Scientific American
U.S. Wind and Solar Are on Track to Overtake Coal This Year
In the first seven months of 2024, wind and solar have produced more energy than coal for the first time in U.S. history. The renewable energy sources provided 393TWh of energy compared to 388TWh provided from coal.
E&E News
BLM Oil Sale Under Texas Reservoir Raises $61 Million
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has sold four oil and gas leases in Texas for $61 million. BLM has estimated that the wells will be able to produce 628,000 barrels of oil and 2,504,000 thousand cubic feet of gas.
Wisconsin Public Radio
First of its Kind ‘Energy Dome’ Storage Project Takes Another Step Forward in Wisconsin
Alliant Energy has asked Wisconsin state regulators to approve a first of its kind long duration storage project that converts gaseous carbon dioxide into a compressed liquid in an ‘energy dome.’ The battery would provide 10 hours of electricity for 18,000 homes on a single charge.
Fox 22 Bangor
Former Lincoln Mill Could Become World’s Largest Multi-Day Energy Storage Facility
A former paper mill in Maine could become the largest long-term energy storage facility after being awarded a $150 million grant from the Department of Energy. The battery would provide 85MW of energy storage and could disperse energy for up to 100 hours.
Route Fifty
This Commuter Rail Agency Just Went Electric
A commuter rail line that links San Francisco and Silicon Valley has started replacing its diesel trains with electric trains. The move is expected to immediately increase the speed of service from seven stops in 1 hour and 5 minutes to 11 stops in 59 minutes.
Carbon Herald
Heimdal and CapturePoint Launch Largest Operational DAC Facility in the US
The largest direct air carbon capture project has opened in northern Oklahoma. The direct air capture has promoted its ability to pull 5,000 tons of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere annually.
Utility Drive
EIA Expects 62.8 GW to Come Online in 2024, Led by Solar, Energy Storage
The Energy Information Agency has reported that 20.2GW of energy have come online in the first half of 2024. The agency has also reported that it expects another 42.6GW will be added in the second half of the year.
PV Tech
Indiana Utilities Seek New Energy Capacity and Bring 200 MW Solar Project Online
Utilities in Indiana are seeking request for proposals for renewable and thermal energy projects to be operational by the year 2028, while also commencing operations of a 200MW solar energy project along with 45MW of solar energy storage.
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