In the news today…
Grid:
- Star Herald reports that the Nebraska Public Power District held a community meeting on a planned transmission line meant to improve resilience and relieve congestion. The new lines will help ease congestion on the city’s sole existing 115-kilovolt transmission system.
- Fox35 Orlando reports that Florida utilities are preparing for Hurricane Ian power outages.
Permitting:
- E&E Energywire reports Progressive lawmakers, green advocates and Republicans all cheered Tuesday night when Sen. Joe Manchin waved the white flag on his effort to attach permitting reform to the short-term government funding bill, but the effort still has signs of life.
Coal:
- Argus reports US coal consumption fell in July from year-earlier levels despite a jump in total electricity demand.
- Axios reports recent analyses and news reports together provide the latest evidence that coal’s huge role in the global energy mix won’t greatly erode soon.