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Whitepaper: Downsizing could be key to grid resiliency

01/17/18 2:41 PM By Sandra Cowherd

The future of energy relies on going small by employing microgrids and focused usage analysis, according to a whitepaper released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).

Researchers seek a future without overload outages

01/03/18 6:29 PM By Sandra Cowherd

Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories and Montana Tech University (MTU) are using smart grid solutions to bolster power reliability during power demand spikes.

Siemens to cut 6,900 jobs worldwide in its power and gas division

11/22/17 5:35 AM By Sandra Cowherd

In what it is calling an effort to strengthen global competitiveness, Siemens says it is eliminating 1,800 energy industry jobs in the U.S.

Hurricanes, cyberattacks mandate hardening the electric grid

10/03/17 4:34 PM By Jonathan H. Harsch

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2017 – “Since it is not a question of ‘if’ but a question of ‘when’ the power grid will face significant physical and cyber threats, resiliency should be a priority for our electricity system.”

Opinion: Infrastructure means more than roads, bridges

04/19/17 3:03 PM By Guest Author

As Congress and the administration work to address the challenges facing our nation, it’s important they don’t forget rural America and the importance of reliable power

Trump orders rollback of energy regulations

03/28/17 6:00 PM By Sara Wyant

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2017 - President Donald Trump signed a far-reaching Executive Order (EO) Tuesday designed to roll back many Obama-era energy regulations and create new American jobs in the energy sector.

Electric co-ops see future for both coal and renewables

01/31/17 5:00 PM

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2017 - National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) CEO Jim Matheson welcomes the Trump administration’s commitment to “eliminating” the Clean Power Plan that was designed to limit power plant carbon emissions for the first time. But the former seven-term Utah congressman also tells Agri-Pulse that he expects NRECA member co-ops to continue investing heavily in renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Energy technology, infrastructure drive US job growth: DOE

01/19/17 10:02 AM By Jodi Delapaz

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2017 - Changes in America’s energy profile are affecting U.S. employment in key sectors of the economy, according to the Department of Energy’s 2017 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER).

Low cost of natural gas shifted energy mix in 2016

01/19/17 10:00 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2017 - In addition to keeping wholesale power prices relatively stable in 2016, the low cost of natural gas contributed to a shift toward increased natural gas-fired electricity generation, largely at the expense of coal-fired generation, according to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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04.12.2024

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 12, 2024: Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., on farm bill, biofuels, and cattle markets

Nebraska Republican Deb Fischer sits on the Senate Agriculture Committee. She has been a strong supporter of biofuels and says the Biden administration is missing a key resource when looking to lower carbon emissions. She also discusses the importance of passing legislation aimed at bringing more transparency to cattle markets.

Then, Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association and Ben Prochazka with the Electrification Coalition join to discuss the impact of biofuels and electric vehicles on the economy.

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