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A lack of competition in the UK’s electricity transmission and distribution networks is preventing the energy transition from advancing at the pace it must. Here’s how Spencer Thompson, CEO at Eclipse Power, suggests we remove the bottleneck.    #energytransition

For a clean energy project today, the average permitting timeline is 4.5 years. For transmission projects, the average wait is 6.5 years. Even with promising developments underway, the U.S. power grid won’t be as strong as is needed without permitting reform. https://bit.ly/3XxD0Nb

A research report from Public First explores the pressing issue of UK energy security and the critical decisions that must be made by decision-makers this year to keep the UK's energy system secure. 📄 Maintaining energy security will require us to extend the life of existing assets, such as Drax Power Station, and simultaneously manage energy demand. ⚡️ Learn more.

It's true. Texas needs all energy resources. More energy allows us to meet growing demand, work to lower costs, increases grid reliability, and advances the Texas economy. https://lnkd.in/gSsXP_Nu #Texaseconomy #Texasenergy #reliability #renewableenergy

The Department of Energy has awarded a $15 billion conditional loan guarantee to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), marking a significant step in California's transition to clean energy. The loan will help PG&E expand its hydropower and battery storage capacity, upgrade its transmission network, and enable virtual power plants (VPPs) across its service area. This investment aligns with California’s efforts to lower electricity costs and enhance grid reliability, while utilizing grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) that could save developers millions. While the funding aims to reduce energy costs, debates around the potential impact on rates continue, with concerns over the incentives for private utilities. However, PG&E’s focus on job creation, community benefits, and clean energy expansion demonstrates its commitment to a sustainable future. 🌱 PG&E Secures $15 Billion Loan to Advance Clean Energy in California ⚡ https://lnkd.in/dKpTmBuq #CleanEnergy #BatteryStorage #Hydropower #California #RenewableEnergy #VirtualPowerPlants #EnergyTransition

The Department of Energy has awarded a $15 billion conditional loan guarantee to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), marking a significant step in California's transition to clean energy. The loan will help PG&E expand its hydropower and battery storage capacity, upgrade its transmission network, and enable virtual power plants (VPPs) across its service area. This investment aligns with California’s efforts to lower electricity costs and enhance grid reliability, while utilizing grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) that could save developers millions. While the funding aims to reduce energy costs, debates around the potential impact on rates continue, with concerns over the incentives for private utilities. However, PG&E’s focus on job creation, community benefits, and clean energy expansion demonstrates its commitment to a sustainable future. 🌱 PG&E Secures $15 Billion Loan to Advance Clean Energy in California ⚡ https://lnkd.in/dKpTmBuq #CleanEnergy #BatteryStorage #Hydropower #California #RenewableEnergy #VirtualPowerPlants #EnergyTransition

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) money is going out fast and furious. The news that Hydrostor now has a conditional commitment for $1.76 billion to finance their long duration energy storage project is only one in a series of big billion dollar commitments DOE is making before the regime changes. https://lnkd.in/e-gguS86

Transmission policy reform is urgently needed to strengthen grid reliability and support the clean energy transition. Check out this recent op-ed from RealClearEnergy which establishes critical areas to unlock our nation's energy future: https://ow.ly/v1Hb30sHJvP

Ontario’s bold plans for energy have made headlines in recent months as the province prepares to meet growing requirements, and that includes challenging the proposed Clean Energy Regulations (CER) outlined by the federal government. According to IESO’s 2025 Annual Planning Outlook (APO), demand for electricity in the province is projected to increase by up to 75 per cent by 2050. This is a 15 per cent increase from the 2024 APO, and will be driven primarily by industrial and commercial sectors, including data centre growth, the needs of an increasing population and electrification. Ontario is prepared to meet this challenge through an “all-of-the-above” approach to energy planning and procurement. Read more ⤵️ https://ow.ly/PmTP50Um17y #Ontario #EnergyTransformation #UnitingWomen #CanadianEnergy #WomenInEnergy #cdnenergy #Canada #CanadianProsperity #CanadaOilandGas #Prosperity #Economy #CanadianEconomy

Transmission policy reform is urgently needed to strengthen grid reliability and support the clean energy transition. Check out this recent op-ed from RealClearEnergy which establishes critical areas to unlock our nation's energy future: https://ow.ly/UWzz30sH2nQ