In the news today and from the weekend…
Grid:
- Utility Dive reports that the U.S. power grid racked up an estimated $13.3 billion in grid congestion costs last year, more than double the year before.
Electric Vehicles:
- Washington Post reports that a lack of charging stations, a struggling electric grid, and political uncertainty have transportation experts skeptical that the Biden administration will be able to execute its electric vehicle goals.
Permitting:
- E&E Daily reports lawmakers are set to ramp up negotiations this week on what will likely be an extended political skirmish to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a potentially devastating financial crisis, talks that are likely to tie in major energy and infrastructure permitting disputes.
WOTUS:
- E&E Daily reports House Republicans still hoping to stop the Biden administration’s signature water policy will try their luck at overriding a presidential veto this week even as the effort faces long odds.