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Morocco: Energy and chemical giants sign important clean energy and infrastructure deal

A Greener Life

Engie expects the renewable energy projects to materialise in 2026, while the desalination and green hydrogen projects are forecast for 2028 and 2032, respectively. OCP aims to invest $13 billion between 2023 and 2027 to rely entirely on renewable energy for its industrial processes and desalinated water.

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Analysis: IEA warns that the world is struggling to wean itself off coal

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IEA analysts expect this amount to remain relatively stable until around 2027, when consumption levels will start to level off as renewable energy sources start to play a more significant role, particularly in China – the worlds largest coal consumer and producer. billion tonnes in 2024.

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PJM Interconnection Opens Next Electric Capacity Auction Bidding Window Of July 9 to 15 For 2026-27 Electric Prices; Hold Your Breath!

PA Environment Daily

The auction is to procure electric generating capacity for the June 2026 to May 2027 delivery year. John Quigley , Senior Fellow at the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, said, “I think we should brace ourselves for continued high energy prices and more cost increases. What Can We Expect?

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EPA Extends Oil & Gas Industry Compliance Deadlines For Federal Clean Air Act Methane Reduction Rule; Deadline Extended For States To Submit Compliance Plan To 2027

PA Environment Daily

On July 28, the US Environmental Protection Agency formally issued an interim final rule extending several deadlines for industry compliance with national methane standards for new and existing oil and gas facilities, known as Section 111, OOOOb/c of the Clean Air Act. July 30 is the last day to comment on the Plan.

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Environmental Council Of The States Reports US Senate Budget Bill Removes Repeal Of 23 Inflation Reduction Act Climate/Energy Programs; But Still Rescinds Unobligated Oil & Gas Well Plugging Funds

PA Environment Daily

The Senate also dropped an effort to repeal EPA’s tailpipe emissions standard for model years 2027 and later pursuant to the Parliamentarian’s ruling. Repeal and rescission of unobligated funding for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund remains as it was deemed to be permitted under the Byrd Rule.

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Considerations for Cities and Community Partners

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The budget measure extends tax cuts for the wealthy, slashes Medicaid and – more to the point for this writing – almost completely eliminates or renders unworkable many of the clean energy tax credits established or expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and guts many of the IRA’s grant and loan programs. Solar and wind.

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Rise Of The Machines: Senate, House Members Express Concern That Demand For Power To Run Computers Is Impacting The Price And Availability Of Electricity For ‘Ordinary People’

PA Environment Daily

Future capacity auctions for delivery in 2026/27 and 2027/28 can still see more increases, but will have a price cap of $325/MW-day and a floor of $175/MW-day as a result of a settlement PJM entered into as a result of a lawsuit brought by Gov. MW-day to $269.92/MW-day-- MW-day-- a 933% increase. Read more here.