Legislative
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RenewablesFive Challenges to Meeting Biden’s Ambitious Solar Energy Goals
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in September released a study detailing the significant role solar power could play in decarbonizing the nation’s power grid, and reducing the country’s reliance on
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CoalAddressing the Increased Need to Decommission Power Plants in a Sustainable Manner
Coal-fired power plant decommissioning and remediation work is not typically a utility company’s core business. That’s why having the right partner and implementing a sound plan to ensure both
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NuclearNuclear Is the Bastion of Pennsylvania’s Newest Climate Action Plan
Pennsylvania, a major power producer that relied on fossil fuels for 66% of its net power generation in June, plans to maintain its nuclear generation at current levels until it can ramp up other carbon-free supplies to 100% by 2050, the state’s Sept. 22–released 2021 Climate Action Plan suggests. The measures are part of a […]
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CommentaryCompetition for Cleaner Energy Will Pay Dividends for Climate and the Economy
America’s energy system has entered a new era where companies are competing against one another to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Customers—large and small—are concerned about climate change, forcing business models to adapt beyond keeping the lights on. Today, 75% of households in the U.S. are served by a utility with a carbon or emissions reduction goal—to […]
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T&DOptimism Abounds as Infrastructure Projects Fuel Growth
Soon after COVID-19 first broke into the public consciousness in early 2020, panic filled the streets. I’ll be honest, I was nervous. The U.S. stock market plummeted roughly 35% over the course of about a
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T&DInfrastructure Deal Could Be the Adrenaline Shot U.S. Resilience Efforts Need
With record high temperatures and wildfires gripping the West, utilities have asked residents to cut down on power usage to reduce the strain on overburdened systems. As we’ve seen following countless crises, the U.S. energy grid is being pushed to its limits. Fortunately, a $1 trillion infrastructure bill is on the horizon, and with it, a significant opportunity […]
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Press Releases
The Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC) Acknowledges Value of Federal Investments in Electricity Infrastructure
AEIC announces its support for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA), passed by the United States Senate. CEO, Steve Hauser, says AEIC’s 180 member companies, comprised of the nation’s leading electric utilities, stand ready to work with the Department of Energy and other industry stakeholders to ensure that these investments are strategically […]