February 22 NEC Energy News
¶ “Chernobyl Expert Warns Nuclear Disaster In Ukraine ‘Only Matter Of Time’ Due To Russian Recklessness” • Nuclear disaster in Ukraine is only a “matter of time” away as the international community fails to take tougher action. Historian Serhii Plokhy has warned of Russian carelessness and the weak international community response. [Yahoo News Canada]
¶ “FERC’s Approval For Gas Plant Queue-Jumping Sparks Outrage” • When the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved PJM Interconnection’s plan to let fifty power projects, including nuclear and gas-fired plants, cut the line and connect to the grid ahead of hundreds of renewable energy projects, it ignited a fierce backlash. [Inside Climate News]
¶ “Trump Bars Federal Scientists From Working On Pivotal Global Climate Report” • The Trump administration told US government scientists working on a vital global climate report to stop their work, according to a scientist involved in the report. This move is just the latest to withdraw the US from global climate action and research. [CNN]
¶ “UK Plans CfD Reforms To Boost Offshore Wind” • The UK government is seeking to clear the way for more offshore wind projects as it launched a consultation on proposed reforms to this year’s AR7 Contracts for Difference auction. The UK is home to the world’s three largest operational offshore wind farms but needs more for clean power by 2030. [reNews]
¶ “GAF Energy Unveils Its Next-Gen Nailable Solar Shingle, Now 23% More Powerful” • GAF Energy, a leading solar roofing manufacturer and a subsidiary of Standard Industries, launched the next generation of its groundbreaking Timberline Solar® Energy Shingle. GAF Energy will manufacture the PV shingles in California and Texas. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Report Reveals How Unorthodox Power Market Drastically Lowered Utility Bills” • In California, solar power was up 31%, wind energy grew 8%, and battery storage more than doubled since 2023. Some people feared renewables were unreliable and costly, but there were no blackouts, and electricity prices fell by over 50% from the previous year. [The Cool Down]
¶ “Duke Energy Florida Files Plans For Four New Solar Energy Sites” • Duke Energy Florida is investing over $521 million to establish solar sites in four counties. These sites are expected to save customers a total of $843 million over their lifetimes. Each of the four 74.9-MW solar sites will generate enough electricity to power about 23,000 homes. [Duke Energy]
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