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

OurEnergyPolicy Event Summary - Industrial Policy and Free Market
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January 21, 2025
OurEnergyPolicy
Energy Efficiency in the Southeast
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January 3, 2025
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
State Capacity for Building Infrastructure
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December 11, 2024
Aspen Institute
State Efforts To Decarbonize Key Industrial Sectors
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November 14, 2024
Center for American Progress
Toward a Cleantech-Led Economic Development Strategy for South Carolina
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October 29, 2024
Rocky Mountain Institute
The State of Critical Minerals Report 2024
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October 21, 2024
The Payne Institute for Public Policy at Colorado School of Mines
U.S. Offshore Wind Market Report (2024 Q3)
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October 14, 2024
Oceantic Network
Federal Incentive for Alternative Fuel Refueling Infrastructure, IRC § 30C
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September 30, 2024
The Transport Project
National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy
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September 23, 2024
Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
Offshore Wind Market Report: 2024 Edition
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August 22, 2024
U.S. Department of Energy and NREL

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

Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Clean Hydrogen 2024 Update
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December 27, 2024
U.S. Department of Energy
Hydrogen Shot: Water Electrolysis Technology Assessment
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December 7, 2024
U.S. Department of Energy
Department of Energy Hydrogen Program Plan
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December 3, 2024
U.S. Department of Energy
World Energy Transitions Outlook 2024
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November 14, 2024
International Renewable Energy Agency
Capturing the Benefits of Industrial Decarbonization for Houston and Beyond
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October 29, 2024
Rocky Mountain Institute
Capturing the Benefits of Industrial Decarbonization for Houston and Beyond
Resource
October 11, 2024
Rocky Mountain Institute
Fact Sheet: Green Hydrogen’s Impact on Water Supplies
Resource
September 10, 2024
Clean Energy Group
Hydrogen for Ammonia
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September 10, 2024
Energy Innovation
Hydrogen for Refining
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September 10, 2024
Energy Innovation
Hydrogen for Primary Steel
Resource
September 10, 2024
Energy Innovation
Fact Sheet: Blue Hydrogen’s Impact on Water Supplies
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September 10, 2024
Clean Energy Group
Hydrogen for Petrochemicals
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September 10, 2024
Energy Innovation
Hydrogen for Seasonal Electric Storage
Resource
September 2, 2024
Energy Innovation
Hydrogen for Industrial Process Heat
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September 2, 2024
Energy Innovation
Hydrogen for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
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September 2, 2024
Energy Innovation
Hydrogen for Light-Duty Vehicles
Resource
September 2, 2024
Energy Innovation

Publications on Offshore Wind

West Coast Offshore Wind Transmission Study
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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
Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Offshore Wind
Resource
May 2, 2024
U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. Offshore Wind Quarterly Market Report
Resource
May 1, 2024
Oceantic Network
 
Recording
March 24, 2021
Recording
April 9, 2021

Publications on Solar

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
50 States of Solar Q1 2023 Quarterly Report Executive Summary
Resource
April 15, 2023
North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center
Energize Your Impact
Resource
April 4, 2023
Clean Energy States Alliance
Addressing Regulatory Challenges to Tribal Solar Deployment
Resource
March 31, 2023
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Observations and Lessons Learned From Installing Residential Roofing-Integrated Photovoltaics
Resource
March 22, 2023
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
US Solar Market Insight: 2022 Year in Review Executive Summary
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March 15, 2023
Wood Mackenzie and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Inclusive Shared Solar: The State Policy Landscape and Select Community Solar Project Profiles
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February 23, 2023
National Association of State Energy Officials and National Energy Assistance Directors Association
Global Solar Report 2023 Edition
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February 10, 2023
Raptor Maps