In the news today…
Grid:
- Star Herald reports that Nebraska Public Power District crews are scouting potential routes for a 115kV transmission line to improve reliability in the Scottsbluff area.
- KMBC reports that as heat waves become more common, Kansas City utility Evergy says it has plans and backup power plants in place to respond to spikes in demand.
Mining:
- S&P Global reports mining company executives’ preference for safe, short-term returns has led to a massive underinvestment in new copper mines and exploration, jeopardizing the metal-intensive energy transition.
- E&E Daily reports Senate Democrats returned to Capitol Hill last night looking for a path forward on permitting reform legislation and preventing a government shutdown.
Coal:
- Argus reports coal-fired generation in the PJM Interconnection, the US’ largest electric grid, fell in August from year-earlier levels for the fourth month in a row.
Minerals:
- New York Times reports investments in battery factories, solar panel manufacturing and mining will help the Biden administration meet targets for reducing greenhouse gases.