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Energy Storage News•8 months ago

Michigan Township enacts one-year BESS moratorium after greenfield developer sizes up area for utility-scale project

•Oshtemo Township, Michigan, has enacted a one-year moratorium on new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility approvals, effective immediately.
•This local policy change creates significant permitting uncertainty and delays for BESS developers targeting the MISO region.
•The moratorium highlights increasing local opposition to utility-scale energy infrastructure, necessitating enhanced community engagement and site selection due diligence for developers and large power consumers.

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POWER Magazine•8 months ago

Winter Reliability Concerns Spur Fresh DOE Intervention for PJM, MISO

•The Department of Energy (DOE) issued Section 202(c) emergency orders for Consumers Energy's 1,420-MW J.H. Campbell coal plant in MISO and Constellation's 760-MW Eddystone Units 3 & 4 in PJM.
•These federal interventions, occurring in late November, aim to ensure winter reliability by compelling the continued operation of existing coal-fired generation units.
•The actions highlight persistent grid reliability concerns in major RTOs, signaling potential shortfalls in dispatchable capacity and the need for robust generation solutions for developers and large power consumers.

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Utility Dive•8 months ago

NIPSCO to supply 3 GW to Amazon data centers in northern Indiana

•NIPSCO will supply 3 GW of power to Amazon data centers in northern Indiana, backed by an estimated $7 billion investment.
•The $7 billion investment, funded by Amazon, includes 2.6 GW of new gas-fired generation, 400 MW of energy storage, and associated transmission infrastructure.
•This project signifies a growing trend of hyperscale data centers directly financing substantial generation and transmission assets to secure dedicated power supply.

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CleanTechnica•8 months ago

Climatize Facilitates Community Solar Projects in Minnesota and Illinois with Pre-Construction Financing

•Climatize is offering pre-construction financing for community solar projects specifically in Minnesota and Illinois.
•This financing aims to de-risk and accelerate the development pipeline for community solar developers in these MISO states.
•The initiative expands access to renewable energy for a broader consumer base, including renters and those without suitable rooftops, through a subscription model.

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POWER Magazine•8 months ago

Arevon’s Big Muddy Solar Project Moves Forward in Illinois

•Arevon Energy has begun construction on the 124 MW Big Muddy Solar project in Jackson County, Illinois, with an estimated cost of $200 million.
•This project represents Arevon's first utility-scale solar development in Illinois, indicating growing developer interest and investment in the state's renewable energy market.
•The new capacity will contribute to the MISO region's energy supply, potentially impacting future power procurement strategies and pricing for large consumers.

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Utility Dive•8 months ago

How renewable energy producers can navigate FERC’s new interconnection rules

•FERC has implemented new interconnection rules aimed at accelerating the grid connection process for energy projects.
•Renewable energy producers must understand and strategically navigate these reforms to expedite their project timelines.
•Regional differences in implementation and impact of FERC's new rules are a critical factor affecting project development schedules.

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Utility Dive•8 months ago

Groups sue FERC over MISO, SPP fast-track interconnection programs

•Environmental and consumer groups are suing FERC over fast-track interconnection programs implemented by MISO and SPP.
•The lawsuit alleges these programs provide an "undue advantage" to certain projects, potentially leading to higher residential ratepayer costs, which could indirectly affect PPA pricing for large power consumers.
•This legal challenge could prompt FERC, MISO, and SPP to re-evaluate or modify their interconnection queue reform efforts, impacting the timelines and competitive landscape for new generation project development.

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CleanTechnica•8 months ago

Many New EV Fast Chargers Coming To Wisconsin

•Wisconsin will receive $14 million in federally funded grants to install new EV fast chargers at 26 businesses.
•This initiative signifies a substantial increase in distributed, high-power electricity demand across various locations in Wisconsin, impacting local grid infrastructure.
•Federal funding continues to accelerate EV charging infrastructure deployment, creating a predictable growth trajectory for electricity load and potential revenue opportunities for energy service providers.

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Utility Dive•8 months ago

Kansas, Michigan regulators approve large load rules for Evergy, Consumers Energy

•Regulators in Kansas (Evergy) and Michigan (Consumers Energy) have approved new rules for large load interconnections, with similar legislation proposed in Delaware.
•The new policies aim to prevent existing utility customers from subsidizing the interconnection costs of new large loads, such as data centers and manufacturers.
•This regulatory shift means developers and large power consumers will directly bear the full costs associated with their project's grid interconnection.

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Energy Storage News•8 months ago

Xcel Energy plans 600MW ‘US Midwest’s largest BESS project’ in Minnesota

•Xcel Energy plans to develop a 600MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Sherco Energy Hub in central Minnesota, making it the largest BESS project in the US Midwest.
•This significant utility-scale storage deployment will enhance grid reliability and flexibility within the MISO region, potentially stabilizing energy prices and reducing peak demand charges for large power consumers.
•The project signals a strong market commitment to large-scale BESS, creating substantial opportunities for developers in co-located renewable + storage projects, BESS component supply, and related services, while also highlighting the need for robust interconnection and transmission planning.

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Utility Dive•8 months ago

Xcel proposes doubling battery storage at Minnesota coal plant

•Xcel Energy has proposed to double the battery storage capacity at its Sherco coal plant in Minnesota to 600 MW, signaling a major utility investment in large-scale energy storage.
•The proposal requires authorization from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC), underscoring the critical role of regulatory bodies in approving and shaping significant energy infrastructure projects.
•This move indicates a growing utility-led trend towards integrating substantial battery storage into the grid, which can enhance grid stability, improve resource adequacy, and potentially impact capacity markets in the MISO region.

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Utility Dive•9 months ago

Xcel Energy rolls out $60 billion capital spending plan

•Xcel Energy plans a massive $60 billion capital expenditure, including 7.5 GW of renewables, 3 GW of gas generation, and 1.9 GW of energy storage, signaling significant market opportunities for developers and equipment providers.
•The plan includes 1,500 miles of high-voltage transmission and $5 billion for wildfire mitigation, addressing critical grid modernization, reliability, and interconnection challenges across Xcel's service territories.
•This substantial investment indicates a strong utility commitment to decarbonization and grid resilience, driving demand for new generation, storage, and transmission projects, and offering new PPA opportunities for large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•9 months ago

Wisconsin utilities opt for solar-plus-storage project acquisitions over ‘debt-like PPAs’

•Two Wisconsin Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) are seeking regulatory approval to acquire an under-development solar-plus-storage project in Waushara County.
•This move signifies a strategic shift by utilities towards direct project acquisition, explicitly opting out of what they perceive as 'debt-like PPAs'.
•For developers, this indicates a potential trend where utilities may prefer build-to-sell models or direct ownership over long-term PPA structures, impacting project financing and market opportunities.

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CleanTechnica•9 months ago

Illinois Passes Clean Energy & Storage Bill Expected to Save Residents $13 Billion

•Illinois passed the 'Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act,' a new policy boosting clean and renewable energy sources.
•The legislation includes provisions for energy storage, indicating a growing market for battery and other storage solutions.
•The act is projected to save Illinois residents $13 billion on electricity bills, suggesting potential market and price impacts for large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•9 months ago

Propwr secures contract for natural gas BESS hybrid with Midwest US data centre

•Propwr secured a long-term contract to provide 60MW of natural gas BESS hybrid power to a hyperscaler data center in the Midwest US.
•This project represents a dedicated, firm power solution for a large, energy-intensive load, demonstrating a trend for critical infrastructure.
•The hybrid natural gas and battery energy storage system (BESS) approach offers a blend of reliable generation and flexibility for the data center's power needs.

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POWER Magazine•9 months ago

GE Vernova Turbine Will Power New Indiana Gas-Fired Plant

•Maple Creek Energy LLC is developing a new 640-MW natural gas-fired power project in Sullivan County, Indiana.
•The project will utilize a GE Vernova 7HA.03 gas turbine in a single-shaft configuration, indicating a combined cycle plant.
•This represents a significant new dispatchable generation capacity addition in the MISO region.

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