In the news today and from the long weekend…
Media Alert:
- Thanks to Wayne County News (W.Va.), Williamson Daily News (W.Va.), Logan Banner (W.Va.), Coal Valley News (W.Va.) and Las Vegas Sun (Nev.) for carrying my op-ed where I argue that rather than race to dismantle more coal plants, the U.S. must recognize the essential utility of its remaining coal fleet as a reliability and affordability backstop.
Grid:
- E&E News reports that utilities could deliver more clean power over existing transmission lines during cool and breezy weather, but few are willing to embrace dynamic line ratings because of bureaucracy and cost concerns.
- Utility Dive reports that policy measures — and some luck — prevented prolonged outages over the past year, but climate change is exacerbating threats to grid reliability.
Permitting:
- Washington Times reports Sen. Joe Manchin III is negotiating in Congress to pass an energy permitting reform bill before the end of the year after Democrats reneged on a promise to approve the legislation in September.
- E&E Daily reports lawmakers could decide the fate of a long-term spending bill in the coming days, along with plans for the must-pass defense authorization and permitting reform legislation.
- The Hill reports Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-W.Va.) side deal with Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) to enact permitting reform before the end of the year is on life support as Republicans look to deprive the lawmaker of a major victory that could aid his potential 2024 reelection.