On May 9, 2023, the Port of Long Beach in California released plans to build an offshore wind turbine manufacturing facility.[1] The port is seeking state and federal dollars to fund the $4.7 billion project, which would be capable of assembling floating wind turbines as tall as the Eiffel Tower. The location, about 20 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport, is uniquely suited for building the largest such facility of any U.S. seaport. Port officials presented a detailed design for the project, called Pier Wind, to the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners on May 8 and released it more widely on May 9. The port aims to start construction in 2027, completing phase one in early 2031 and finishing two additional phases by 2035. Each turbine could generate 20 MW of electricity. The project would help California meet its goal of producing 25 GW of offshore wind power by 2045 and contribute toward lowering the national cost of offshore wind power by 70% by 2035.
[USA] DOE releases proposed framework for national transmission corridors
On May 9, 2023, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Grid Deployment Office (GDO) released a proposed framework for designating National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs) for specific transmission projects.[1] NIETCs are areas where new or upgraded power lines would benefit consumers by easing existing or future constraints that limit the ability to move power to where it is needed. According to the press release, the designation of a NIETC could unlock critical federal investment and regulatory and permitting tools to spur urgent transmission investments. Specifically, transmission projects in a national corridor can use the DOE’s $2.5 billion Transmission Facilitation Program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the $2 billion Transmission Facility Financing Program under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). A NIETC designation also allows the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue permits for transmission lines in a corridor when state regulators lack the authority to site the line, have not acted on an application to site the line for over a year, or have denied an application.
Under the DOE’s proposal, transmission developers could apply for NIETC designation in areas where the department has identified transmission needs through its National Transmission Needs Study, which it expects to issue late this summer. Beyond transmission developers, the DOE is considering opening the pool of applicants to tribal authorities, states, non-transmission-owning utilities, local governments, and generation developers. The DOE has requested comments on final guidelines, procedures, and evaluation criteria for the designation process. The DOE plans to issue NIETC application guidance in Fall 2023.
[1] https://www.energy.gov/gdo/articles/doe-proposes-national-interest-electric-transmission-corridor-designation-process
[USA] Microsoft reaches agreement to buy fusion power
On May 10, 2023, Helion Energy announced that it has reached an agreement with Microsoft to provide the company with electricity from its first fusion power plant.[1] Constellation Energy will serve as the power marketer and will manage transmission for the project. Helion’s fusion power plant is expected to be online by 2028, and the company is targeting power generation of 50 MW or greater after a 1-year ramp-up period. Helion has previously built six working prototypes and was the first private fusion company to reach 100-million-degree plasma temperatures with its sixth fusion prototype. Currently, the company is building its seventh prototype, which is expected to demonstrate the ability to produce electricity in 2024.
“We are optimistic that fusion energy can be an important technology to help the world transition to clean energy,” said Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President at Microsoft. The development of a commercial fusion power facility will help Microsoft to achieve its goal of being carbon negative by 2030 and also support the development of a new clean energy source for the world.
[1] https://www.helionenergy.com/articles/helion-announces-worlds-first-fusion-ppa-with-microsoft/
[USA] DOE funds 11 community-scale geothermal system design projects
On April 25, 2023, the Department of Energy announced that 11 communities across 10 states will receive funding to design geothermal heating and cooling systems.[1] Geothermal systems utilize the relatively stable temperatures underground to transfer heat into buildings in the winter and out of them in the summer through a distribution network of underground pipes. These systems run on electricity, though they do not substantially increase electricity demand. The announcement represents the first of two phases in a $13 million initiative to support the design and deployment of community geothermal heating and cooling systems. The projects are part of the Biden administration’s Justice40 initiative, which sets a goal that 40% of the overall benefits of certain federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities.
Communities selected by the DOE include Ann Arbor, Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; New York City, New York; Duluth, Minnesota; Framingham, Massachusetts; Wallingford, Connecticut; Carbondale, Colorado; Middlebury, Vermont; Seward, Alaska; Shawnee, Oklahoma; and Nome, Alaska. The 11 selected projects include more than 60 partners across the U.S.
[1] https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-announces-13-million-support-community-geothermal-heating-and-cooling-solutions
[USA] Black Hills Energy announces feasibility study of hydrogen generation from coal
On May 1, 2023, Black Hills Energy, a utility that serves 1.3 million customers in eight Western states, announced that it was awarded a grant from the Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) to conduct a feasibility analysis on hydrogen generation using coal from its Wyodak Mine in Campbell County, WY.[1] The program’s partners include Black Hills, Babcock & Wilcox (B&W), and members of the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department at Ohio State University. The program will use B&W’s BrightLoopTM chemical looping technology, an oxidation reduction chemical process that produces hydrogen and a nearly pure product stream of carbon dioxide without the need for carbon capture equipment to extract carbon emissions. As part of the analysis, a conceptual design and estimate for a semi-commercial scale plant will be developed. If feasible and cost-effective, a second phase would include the construction of the facility using the BrightLoop technology at Black Hills Energy’s Neil Simpson Complex in Wyoming.
[1] https://www.blackhillsenergy.com/news/black-hills-energy-explores-versatility-of-wyoming-coal
[USA] NY Gov. Hochul enacts gas ban and carbon trading program
On May 3, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) signed the FY 2024 Budget, which included several measures designed to accelerate the state’s shift away from fossil fuels, into law.[1] Included in the $229 billion budget is the nation’s first statewide ban on natural gas and other fossil fuels in new buildings, with the requirement coming into effect for new construction in 2025.[2] In addition, the budget includes the first cap-and-invest program on the East Coast. It authorizes the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to act as a developer of renewable power facilities and requires six peaker plants in New York City operated by NYPA to be shut down by 2030. The budget also allocates $400 million to provide relief to residents experiencing high electric bills as well as lowering energy burdens through electrifications and retrofits. New York has one of the most ambitious climate plans in the U.S. The state’s 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) requires an 85% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, almost half of which must be reached by 2030.
[1] https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-highlights-historic-fy-2024-new-york-state-budget
[2] Hospitals, critical infrastructure, and commercial food establishments are exempt. Buildings where the local grid is not capable of handling the load are also exempt.
[USA] New Jersey initiates process for second offshore wind transmission solicitation
On April 26, 2023, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) requested that PJM Interconnection include New Jersey’s current public policy of 11 GW of offshore wind by 2040 into the grid operator’s Regional Transmission Expansion Planning (RTEP) using their State Agreement Approach (SAA).[1] The SAA is a transmission-building tool established by PJM to allow states in its territory to plan and pay for their own power lines, preventing a more complex development plan involving cost-sharing with other states. The SAA was used previously by New Jersey for another set of transmission projects. SAA 2.0 will solicit proposals to develop an additional 3.5 GW needed at the Deans 500 kV substation to reach the state’s new 11 GW goal. Transmission developers will be allowed to propose cost-effective alternative points of interconnection as well. The Deans 500 kV substation was identified for SAA 2.0 due to its location near load centers, accessibility to offshore wind lease areas, and its capability to accommodate the desired injection.
[USA] Environmental groups sue for oil and gas leasing phaseout on federal lands
On April 25, 2023, environmental groups[1] sued the U.S. Department of the Interior for failure to respond to a January 2022 rulemaking petition to phase out oil and gas development on federal lands[2]. More than 360 groups signed the initial petition, which asked the Biden administration to enact a policy framework to phase out nearly all oil and gas development on federal lands by 2035.[3] According to the press release announcing the lawsuit, research published since this petition shows that developed countries must end oil and gas extraction by 2031 to avoid the negative effects of warming 1.5 degrees Celsius, the target the United Nations has set to prevent some of the worst potential climate impacts. In the two years since coming to office, the Biden administration has approved 6,430 permits for oil and gas drilling on public lands, outpacing the Trump administration.
Under the Administrative Procedure Act, federal agencies are required to initiate rulemaking or provide a substantive response to rulemaking petitions within a reasonable timeframe. The lawsuit alleges that the Biden administration’s failure to respond to the petition is an unreasonable delay, citing the urgency of the climate crisis.
[1] Center for Biological Diversity, Wildearth Guardians, and Friends of the Earth
[2] https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/lawsuit-targets-us-delay-on-petition-to-phase-out-public-lands-oil-drilling-2023-04-25/
[3] https://biologicaldiversity.org/programs/public_lands/energy/dirty_energy_development/pdfs/Petition-to-Phase-Down-Fossil-Fuel-Production-on-Public-Lands-and-Water-19-Jan-2022.pdf
[USA] Coalition urges Congress to include critical transmission funding in FY 2024 budget
A coalition of over 40 clean energy organizations, environmental groups, developers, manufacturers, labor and consumer groups, and other nonprofits[1] sent a letter to the leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee on April 24, 2023, urging Congress to provide robust funding for high-capacity transmission deployment and research through the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fiscal Year 2024 budget.[2] The organizations highlighted the new research, such as the DOE’s draft Transmission Needs Study, emphasizing the “pressing need for additional electric transmission infrastructure” in nearly all regions of the country. The letter states that increased funding for the Grid Deployment Office (GDO), Office of Electricity (OE), and Energy Information Administration (EIA) “is critical to drive substantial clean energy deployment, unleash billions in private investment, create thousands of new jobs, deliver low-cost energy to benefit customers, and substantially reduce emissions.”
Specifically, the organizations encouraged Congress to consider funding for the GDO to support innovative efforts to address planning and permitting challenges to enable a resilient and reliable electricity system; support for GDO to designate National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors on a route-specific, applicant-driven basis; funding for the OE to help ensure the electric grid is resilient to increasingly severe weather, cyber, and physical attacks; robust investment in the Transmission Reliability and Resilience and Applied Grid Transformation Solutions programs; and additional funding for the EIA to upgrade its emissions data dashboard.
[1] American Clean Power Association, American Council on Renewable Energy, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid, Berkshire Hathaway Energy, BlueGreen Alliance, Business Council for Sustainable Energy, Cypress Creek Renewables, Enel North America, Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Innergex Renewable Energy, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Unit 1245, Invenergy, Longroad Energy, National Electrical Manufacturers Association, Natural Resources Defense Council, NextEra Energy Transmission, Niskanen Center, Onward Energy, Pattern Energy, Pine Gate Renewables, Sol Systems, Solar Energy Industries Association, SOLV Energy, TPI Composites, VEIR, and Vestas-American Wind Technology.
[2] https://cleanpower.org/news/40-organizations-call-on-congress-to-include-critical-transmission-funding-in-fy-2024-budget/
[USA] EDF study finds utilities, fleet owners, consumers benefit when utilities cover infrastructure costs to support EV charging
According to a new report released on April 14, 2023, by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), an international nonprofit focused on solutions to environmental problems, utilities covering the cost of infrastructure upgrades needed for fleet charging can increase their revenue without raising electricity rates.[1] Large-scale electrification of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles is essential for the U.S. to meet its climate goals. However, the cost of upgrading the electrical infrastructure required to make a commercial site ready for EV charging, called “make-ready,” can account for up to 30% of the total cost of charging for fleets. Most U.S. utilities and regulators have been reluctant to finance these grid upgrades due to fears that it will lead to increasing everyone's electricity rates to pay for them.
The analysis, conducted for EDF by Synapse Energy Economics, uses two New York State utilities—Con Edison and National Grid—as case studies. It found that if utilities cover the make-ready cost for both private and municipal fleets, the investment will pay off for utilities and have a positive to neutral impact on ratepayers in both utility service areas. The study finds that with managed charging— the practice of aligning EV charging during times when clean, affordable electricity is most abundant — Con Edison’s make-ready program generates $1.1 billion in net revenue between 2023-2045, while National Grid’s program generates $141 million in the same time period. Managed charging is the practice of aligning EV charging during times when clean, affordable electricity is most abundant, reducing stress on the larger grid and mitigating pollution from power plants. Even without managed charging, the analysis found that investing in make-ready programs still had a positive to neutral impact. In addition, EDF contends that the results can be applied to states across the country due to the nature of the utilities studied; the two New York utilities are at opposite ends of the spectrum regarding grid costs, electricity demand profiles, and region.
[1] https://www.edf.org/media/worth-investment-report-finds-utilities-fleet-owners-consumers-benefit-when-utilities-cover
[USA] PJM asks FERC to help resolve generator complaints about Winter Storm Elliott penalties
On April 14, 2023, PJM Interconnect asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to help lead discussions to resolve eight pending complaints against the grid operator by power plant owners over penalties for failing to meet their capacity obligations during December 2022 Winter Storm Elliott.[1] At the peak of Winter Storm Elliott, about 57,000 MW were offline in PJM’s footprint.[2] About 63% of all outages were natural gas-fired power plants, 28% coal, 4% oil, 2% nuclear, 1% hydroelectric, and about 1% other. According to a fact sheet released by PJM, about 200 market participants face roughly $1.8 billion in performance penalties for falling short of their required power deliveries on December 23 and 24.
In the request, PJM said FERC should appoint one or more settlement judges to help PJM, the complainants, and the intervenors resolve as many of the non-performance charge disputes as possible. PJM said it plans to answer each complaint and show that in each case, the assessed non-performance charges follow its tariff; that the relevant tariff provisions are just and reasonable, assuming they are even open to challenge; and that PJM properly invoked its emergency procedures. However, PJM noted that it recognizes there are benefits to a quick resolution to the dispute.
[1] https://elibrary.ferc.gov/eLibrary/filelist?accession_number=20230414-5132&optimized=false
[2] https://www.pjm.com/-/media/markets-ops/winter-storm-elliott/faq-winter-storm-elliott.ashx
[USA] NARUC, NASEO launch Advanced Nuclear State Collaborative
On April 10, 2023, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) announced the launch of the Advanced Nuclear State Collaborative (ANSC), a program to support the deployment of new nuclear generation in the U.S.[1] The program is supported by the Department of Energy (DOE) and will gather state utility regulators and state energy officials to enhance collective understanding of regulatory and policy questions surrounding reviews and deployment of new nuclear generation. The organizations invited states that are considering or actively working toward deploying advanced reactors to join ANSC because membership offers an opportunity for direct support from nuclear experts while participating in real-time peer learning. More than 30 utility commissions and state energy offices representing 23 states have signed on to join the ANSC. Program activities began in March 2023 with introductory calls from NARUC and NASEO to members, and a site visit to Richland, Washington, is scheduled for late April 2023.
[1] https://www.naruc.org/about-naruc/press-releases/new-naruc-naseo-advanced-nuclear-state-collaborative-helps-better-inform-state-approaches-to-new-nuclear-generation/
[USA] BLM gives final approval for $3B TransWest Express transmission project
On April 11, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) gave final approval, allowing for construction to begin on the TransWest Express transmission project. The BLM started reviewing the project in 2008.[1] The $3 billion transmission project is designed to deliver 3,000 MW of onshore wind generation from Wyoming to California and the Southwest. The 732-mile, bi-directional TransWest Express project is slated to run from a 600-turbine wind farm in Wyoming’s Carbon County to the Eldorado substation in southern Nevada in three segments. The project includes a 3,000-MW direct current (DC) segment between Wyoming and Utah and two 1,500-MW alternating current (AC) segments from Utah to the south of Las Vegas, NV. The project is being developed by TransWest Express LLC, a subsidiary of the Anschutz Corp. TransWest expects the first stage of its project will be completed in 2027. The full 3,000 MW line is expected to be completed by the end of 2028.
[1] https://www.transwestexpress.net/news/docs/BLM-Notice-to-Proceed-041123.pdf
[USA] Southeast Hydrogen Hub submits application to DOE for green hydrogen funding
On April 11, 2023, the Southeast Hydrogen Hub coalition announced it had applied to the Department of Energy (DOE) for funding to build a green hydrogen network spanning six states and including five major utilities.[1] Specifically, members of the coalition include Dominion Energy, Duke Energy, Louisville Gas & Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company (LG&E and KU), Southern Company, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and Battelle. The coalition’s goal is to develop a regional hydrogen hub that will allow members to deploy green hydrogen as a decarbonization solution for customers and communities. According to the press release, a hydrogen hub in the Southeastern U.S. could help in decarbonization efforts in the region and bring development benefits and jobs. The effort has the backing of lawmakers from both parties, including Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC).
The coalition is seeking funding from the $8 billion made available by the DOE through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to create regional clean hydrogen hubs. The Southeast Hydrogen Hub coalition was one of 79 potential hubs to submit initial concept papers to the DOE in 2022. In late December 2022, the DOE issued notices to the coalition and 32 other applicants, encouraging them to proceed with submitting full applications by April 7, 2023. Final funding decisions are expected by the fall of 2023.
[1] https://www.tva.com/newsroom/press-releases/southeast-hydrogen-hub-coalition-submits-formal-application-for-funding-to-the-u.s.-department-of-energy
[USA] GAO warns of growing threats to U.S hydropower
On March 30, 2023, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report finding that four power marketing administrations (PMAs)—Bonneville Power Administration, Southeastern Power Administration (SEPA), Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA), and Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)—face increasing risks from climate change and must prepare for these vulnerabilities.[1] The four PMAs are run by the Department of Energy (DOE) and sell electricity generated from federal hydropower dams to public utilities, rural cooperatives, and Indian Tribes in over 30 states. These entities face risks to their operations, including reduced dam generation due to drought conditions and extreme heat, wildfires, and extreme storms. Reduced generation could raise power prices and reduce deliveries of low-emission hydroelectricity. Despite this, GAO found that two of the PMAs missed a DOE deadline to write assessments on the risks associated with climate change and develop plans to address them. WAPA and SEPA said that staffing issues contributed to the delay but that they would prepare them before the end of 2023.
[1] https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-23-106224?utm_campaign=usgao_email&utm_content=daybook&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
[USA] ESIG report: EV charging plans should consider grid needs
According to a new report released by the Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG), a nonprofit focused on grid transformation, on April 4, 2023, state transportation plans created to access funds from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula program do not consider the locational needs of the U.S. power grid.[1] The NEVI program was created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and provides $5 billion to states to develop a national electric vehicle (EV) charging network. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved plans submitted by all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in 2022.
As EV sales increase and charging stations are built, new demands will be placed on electric utilities. ESIG’s report, titled “Leveraging Locational and Temporal Flexibility in Transportation Electrification to Benefit Power Systems,” examined how locationally flexible demand from EVs could be used to address grid needs. It considered potential use cases and their challenges, identified key questions around designing incentives, and offered ideas for regulators and policymakers as they work to support EV infrastructure. The report finds that “Well-managed electrification across the distribution and transmission systems can reduce overall costs and emissions, improve equity outcomes, and help smooth variability in wind and solar generation.” Optimally connecting EV loads means charging site planning “should consider transmission and distribution constraints and locations where customers can take advantage of lower power prices.”
[1] https://www.esig.energy/leveraging-locational-and-temporal-flexibility-in-transportation-electrification-to-benefit-power-systems/
[Japan] Octopus Energy announces investment in Yotsuya Capital
British company Octopus Energy Generation announced on April 5, 2023, that it is investing in Yotsuya Capita, a solar developer in Japan, with the aim to accelerate Japan’s energy transition.[1] Octopus Energy Generation manages over 3 GW of renewable energy assets like wind and solar farms across 13 countries, worth nearly £6 billion. The deal is the company’s first investment in the Asian renewables market, with other projects already lined up in Japan and elsewhere across the continent. The initial seven-figure investment was made on behalf of the Sky fund, which is managed by Octopus Energy Generation, and will enable Yotsuya Capital to develop 250 MW of new solar in Japan over the next five years. Yotsuya Capital plans to sell the solar energy through long-term corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs). The new solar power could generate enough green power for the equivalent of almost 100,000 homes. The move comes as Octopus Energy’s retail business in Japan reaches 160,000 customers.
[1] https://octopus.energy/press/octopus-energy-kicks-off-asian-renewables-push-with-first-japanese-solar-deal/
[USA] DOE releases reports highlighting commercialization paths for long-duration storage, advanced nuclear, clean hydrogen
On March 21, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced the launch of its Pathways to Commercial Liftoff, a series of reports charting pathways to commercialize long-duration storage[1], advanced nuclear reactors, and clean hydrogen.[2] The reports are designed to help the private sector and other stakeholders make decisions about emerging technologies that are needed to slash greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector. Each report highlights possible solutions to the challenges facing the technologies and routes to commercialization. Additional reports are expected in the coming months.
The reports concluded that by 2030, cumulative investments must increase from approximately $40 billion to $300 billion across the hydrogen, nuclear, and long-duration energy storage sectors. In the clean hydrogen report, the DOE found that production for U.S. demand could grow from about 1 million metric tons a year to about 10 MMT/year in 2030. However, despite increased investor engagement and project announcements, the DOE report states that infrastructure buildout, demand uncertainty, workforce development, and other challenges to at-scale adoption need to be addressed for clean hydrogen to realize its full potential.
In the long-duration storage report, the DOE found that the U.S. grid may need 225 GW to 460 GW of long-duration storage to support power markets for a net zero economy by 2060, representing $330 billion in capital spending. To reach commercial viability, technological progress, cost reductions, and an increase in public and private investment must be achieved. For advanced nuclear reactors, the DOE found that U.S. nuclear capacity could triple by 2050 from about 100 GW today. The report identified several obstacles, including increasing deployment of mature technologies and building efficient and timely delivery models.
[1] The DOE defines long-duration storage as resources that can provide continuous energy for 10 hours to about 160 hours.
[2] https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-releases-new-reports-pathways-commercial-liftoff-accelerate-clean-energy-technologies
[USA] Avangrid signs 240 MW solar PPA with Meta
On March 20, 2023, Avangrid, a U.S. subsidiary of Spanish utility Iberdrola, announced that it has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Meta to procure energy from its True North solar PV project.[1] True North is a 240 MW solar farm under development in Falls County, Texas, and Avangrid’s first solar facility in the state. The solar farm will deliver 240 MW of solar energy to Meta once it reaches commercial operations in early 2025. According to Avangrid, the project will create over 200 local jobs during its construction and operation and generate over $40 million in property taxes over 25 years.
Since 2020, Meta’s global operations have been supported by 100% renewable energy. The True North project will support Meta’s upcoming data center in nearby Temple, Texas, their second data center in Texas. With more than 8.6 GW of installed renewable capacity, including 1.1 GW of solar projects operating and under construction, Avangrid is the third largest renewable energy operator in the U.S. the company has more than 25 GW of clean energy under development, including solar, onshore wind, offshore wind, and battery energy storage.
[1] https://www.avangrid.com/w/avangrid-to-support-meta-s-operations-in-texas-with-new-240-mw-solar-farm
[USA] PG&E reaches 96% greenhouse gas-free electricity in 2022
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced on March 20, 2023, that its customers received 96% of their electricity from greenhouse gas-free sources in 2022, making PG&E’s mix among the cleanest electricity portfolios in the world.[1] About 40% of PG&E’s total electricity mix came from renewable resources such as biopower, small hydroelectric, solar, and wind power in 2022. 49% of electricity came from nuclear power generated by Diablo Canyon Power Plant and 7% came from large hydroelectric power.
According to the press release, PG&E was the first energy company to support the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, which set the stage for the state's transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future. PG&E is also planning to exceed the state's requirements under Senate Bill 100, which requires 60% renewables by 2030 and 100% renewables and zero-carbon resources by 2045. PG&E’s Climate Strategy Report outlines the company’s plan to meet California's carbon neutrality goals five years early in 2040 and remove more greenhouse gases than it emits by 2050. Going forward, PG&E plans to deploy thousands of battery energy storage projects through 2025 and beyond. PG&E has contracts for battery energy storage projects totaling more than 3,000 MW of capacity being deployed through 2025. The company is also working to enable electric vehicles to participate in vehicle-to-grid integration programs to support grid reliability and climate resilience.
[1] https://www.pge.com/en_US/about-pge/media-newsroom/news-details.page?pageID=58e51c06-83b5-4c6e-bfb2-c10eeae99d59&ts=1679514345499