admin, Author at Fix the Grid https://fix-the-grid.org/author/admin/ Accelerating a just transition to a democratic, transparent and renewable electric grid Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:53:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://i0.wp.com/fix-the-grid.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/fix-the-grid-v5.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 admin, Author at Fix the Grid https://fix-the-grid.org/author/admin/ 32 32 220159544 (FERC) Office of Public Participation (OPP) https://fix-the-grid.org/2024/12/24/ferc-office-of-public-participation-opp/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:47:01 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=2782 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Office of Public Participation (OPP) recently released the educational video “FERC’s Role in Regulating the Construction of Interstate Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Projects” that explains the three phases of interstate pipeline construction: what happens after FERC authorizes a pipeline and before construction begins, FERC’s role during construction, and FERC’s role after construction is complete.

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Office of Public Participation (OPP) recently released the educational video “FERC’s Role in Regulating the Construction of Interstate Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Projects” that explains the three phases of interstate pipeline construction: what happens after FERC authorizes a pipeline and before construction begins, FERC’s role during construction, and FERC’s role after construction is complete.

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MA Grid Modernization Advisory Council — https://fix-the-grid.org/2024/12/24/ma-grid-modernization-advisory-council/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:31:46 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=2779 They have a new website and some new public-facing materials to explain their work to various audiences. Feel free to take a look and get more information about upcoming meetings here.

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They have a new website and some new public-facing materials to explain their work to various audiences. Feel free to take a look and get more information about upcoming meetings here.

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Actions in CT — https://fix-the-grid.org/2024/12/24/actions-in-ct/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:06:29 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=2771 The Stop Project Maple campaign is planning a few actions in CT in January and February, particularly targeting Eversource. On Jan 7, 8, 9, they will be showing up at the PURA (Public Utilities Regulatory Authority) hearings in New Britain, CT regarding Eversource’s requested rate increase, and they’re planning a much larger action in Hartford at […]

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The Stop Project Maple campaign is planning a few actions in CT in January and February, particularly targeting Eversource. On Jan 7, 8, 9, they will be showing up at the PURA (Public Utilities Regulatory Authority) hearings in New Britain, CT regarding Eversource’s requested rate increase, and they’re planning a much larger action in Hartford at Eversource HQ sometime in February. Let me know if you’d like to be connected to the organizers for more information.

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Third Act webinar with Bill McKibben — https://fix-the-grid.org/2024/12/24/third-act-webinar-with-bill-mckibben/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:59:39 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=2766 Third Act is hosting a webinar on January 28th featuring guest speaker Bill McKibben to discuss Project Maple. Stay tuned for more details coming on this newsletter in January.

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Third Act is hosting a webinar on January 28th featuring guest speaker Bill McKibben to discuss Project Maple. Stay tuned for more details coming on this newsletter in January.

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Transmission webinar series: https://fix-the-grid.org/2024/11/14/transmission-webinar-series/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:43:12 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=2746 The State Climate Policy Network is hosting a series of transmission-focused events, including introductory webinars on the basics of transmission, expert panels diving into various specific aspects of climate-aligned transmission reform, discussion-based forums on transmission developments across the country, and opportunities to connect with transmission experts and advocates. More info here.

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The State Climate Policy Network is hosting a series of transmission-focused events, including introductory webinars on the basics of transmission, expert panels diving into various specific aspects of climate-aligned transmission reform, discussion-based forums on transmission developments across the country, and opportunities to connect with transmission experts and advocates. More info here.

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Industry News Highlights https://fix-the-grid.org/2024/09/24/industry-news-highlights/ https://fix-the-grid.org/2024/09/24/industry-news-highlights/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:41:54 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=2233 Between July 2022 and September 2024, Bob Persons wrote a biweekly digest of industry news for Fix the Grid members.  Thank you, Bob! This is the link to the archive for his Fix the Grid Technical Group Industry News Digest.  Bob recommends the following sources for industry news going forward. All of them allow for email […]

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Between July 2022 and September 2024, Bob Persons wrote a biweekly digest of industry news for Fix the Grid members.  Thank you, Bob! This is the link to the archive for his Fix the Grid Technical Group Industry News Digest

Bob recommends the following sources for industry news going forward. All of them allow for email subscriptions.

John Kemp’s daily Best in Energy: An interesting big-picture source, particularly from the financial perspective.

Northeast Energy News: It draws from a multitude of local and regional sources. 

Utility Dive:  Reporters have inside connections to FERC and all U.S. regional transmission organizations including ISO-NE. Comprehensive resource.

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ISO-NE Public Board Meeting: https://fix-the-grid.org/2024/09/24/iso-ne-public-board-meeting/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:29:58 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=2722 Save the date now for the one public board meeting of the year hosted by ISO-New England! It will be in Boston on Wednesday, November 6th, most likely in the middle of the day. We’ll send out more details as soon as we have them.

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Save the date now for the one public board meeting of the year hosted by ISO-New England! It will be in Boston on Wednesday, November 6th, most likely in the middle of the day. We’ll send out more details as soon as we have them.

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Peer-Learning Cohort from the Dept of Energy: https://fix-the-grid.org/2024/09/24/peer-learning-cohort-from-the-dept-of-energy/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:24:05 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=2720 The U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) program is now accepting applications for a new round of peer-learning cohorts. Participants in C2C peer-learning cohorts receive strategic and technical assistance; access to training materials, tools, and best practices; and the chance to collaborate with peers across the country. The cohorts start in January […]

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The U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) program is now accepting applications for a new round of peer-learning cohorts. Participants in C2C peer-learning cohorts receive strategic and technical assistance; access to training materials, tools, and best practices; and the chance to collaborate with peers across the country. The cohorts start in January 2025 and last 6 months. Participants should be available approximately 4 hours per month.

Eligibility for each cohort depends on the cohort topic, but ideal participants may include local and regional governments, not-for-profit economic development districts, municipal and cooperative utilities, Tribes, and community-based organizations.

The three peer-learning cohort topics in this round are:

  • Distributed wind
  • Renewable energy and energy efficiency 101 in Appalachia
  • Microgrids

Applications are due by October 31 at Clean Energy to Communities Program: Peer-Learning Cohorts | State, Local, and Tribal Governments | NREL

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Managing peak demand during summer heat: https://fix-the-grid.org/2024/07/23/managing-peak-demand-during-summer-heat/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:37:46 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=2667 For those who are interested in resources related to shaving the peak (and hopefully avoiding having to turn on our most polluting power plants in overly impacted communities), check out these options:- Green Energy Consumers’ Alliance Shave the Peak notifications – Metropolitan Area Planning Council peak demand notification program (more specifically for Boston metro area but still generally […]

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For those who are interested in resources related to shaving the peak (and hopefully avoiding having to turn on our most polluting power plants in overly impacted communities), check out these options:- Green Energy Consumers’ Alliance Shave the Peak notifications

– Metropolitan Area Planning Council peak demand notification program (more specifically for Boston metro area but still generally applies elsewhere)

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Federal Department of Energy engagement: https://fix-the-grid.org/2024/07/23/federal-department-of-energy-engagement/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:12:18 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=2662 The DOE has an Office of Community Engagement, and they are hosting office hours to answer questions and point folks toward resources. More details about upcoming sessions: –Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. (EDT) the 48e Bonus Low Income Tax Credit –Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. (EDT) the Weatherization Assistance Program and […]

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The DOE has an Office of Community Engagement, and they are hosting office hours to answer questions and point folks toward resources. More details about upcoming sessions:

–Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. (EDT) the 48e Bonus Low Income Tax Credit

–Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. (EDT) the Weatherization Assistance Program and the Enhancement and Innovation Grant

Please register for the upcoming sessions and share information about these sessions with anyone in your network who you believe will benefit from engaging with the DOE. Meeting Registration – Zoom (zoomgov.com) OR https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcO2vrDwpGhHrhYNWvquwIlzPs_bWp6U#/registration

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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