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energyenvironment1 month ago•7 min saved

SunZia Goes Online, Delivering the West’s Largest Wind Project to California

SunZia’s 916 turbines and a 550‑mile HVDC transmission line from New Mexico are now online, delivering up to 3.65 GW of wind power to Arizona and California and helping CAISO set wind-generation records, a milestone for cross‑state transmission of clean energy amid a federal tilt toward fossil fuels. The project, completed after nearly two decades and an $11 billion investment, faced environmental, cultural, and permitting challenges and is the subject of ongoing litigation.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #energyenvironment #renewable-energy

energy1 month ago•20 min saved

SunZia Wind Project Goes Live as the Biggest U.S. Wind Farm

The SunZia Wind Project in New Mexico—featuring more than 900 turbines and 3,650 MW of capacity—began commercial operations, making it the largest wind project in the United States and sending power to homes in Arizona and California via a 550-mile transmission line. The $11 billion development will boost New Mexico’s wind share to about 45% of its capacity, power roughly 1 million homes, create thousands of jobs, and generate billions in economic impact, even as developers navigate permitting and federal incentive headwinds.

via Albuquerque Journal|

#energy #new-mexico #pattern-energy

energy6 months ago•4 min saved

Massachusetts Gets Cleaner Power as Cross-Border Transmission Line Goes Live

The 145-mile New England Clean Energy Connect line delivering 1,200 MW of Quebec hydroelectric power to Massachusetts is now operational, promising cheaper, lower-emission electricity under a 20-year fixed-price contract that could save ratepayers about $50 million annually; the project faced years of delays, regulatory battles, and a 2021 Maine referendum that halted work and inflated costs, but construction resumed in 2023, highlighting the region’s need for more high-voltage transmission as demand rises and renewables grow, with ongoing regional coordination emphasized.

via WBUR|

#clean-energy #energy #hydro-quebec

local-news7 months ago•4 min saved

OCWA Prepares for Major Water Line Repair Amid Ongoing Leak Challenges

The Onondaga County Water Authority has been battling multiple leaks in a critical transmission line in Cicero since summer, leading to a shutdown of the line in December and a water conservation effort across six towns east of Syracuse, with emergency supplies and reduced water use helping to manage the crisis.

via Syracuse.com|

#cicero #local-news #ocwa

energy1 year ago•1 min saved

Energy Department Cancels $4.9B Loan for Grain Belt Express Project

The Department of Energy has terminated its $4.9 billion loan guarantee for the Grain Belt Express project, citing financial concerns and a review of federal support for energy projects, as part of a broader effort to ensure responsible use of taxpayer dollars and focus on energy expansion initiatives.

via Department of Energy (.gov)|

#doe #energy #energy-projects

energy-environment2 years ago•13 min saved

"Clean Energy Giant's Battle to Halt Climate Project"

NextEra Energy, a major clean energy developer, has been actively opposing a crucial Canadian hydropower transmission line in New England, despite its public image as a climate change leader. The company's efforts to block the project, which aims to deliver clean power to the region, have included legal battles, political maneuvering, and substantial financial investments. Critics argue that NextEra's actions contradict its commitment to climate progress and clean energy, highlighting the complex dynamics of corporate interests in the fight against climate change.

via POLITICO|

#clean-energy #climate-change #energy-environment

energy2 years ago•2 min saved

Hochul's Veto Casts Doubt on Long Island Offshore Wind Project

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that would have expedited an offshore wind project off the coast of Long Island, throwing the future of the Long Beach wind project into doubt. The veto was prompted by the City Council of Long Beach's opposition to allowing a transmission line under the public beach. Clean energy supporters criticized the veto, arguing that it hampers the state's climate goals. Long Beach residents expressed concerns about the impact on tourism and rising sea levels. The wind developer, Equinor, was faulted for not addressing community concerns. The project's future now appears uncertain.

via Gothamist|

#energy #governor-kathy-hochul #long-island

energy3 years ago•2 min saved

Arizona to be part of expansive Southwest renewable energy project approved by US.

The US Department of the Interior has approved the SunZia Southwest Transmission Project, a 520-mile transmission line that will transport renewable energy from New Mexico to Arizona and California. The project will provide 4,500 MW of primarily wind-generated electricity and create union jobs. It is the largest clean energy infrastructure project in the US to date and is part of the Biden Administration's goal of achieving a 100% clean electricity grid by 2035. Construction will begin this summer, and commercial operations are targeted for 2026.

via KTAR.com|

#biden-administration #clean-energy #energy

energy3 years ago•4 min saved

New Hampshire utility eyes Canadian transmission line.

National Grid has proposed a $2bn, 211-mile Twin State Clean Energy Link transmission line from Canada to New England that would also be able to send renewable energy produced by future power generators off the New England coast or other sources to Quebec. The line would be used to bring additional clean energy to the region to balance variable resources, such as offshore wind. If approved, the earliest the New Hampshire project could begin construction would be 2026.

via WMUR Manchester|

#canada #energy #hydro-quebec

energy3 years ago•3 min saved

Maine court approves $1 billion US-Canada clean energy transmission line project.

A Maine jury has ruled that Avangrid can proceed with the construction of a $1 billion clean energy transmission line from Canada to New England. The high-voltage line, known as the New England Clean Energy Connect, would transmit up to 1,200 megawatts of electricity, enough to power approximately 1 million homes. The project would ultimately be paid for by Massachusetts ratepayers and could decrease energy prices throughout New England. The decision clears the way for construction on the 145-mile transmission line to continue, although Maine officials can still appeal.

via The Boston Globe|

#avangrid #clean-energy #energy

energy3 years ago•9 min saved

Jury rules in favor of CMP, allowing power-line project to continue.

A jury has ruled that New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) can resume construction on its electricity transmission line, a major victory for Central Maine Power's affiliate. The decision comes after a legal battle that lasted for years and involved multiple regulatory agencies and courts. NECEC still faces legal challenges in state and federal court, including appeals of a permit granted by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Opponents of the project expressed disappointment following the verdict and said they would continue to evaluate their options.

via Press Herald|

#central-maine-power #energy #legal-battle