Pennsylvania facilities with renewable energy. The solar projects, which will be developed in Pennsylvania, are expected to achieve commercial operation by January 2024. Sheetz will receive … Continue reading Sheetz to Power Its #Pennsylvania Footprint With Renewable Energy

FERC proposes internal monitoring requirements for bulk electric facilities to address security ‘gap’

FERC proposes internal monitoring requirements for bulk electric facilities to address security ‘gap’ New INSM requirements would fill a gap in utility security, say security experts, but others remain and the process to patch them is long. “Internal network monitoring was definitely a gap in the CIP standards, and I’m glad it will be filled. … Continue reading FERC proposes internal monitoring requirements for bulk electric facilities to address security ‘gap’

Breakthroughs in generation and system integration are driving the utility of the future, analysts say

Breakthroughs in generation and system integration are driving the utility of the future, analysts say Decarbonization goals driving the growth of renewable generation along with customer demand for distributed energy resources (DER) are reshaping what electric utilities can be. For the emerging utility of the future, the flexibility of DER will protect reliability and lower … Continue reading Breakthroughs in generation and system integration are driving the utility of the future, analysts say

Indiana Michigan Power proposes 2GW+ of renewables under latest IRP, includes 60MW of battery storage

Indiana Michigan Power proposes 2GW+ of renewables under latest IRP, includes 60MW of battery storage Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) has submitted an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) which includes the addition of more than 2GW of solar and wind by 2028 to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). A subsidiary of investor-owned utility American Electric Power … Continue reading Indiana Michigan Power proposes 2GW+ of renewables under latest IRP, includes 60MW of battery storage

FERC should loosen incumbent transmission owners’ grip on planning

FERC should loosen incumbent transmission owners’ grip on planning Transmission planning needs major reforms, including loosening the grip incumbent transmission owners have on the process, a panel of experts said Thursday during a roundtable hosted by the R Street Institute, a think tank. Transmission reform — perhaps the top priority at FERC — may be … Continue reading FERC should loosen incumbent transmission owners’ grip on planning

Three organizations join Western Energy Imbalance Service Market

Three organizations join Western Energy Imbalance Service Market Three organizations — Xcel Energy-Colorado, Platte River Power Authority, and Black Hills Colorado Electric – are joining the Western Energy Imbalance Service (WEIS) Market, operated by the Southwest Power Pool (SPP). An energy imbalance market is a real-time market in which energy generation from multiple power providers … Continue reading Three organizations join Western Energy Imbalance Service Market