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"With every passing year, status quo spending on natural gas pipelines does nothing to fight sky-high gas bills for Marylanders and openly contradicts the state’s climate goals," writes Shawn Kelly of Advanced Energy United in a new The Baltimore Sun op-ed today. As Marylanders switch from gas to electric, it would be financially irresponsible to continue making major investments in the gas system. Check out Shawn's article here on some of the solutions we're proposing, and what customers can do about it ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ebh3GgFs

For years electric utilities in Minnesota have been required to file long range plans. Now natural gas utilities do, too, and regulators want ideas targeting a future with less gas. #naturalgas#energy#decarbonization

An Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) survey aims to better understand Victorian businesses’ current requirements for natural gas. Have your say on the natural gas needs of Victorian businesses and share your views on and plans for low-carbon energy alternatives. Complete the short survey here: https://lnkd.in/g7S6HBw7

Natural gas. Innovation. Decarbonization. What do these words have in common? It turns out, a groundbreaking Minnesota law and, soon, some exciting utility pilot programs. 🌱 In 2021, the Minnesota Legislature passed the Natural Gas Innovation Act (NGIA). NGIA, for the first time, provides a clear regulatory opportunity for Minnesota’s natural gas utilities to invest in innovative technologies and fuels that reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of the natural gas system and end-uses. Under NGIA, natural gas utilities can submit five-year plans to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to invest in pilot programs that test and develop innovative technologies and fuels. Now, Minnesota's utility companies are beginning to do just that. Read our latest blog post from Audrey Partridge, director of policy at CEE: https://hubs.ly/Q02GC37R0

As we continue on the path to inevitable decarbonization, natural gas utilities are going to have to reimagine themselves. Big applause to #Eversource for their leadership in this space. #REthink39 https://lnkd.in/eUdmfAND

Winter Peaks and Energy Solutions: How BGE's 2.5 MW Battery System in Fairhaven is Transforming Maryland's Grid and Avoiding Infrastructure Upgrades #WinterEnergyResilience #BatteryStorageSuccess #BaltimorePowerPlay https://lnkd.in/gTvByTP8

It’s clear that natural gas is a critical part of Florida’s diversification strategy. A 2020 report conducted by the Florida Natural Gas Association shows that it has fueled our economy, creating 44,000 new jobs in the state annually and contributing nearly $2 billion in wages to support Florida families. It’s also abundant. Read on more from Consumer Energy Alliance's Kevin Doyle to discover how this critical, abundant resource is powering Florida's future. #NaturalGas #FloridaEconomy

The Governor’s Energy Office today announced that Maine has joined a total of 10 Northeast states in signing a memorandum of understanding for improved regional planning of electricity transmission to create a stronger, more reliable, and more efficient grid and accelerate the clean energy transition. Other states joining the MOU include Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Improving interregional electricity transmission planning and coordination can stabilize energy costs by increasing access to affordable clean energy while bolstering grid reliability at times of high energy demand and improving resilience against extreme weather. https://lnkd.in/e8nWPhD4

Texas investor-owned utilities (IOUs) are required to file their energy efficiency plan & report (EEPR) to the Public Utility Commission of Texas annually in April. SPEER's recent blog highlights this year’s EEPR filings, examining new and current programs and ways we can potentially grow and expand the programs and energy optimization. Dive in: https://lnkd.in/gN4yEg8R

DOE’s commitment to reducing the complexity and cost of the interconnection process will help many tribes in their energy development efforts. Register for their May 8th webinar, in the article below, to learn more. It is alarming how many projects sink significant dollars into feasibility studies without having a full grasp of what is required for interconnection. Standardization in process will do wonders for all parties (tribes, utilities and project investors).