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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Utility Dive - Latest News</title><link>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/</link><description>Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.</description><atom:link href="https://www.utilitydive.com/feeds/news/" rel="self"></atom:link><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500</lastBuildDate><item><title>A model tariff can speed distributed power plant deployment and lower grid modernization costs</title><link>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/model-tariff-speed-distributed-power-plant-vpp-grid-modernization/733105/</link><description><figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/_kSE_X2igWxCmunjtdk1v3K6cHodTRPxipONYrr8-jk/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0yMTY0NzUyMjU3XzEuanBn.webp"/></div></figure><p>Distributed power plants&nbsp;can improve system resilience now, complementing longer-term grid upgrades that will take years or decades to build.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">America Garcia and Shannon Anderson</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/model-tariff-speed-distributed-power-plant-vpp-grid-modernization/733105/</guid></item><item><title>FERC expands states’ role in regional transmission planning, cost allocation</title><link>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/ferc-states-transmission-planning-cost-allocation-rehearing/733698/</link><description><figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/hVr0luqbHD3fIkTKDjjmc4dc_nXCQ5GtPPrjRqkALfA/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0yMTUwMzE2Njc2LmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>&ldquo;It is a &hellip; &lsquo;Kumbaya&rsquo; moment, where there&#39;s actually remarkable agreement between what the states wanted and what a bipartisan FERC provided,&rdquo; Grid Strategies&rsquo; Rob Gramlich said.</p></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Ethan Howland</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:23:02 -0500</pubDate><guid>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/ferc-states-transmission-planning-cost-allocation-rehearing/733698/</guid></item><item><title>North Carolina microgrid EV charging hub is a model for fleet electrification, Duke Energy says</title><link>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/Duke-north-carolina-microgrid-ev-charging-hub-Entrada-Daimler-Truck/733710/</link><description><figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/MU_aa6GX6p8ROthxnK7E-hnYDHUlhNloZHpuoaPQCsk/g:nowe:0:758/c:3000:1695/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9vcmlnaW5hbF95eVBGdW1zLmpwZWc=.webp"/></div></figure><p>The charging hub can serve light-, medium- and heavy-duty electric fleet vehicles with 100% renewable energy from Duke&rsquo;s integrated microgrid.</p></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Robert Walton</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:14:16 -0500</pubDate><guid>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/Duke-north-carolina-microgrid-ev-charging-hub-Entrada-Daimler-Truck/733710/</guid></item><item><title>What do Trump’s picks to head Energy and Interior signal for renewables?</title><link>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/wright-burgum-all-of-the-above-energy-generation-nominations/733633/</link><description><figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/Tc_qCT4Bb04u7QIv6RA_iswflnt6qGnaW_H_KvlJtao/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xMzAzMzk3NDE5LmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>DOE pick Chris Wright is an investor in renewable energy and CEO of fracking giant Liberty Energy. DOI pick Doug Burgum has backed both renewable and fossil fuel generation as North Dakota&#39;s governor.</p></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Diana DiGangi</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:04:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/wright-burgum-all-of-the-above-energy-generation-nominations/733633/</guid></item><item><title>As the 45V hydrogen tax credit rolls out, we have a major problem to address</title><link>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/45v-hydrogen-tax-credit-rolls-out-we-have-a-major-problem-to-addres/733582/</link><description><figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/RwBhxzzU2rI6IsZm_QIO1CKizEWZrSIL3o2ueVjqr_8/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xNDA0MDQxNzg5LmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>Despite hydrogen&rsquo;s&nbsp;promise, one critical challenge persists: ensuring that emissions from its&nbsp;production are accurately measured and held to a clear, consistent standard.</p></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Zane McDonald</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:28:10 -0500</pubDate><guid>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/45v-hydrogen-tax-credit-rolls-out-we-have-a-major-problem-to-addres/733582/</guid></item><item><title>Data center stakeholders must collaborate to meet clean energy targets: Deloitte</title><link>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/data-center-stakeholders-must-collaborate-to-meet-clean-energy-targets-del/733534/</link><description><figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/kge3trfsM6zMnRnedcW8c8CCNw-tz8m84VNhg3pl5u8/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9EYXRhX2NlbnRlcnNfc3RvY2tfcGhvdG9fZm9yX01vZGluZV9lYXJuaW5nc19zdHJveS5qcGc=.webp"/></div></figure><p>With generative AI driving energy consumption, key players must work together to assess cooling needs and identify heat and wastewater solutions, according to the consulting firm&rsquo;s report.</p></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Joe Burns</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:05:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/data-center-stakeholders-must-collaborate-to-meet-clean-energy-targets-del/733534/</guid></item><item><title>DOE awards up to $2.2B to Gulf Coast, Midwest hydrogen hubs</title><link>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/hydrogen-hubs-DOE-approval/733566/</link><description><figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/v0OF9lf0P8kD7rglYT10WLTuW7qDJuh9hWzgFV953uk/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xNDYzMTEwNTQyLmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>Five of seven planned hubs have received final&nbsp;DOE approval, but industry leaders say the unfinished 45V&nbsp;tax credit guidance could have a significant impact on whether the hubs reach their goals.</p></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Emma Penrod</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/hydrogen-hubs-DOE-approval/733566/</guid></item><item><title>First Solar hit by manufacturing issues, terminated contracts in Q3</title><link>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/first-solar-q3-2024-earnings-terminated-contracts-manufacturing-issues-ira/733531/</link><description><figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/HZRubEy8g4u46nsWtnZ3DFy6LG2lY7l2YeUSyPkI0KY/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9NYW5mX1BCR18yMTNfQXVnMjAwOVhfWF8xLmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>The solar manufacturer&#39;s revenue declined 10.8% year over year as the clean energy regulatory environment remains unstable.</p></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Joelle Anselmo</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/first-solar-q3-2024-earnings-terminated-contracts-manufacturing-issues-ira/733531/</guid></item><item><title>IRS finalizes direct pay rules, increasing access to IRA’s clean energy tax credits</title><link>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/irs-guidance-inflation-reduction-act-direct-pay-jointly-owned-projects/733420/</link><description><figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/_o8ynBtNAqV_p9iAbOx69G1UBxxG0BqJACiJ7yuaP1Y/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xMzY3MzYxMTQ4LmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>Direct-pay-eligible entities like local governments, public school districts, churches and hospitals will more easily be able to jointly invest in clean energy projects under rules released Tuesday.</p></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Diana DiGangi</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:51:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/irs-guidance-inflation-reduction-act-direct-pay-jointly-owned-projects/733420/</guid></item><item><title>Trump has threatened energy efficiency, weatherization programs. What happens now?</title><link>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/energy-efficiency-appliance-standards-trump-administration-doe-aceee/733396/</link><description><figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/jizk7Mk5vUJ2jbBVxX8Mmmd6MuXLQlBKmXaQudqzc-E/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy02OTEyNzM5ODQuanBn.webp"/></div></figure><p>Manufacturers say they want certainty for their products and supply chains&nbsp;and could press the Trump administration to double the time between efficiency standard&nbsp;reviews.</p></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Robert Walton</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>https://www.utilitydive.com/news/energy-efficiency-appliance-standards-trump-administration-doe-aceee/733396/</guid></item></channel></rss>