In the news today…
Grid:
- News Tribune reports Ameren Illinois is collecting public feedback through the end of the week on a proposed transmission line connecting substations in northern Illinois.
- WLWT reports that residents and business owners speak out against Duke Energy’s request to raise distribution rates by $55 million in southwestern Ohio to pay for grid upgrades.
Minerals/Metals:
- Mining.com reports recycling won’t provide enough copper to meet demands.
- Bloomberg reports that despite the slowing global economy, buyers of key components in the powering of electric vehicles are stepping up efforts to lock in supplies, with two of the world’s biggest automakers signing direct deals with producers of so-called battery metals.
Congress:
- Roll Call reports an economic competitiveness package meant to boost U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and scientific research is on track to pass the Senate this week after overcoming a filibuster on Tuesday.