September 11 NEC Energy News
¶ “Ford EV Owners Can Now Get Paid To Support Southern California Grid” • If you own or lease a Ford EV, you can now get paid to support the electricity grid in Southern California, and you don’t need vehicle-to-grid technology. This is just in the Southern California Edison utility district, and it is initially only an option for Ford EV owners. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Ukraine Warns Russian Strikes On Power Grid Could Spark Nuclear Crisis” • Ukraine has thousands of power substations. But there are ten nodes linked to nuclear power plants, whose destruction could plunge the country into darkness and provoke a radiological emergency, Ukraine’s Energy Minister German Galushchenko said. [South China Morning Post]
¶ “Crown Estate Launches New UK Seabed Vision” • The Crown Estate has published two blueprints to support nature recovery, enable growth in critical marine sectors, and lease 20 GW to 30 GW of offshore wind by 2030. The Marine Delivery Routemap sets out a long-term and holistic view of how it can be used by identifying areas for various purposes. [reNews]
¶ “National Guard Deployed To Help Fight Raging California Fire Threatening Thousands Of Homes” • Three major wildfires are raging across Southern California, threatening thousands of homes as firefighters and the state National Guard were battling to bring the flames under control amid a triple-digit heatwave, officials said. [ABC News]
¶ “A Volkswagen ‘Earthquake’ Hits Germany” • Volkswagen Group recently announced that it might need to close two German factories. It also might need to end the decades-old “guaranteed employment” policy it used to ensure workers they would always have jobs in the Volkswagen family. Some media called the news an “earthquake.” [CleanTechnica]
¶ “State Signs Off On 100-MW Solar Farm In Alfred” • A New York solar farm got final state approval and is all clear to be built, Governor Kathy Hochul announced. The Alfred Oaks solar farm, a 100-MW project in Alfred, New York, was issued a final siting permit by the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission. [Hornell Evening Tribune]
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