CleanTechnica•about 12 hours ago
The Coal-Killing Combo Of Hydropower & Battery Energy Storage Systems, Brought To You By US President Donald Trump
Key Takeaway
The Trump administration's unexpected policy pivot, prioritizing hydropower and BESS through an 'energy emergency' declaration and DOE report, signals a significant shift in grid resource planning that could accelerate coal displacement.
AI Summary
- •President Trump's 2025 'energy emergency' declaration provided preferential treatment to the hydropower industry, alongside fossil fuels.
- •The US Department of Energy (DOE) is releasing a report detailing the synergy between hydropower and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
- •This policy direction, despite its fossil fuel inclusion, is framed as a 'coal-killing combo' due to the BESS/hydro integration, signaling a potential shift in grid resource planning.
- •Developers and large loads should anticipate increased policy support and potential incentives for combined hydro and BESS projects, impacting future resource procurement and grid stability.
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Article Content
When US President Donald Trump declared an “energy emergency” on January 20 of last year, he tapped the nation’s hydropower industry for preferential treatment alongside coal and other fossil fuels. And so, it is no surprise to see the US Department of Energy issuing a new report that outlines the ... [continued] The post The Coal-Killing Combo Of Hydropower & Battery Energy Storage Systems, Brought To You By US President Donald Trump appeared first on CleanTechnica .