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February 5, 2025 - By Department of Energy

Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Virtual Power Plants 2025 Update

Virtual power plants (VPPs) are among the critical solutions to meet the pressing challenges the grid faces today. However, deployment still needs to accelerate in the U.S. to reach 80-160 GW of VPPs that contribute to an affordable, reliable, and secure grid. In this report from the U.S. Department of Energy, learn about real-world examples, new resources, and updated industry insights that can accelerate commercial liftoff for this solution.
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GHG Emissions  -  January 29, 2025 - By Michael Terrell and Amanda Corio, Google

Google: 6 unique ways we advanced energy solutions in 2024

In 2024, Google pursued a range of actions to procure more energy and drive new technological and market innovations to meet growing electricity demand affordably, sustainably and reliably.
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Wind  -  January 23, 2025

Great River Energy Signs Wind PPA

Electric cooperative Great River Energy announced a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the 300-MW Big Bend Wind in Minnesota.
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Solar  -  January 10, 2025

Ameren Missouri Adds Solar

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, announced that the 200-megawatt (MWac)/270-MWdc Huck Finn Renewable Energy Center is now delivering electricity.
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Solar  -  January 9, 2025

Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Shell Sign Solar PPAs

The Redwood Coast Energy Authority and Shell Energy North America signed power purchase agreements for two solar arrays in California.
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Energy Storage  -  January 8, 2025

Arizona Public Service Receives $1.8B Loan for RE, BESS

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office announced a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $1.81 billion to Arizona Public Service Company, the largest electric utility in Arizona.
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GHG Emissions  -  January 2, 2025

USDA Allocates $4.4 Billion for Rural Electric Cooperatives 

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced awards for over $4.37 billion in clean energy investments through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program.
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Solar  -  December 10, 2024

Southern California Public Power Authority Signs Solar PPA

The Southern California Public Power Authority signed a long-term power purchase agreement for a solar project called Eland 1.
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Distributed Energy Resources  -  December 9, 2024

Rockford and DOE Commission Solar, Battery Storage

Natural gas and electricity company ComEd, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), commissioned a battery-energy storage system in Rockford, Illinois.
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Energy Efficiency  -  November 18, 2024

How to Leverage Rebates for Energy Efficiency Projects

As your organization begins to consider energy efficiency projects to meet your carbon reduction goals or federal, state or local regulations, it is important to know that various rebates and incentives may be available. In this article from Constellation, learn about various incentive types that may be offered.
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