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100K Louisianans Were Left Without Power. Without Transmission Planning, It’ll Keep Happening. 

Union of Concerned Scientists

In short, MISO is responsible for planning and coordinating generation and transmission of electricity to ensure the lights stay on across its region, spanning from South Louisiana to Canada. Sunday’s outage was a demonstration of what can go wrong when there is not enough transmission to handle that “traffic.”

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How Can Distributed Energy Resources Support Energy Justice?

Union of Concerned Scientists

The figure below shows how the installed cost of residential solar PV systems has been falling steadily since 2001, while the price of residential electricity has been rising steadily. Meanwhile, the US Energy Information Agency predicts that electricity costs from the grid will continue rising with inflation.

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COP30: Twelve environmental facts about Brazil in 2025

A Greener Life

Renewable energy expansion Brazil’s renewable energy sector continues to grow, with hydropower providing around 60% of the country’s electricity, making it one of the world’s largest producers of hydropower. However, the country is diversifying its energy mix, and solar and wind power are expanding rapidly.

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Sabin Center Files Amicus Brief in New York’s Highest Court Supporting New York City’s Local Law 97

Law Columbia

2d 91, 95 (2001) , in New York State, an implied intent to preempt may be found in a declaration of State policy by the State Legislature or from the fact that the Legislature has enacted a comprehensive and detailed regulatory scheme in a particular area. Field preemption can be express or implied. As explained in DJL Rest.

Law
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183 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

19 & 21 -- Reading Eagle: Frequent Met-Ed Power Outages In Southeastern Berks Called Into Question -- July 31 Webinar - Why Is My Electricity Bill So High? 19 & 21 -- Reading Eagle: Frequent Met-Ed Power Outages In Southeastern Berks Called Into Question -- July 31 Webinar - Why Is My Electricity Bill So High?

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German Renewable Energy Act (EEG Novelle 2021) - Considerable Changes Proposed

Energy and Climate Law

It has been the central backbone of Germany`s energy turnaround, the Renewable Energy Act (Erneuerbare Energien Gesetz). Enacted in 2001, it survived several amendments and revisions, changing from a feed-in tariff regime to a, specific German, feed-in premium modell. This is a debate about § 4 EEG.

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Solar energy output of India is reduced significantly by air pollution

Physics World

That is the conclusion of researchers who have modelled the effects of particulate pollution on solar irradiance in 2001–2018. Solar energy is playing a crucial role in India’s transition to renewable energy. Solar energy is playing a crucial role in India’s transition to renewable energy.