September 2022 in Review

 

This month in energy saw a range of analyses on the Inflation Reduction Act, the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history. Newly published reports also call attention to the need for smart policy to optimize the US’ clean energy transition, emerging technology that can help achieve an equitable energy future, and considerations for nuclear as a clean energy resource.

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Popular Issues in September


Understanding the Impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on U.S. Energy

The recently-passed historic legislation allocates apporximately $370 billion to curb harmful emissions and promote green technology. the bill makrs the fulfillment of large parts of a long-promised Democratic platform.  

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Publications on the Inflation Reduction Act

The NEA Small Modular Reactor Dashboard
Resource
September 11, 2025
NEA
Creating Transition Intelligence
Resource
August 6, 2025
RMI
NEA Global Forum Symposium
Resource
August 6, 2025
NEA
Hedging Natural Gas Shocks
Resource
June 12, 2025
Employ America
Short-Term Energy Outlook
Resource
June 6, 2025
EIA
2025 Manufacturing Roadmap
Resource
May 28, 2025
BlueGreen Alliance

RE+ Conference Sees Renewed Momentum for Renewable Energy Transition

Following a period of slow progress on renewable energy, attendees at the RE+ Conference in Anaheim, CA lauded the Inflation Reduction Act for its measures on energizing renewables, alleviating supply chain issues, and promoting domestic manufacturing. 

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Publications on Hydrogen

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Fact Sheet
Resource
July 15, 2025
The Transport Project
Building Markets to Scale Carbon Management Solutions
Resource
June 15, 2025
International Energy Forum
Regulating Hydrogen: A Primer For Energy Regulators
Resource
June 4, 2025
Energy Innovation, Regulatory Energy Transition Accelerator
Hydrogen — Made in America, For America
Resource
March 28, 2025
Rocky Mountain Institute
Hydrogen: Closing the Cost Gap
Resource
March 11, 2025
Hydrogen Council
Encouraging Transportation Energy Solutions that Work Today
Resource
January 31, 2025
The Transport Project
Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Clean Hydrogen 2024 Update
Resource
December 27, 2024
U.S. Department of Energy
Leveraging De-Risking Instruments and International Co-ordination to Catalyse Investment in Clean Hydrogen
Resource
December 17, 2024
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Hydrogen Shot: Water Electrolysis Technology Assessment
Resource
December 7, 2024
U.S. Department of Energy
Department of Energy Hydrogen Program Plan
Resource
December 3, 2024
U.S. Department of Energy
World Energy Transitions Outlook 2024
Resource
November 14, 2024
International Renewable Energy Agency
Capturing the Benefits of Industrial Decarbonization for Houston and Beyond
Resource
October 29, 2024
Rocky Mountain Institute
Capturing the Benefits of Industrial Decarbonization for Houston and Beyond
Resource
October 11, 2024
Rocky Mountain Institute

Publications on Offshore Wind

Offshore Wind Energy: Actions Needed to Address Gaps in Interior's Oversight of Development
Resource
April 14, 2025
U.S. Government Accountability Office
Making Offshore Wind Work
Resource
April 1, 2025
ESMAP
West Coast Offshore Wind Transmission Study
Resource
January 23, 2025
U.S. Department of Energy
Charting the Path: An Energy Earthshots Initiative Report
Resource
January 20, 2025
U.S. Department of Energy Energy Earthshots
Offshore Wind Energy Guide
Resource
December 22, 2024
U.S. Department of Energy
The Strategic Value of Community Benefits in Offshore Wind Development
Resource
November 25, 2024
Energy Sector Management Assistance Program
Offshore Wind Roadmap for Turkiye
Resource
November 6, 2024
Energy Sector Management Assistance Program
U.S. Offshore Wind Market Report (2024 Q3)
Resource
October 14, 2024
Oceantic Network
Offshore Wind Workforce Safety Standards and Training Resource
Resource
September 9, 2024
U.S. Department of Energy and NREL
Offshore Wind Market Report: 2024 Edition
Resource
August 22, 2024
U.S. Department of Energy and NREL
Wind Energy: Technologies and Approaches to Help Address Environmental Effects
Resource
July 23, 2024
United States Government Accountability Office
Offshore Wind Development Program: Scenarios for Offshore Wind Development in Brazil
Resource
July 18, 2024
Energy Sector Management Assistance Program
Increases of Offshore Wind Potential in a Warming World
Resource
July 10, 2024
AGU Publications
Top Ten Clean Technology Trends in 2024
Resource
May 28, 2024
S&P Global
An Operations and Maintenance Roadmap for U.S. Offshore Wind
Resource
May 16, 2024
U.S. Department of Energy
 
Recording
March 24, 2021
Recording
April 9, 2021

Publications on Solar

Case Study: CrescentCare Community Health Center
Resource
December 4, 2025
Clean Energy Group
The Economic Impact of Community Solar
Resource
April 8, 2025
Coalition for Community Solar Access
Income Verification Strategies for Income-Based Solar Programs
Resource
July 1, 2024
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
From Sun to Roof to Grid: Power Systems and Distributed PV Technical Report
Resource
September 20, 2023
Energy Sector Management Assistance Program
Case Study: Solar Thermal at Colgate-Palmolive Factory
Resource
June 12, 2023
Renewable Thermal Collaborative