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Happy Friday afternoon.
It has been a very busy day here so we’re cutting out the full recap for this week. Sorry about that.
Instead here are the links to some stories that piqued our curiosity and have the potential for big impacts.
- Secretive group’s petition to FERC could ‘end net metering as we know it,’ lawyers say, Utility Dive
- Judge rejects lawsuit aimed at derailing vote on CMP Power line project, Press Herald
- Physicists develop approach to increase performance of solar energy, Phys.org
- Shedding light on complex power systems, MIT News
Have a wonderful weekend and stay well.
Natural Gas/Oil/Pipeline/Drilling
New report says R.I. will transition away from natural gas and oil heat, Providence Journal
Markey, Warren seek Weymouth compressor station’s coronavirus plan, Patriot Ledger
Report: Natural gas is a loser for long-term utility shareholder value, Utility Dive
Oil Plunges to Lowest Since 1986 Ahead of Contract Expiration, Bloomberg
The Fight To Stop Fossil Fuel Financing Is Poised To Get Some Powerful New Allies, Huffington Post
The coronavirus crisis means we may have already reached peak carbon, CNBC
Oil price goes negative as demand collapses; stocks dip, Taunton Gazette
Pandemic Shutdown Is Speeding Up The Collapse Of Coal, NPR
Climate Change/Renewables/RGGI
This year is on track to be Earth’s warmest on record, beating 2016, NOAA says, Washington Post
Senators’ letter urge Gov. Wolf to rescind RGGI, Indiana Gazette
After Pandemic, New York’s Buildings Face Daunting Decarbonization Mandate, Greentech Media
‘Dead in the water’: New York’s clean energy sector looks for a jump-start, Politico.com
Clean energy can be a ‘huge job creator’ as economy recovers, Tom Steyer says, LA Times
Harvard pledges net-zero investment in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, Boston Globe
Pandemic to drive carbon emissions down 6% this year: WMO, Reuters
Analysis: Coronavirus set to cause largest ever annual fall in CO2 emissions, Carbon Brief
Drop in emissions due to pandemic won’t fix climate, WMO says, Reuters
Arctic will see ice-free summers by 2050 as globe warms, study says, USA Today
Net-zero target gets mixed reviews, CommonWealth Magazine
New Renewable Energy Agreements To Reduce Boston Scientific Carbon Footprint By Half, Global Energy World
Wind
New York hits the brakes on 2.5 GW solicitation of offshore wind due to COVID-19, Utility Dive
Can Offshore Wind Prop Up Oil’s Supply Chain Through the Price Crunch,? Greentech Media
Brayton Point owners say wind industry showing interest in site, The Herald News
Wind is Now America’s Largest Renewable Energy Provider and the Top Choice for New Utility-Scale Power, NA Clean Energy
Vineyard Wind’s Permitting On Track Despite Coronavirus, BOEM Says, Greentech Media
Rooftop Wind Power Might Take Off by Using Key Principle of Flight, Scientific American
Wind turbine noise affects dream sleep and perceived sleep restoration, EurakAlert!.org
BOEM considers virtual public comment on Vineyard Wind study, National Fisherman
Skipjack offshore wind announces 1 year delay due to federal permitting holdups, Utility Dive
Solar
Grant will bring solar planning to 3 Western Massachusetts towns, MassLive
A New Response to Coronavirus: Giving Solar Away for Free, Greentech Media
Trump Administration Removes Tariff Exemption for Bifacial Solar Panels — Again, Greentech Media
Secretive group’s petition to FERC could ‘end net metering as we know it,’ lawyers say, Utility Dive
Physicists develop approach to increase performance of solar energy, Phys.org
Energy Efficiency/Storage
Renewable industry urges New Jersey to address the peak with storage, PV Magazine
Storage, smart grid, energy efficiency sectors see $337M in Q1 corporate funding: Report, Utility Dive
EVs
New Jersey to Devote Cap-and-Trade Revenue to Electrifying Transportation, Microgrid Knowledge
Nuclear
Fate of Beaver Valley plant could hinge on federal fight over nuclear payments in power markets, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Nuclear Industry Pushes Back Against Coronavirus, Forbes
1st Shutdown Imminent At Indian Point, Patch.com
Indian Point closure during pandemic is wrong, says climate group, World Nuclear News
NextEra, NRC pressed for pandemic plan at Seabrook Station, Newburyport Daily News
NRC Delivers Briefing On Indian Point Decommissioning, WAMC
Trump officials pitch nuclear plan that would bolster struggling uranium industry, The Hill
Petition calls for Indian Point nuclear plant to continue operating, NEI Magazine
Market/Grid/Policy/Prices
Shedding light on complex power systems, MIT News
Utility Stocks Aren’t Immune to COVID-19’s Impact, NASDAQ.com
New England grid operator, market participants divided over how to improve region’s energy security, Utility Dive
New York demand response providers press regulators for flexibility as COVID-19 challenges mount, Utility Dive
See how covid-19 is reshaping the electric rhythms of New York City, New York Times
How utilities are using AI to adapt to electricity demands, VentureBeat.com
Judge rejects lawsuit aimed at derailing vote on CMP Power line project, Press Herald
NARUC Publishes New Smart Grid Interoperability Report, NARUC.org (press release)
Editorial/Opinion
Dear efficiency advocates: Don’t fear electrification, Utility Dive
Reflections on the First Earth Day and What’s Ahead for New York, NRDC.org
Envisioning a vibrant, healthy state powered by 100% renewable energy, Greenfield Recorder
Letter to the Editor: CMP headlines, Daily BullDog
Northeast Energy News 