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Following the introduction of Senator Manchin and Senator Barrasso's Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program decided to take deeper dive into the topic of permitting reform. On this episode of Energy 360, Cy McGeady explains why transmission is the connective tissue of the energy system, John Larsen describes the rate and scale at which we must build renewable infrastructure to meet our climate goals, and Linda Stuntz emphasizes the need for permitting reform at the state and local, as well as the federal level. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eRMrDWbW

NY Climate Week 9/25-You’re Invited! Jumping the Line: A Timely Discussion of Fossil Power and Energy Market Manipulation To kick off your Wednesday of Climate Week, please join Horizon Climate Initiative and our partners as we examine a hidden linchpin of fossil fuel use and driver of high electricity costs. Every hour of every day, electric utilities and grid operators across the U.S. decide which power generators will supply the electricity we all use. Remarkably often, the result is fossil fuel-fired power plants running when cleaner and cheaper energy resources could be used instead. Every year, these hour-by-hour decisions add up to millions of tons of greenhouse gas pollution, billions of dollars in electricity bills, and stymied renewable energy growth. Come hear from our speakers and add your voice to a spirited conversation exploring where this market manipulation happens, why it occurs, what’s at stake, and how we can end it. Julien Dumoulin-Smith, Managing Director, U.S. Power, Utilities, & Clean Energy Research, Jefferies LLC (Moderator) Jill Tauber, Vice President of Litigation for Climate and Energy, Earthjustice (Panelist) Logan Atkinson Burke, Executive Director, Alliance for Affordable Energy (Panelist) Joseph Daniel, Principal, Carbon-Free Electricity, RMI (Panelist) Registration required. Because we will have limited seating capacity, we encourage early registration. Light breakfast provided. In-person only.

What makes Texas the ideal place for CCS? Abundant natural resources, a business-friendly climate, and a wealth of industry expertise. To learn more about the role these factors play a role in making Texas not just the energy capital of the world, but a leader in the energy transition, check out the final video of our six-part series at the link below. https://ow.ly/xogg50Qrj91

While I really appreciated the opportunity to speak with Peter Coy from the New York Times this week, there is a simple truth that’s being lost in a lot of the reporting around this bill: without more transmission, there is no clean energy transition. For years, America’s burdensome permitting process has held back projects that are vital to our nation’s electricity future. This bill would expedite the permitting timelines for clean energy projects and accelerate the development of interstate transmission in the U.S. As I told Peter, virtually no interregional transmission lines have been built in the past decade despite their critical importance to the reliability of our nation’s electricity system. The provisions in the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 will both benefit the grid and continue the reduction of carbon emissions. https://lnkd.in/ecvWTvMD

Offshore wind is part of Duke Energy Corporation's proposed Carbon Plan. Now what? According to SEWC's Katharine Kollins, "What all of the developers need is certainty and a path to market." Learn more about Duke Energy's recent filing with NC regulators and what it means for the future of #offshorewind in the Carolinas. https://bit.ly/3uiw4HA

Here's a thought-provoking piece from the Colorado Sun: "Atmos Energy, which provides only natural gas, is protesting environmental group demands that it help customers switch to clean electricity." Read the full article & share your thoughts in the comments 👇 https://lnkd.in/gfnUWmAN

Happy #NationalCleanEnergyWeek ! 🌱🌎 Did you know that natural gas is one of the safest forms of energy for the environment? According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, “Burning natural gas for energy results in fewer emissions of nearly all types of air pollutants and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions than burning coal or petroleum products to produce an equal amount of energy.” Interested in learning more about the environmental benefits of natural gas? Check out the video below, or visit https://lnkd.in/ewgev9RP to learn more.

"What would you sacrifice to ensure a realistic path to meaningful energy permitting reform?    This has been the debate in the world of U.S. energy and climate policy over the last couple weeks, thanks to Senators Joe Manchin and John Barrasso’s bipartisan legislation that would overhaul the nation’s cumbersome permitting process." In this month's newsletter, read our analysis of the permitting reform bill working its way through Congress, plus more updates from around AC Power. 💡 Read now: https://lnkd.in/gsavW7qH 📩 Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/erxT3Cin #ACPowerToThePeople #BrownfieldSolar #EnergyTransition #Energy #SolarInsights

Excited for the next PA Energy & Utilities Talks on 25 Sept. It will dive into climate technical diligence and its impact on energy M&A. Register now to explore key strategies for smarter investments. #EnergyTransition

The good kind of tipping points: How business leaders can help trigger a surge in clean tech adoption https://buff.ly/4blc7PU #SolarPower #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SolarTech #GoSolar #WindPower #WindEnergy #WindTurbines #CleanEnergy #SustainableEnergy