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The meaning of an ‘optimal’ clean energy investment is changing as prices rise, analysts report

Four non-transmission solutions for clean energy with new power lines in the permitting ‘Valley of Death’

As states differ on the benefits of Bitcoin, is there a solution to its climate and power-system impacts?

Hawai’i leads the way on advanced rate design with default time-of-use rates, fixed charge innovations

Coming EPA power plant rules will put carbon capture to the test, but better oversight is needed, critics say

Treasury Department guidance urgently needed to tap IRA’s clean energy ‘gold mine,’ analysts say

Duke, APS planning reforms show ways to work with stakeholders to meet emerging power system needs

‘No regrets’ approach to big batteries, green hydrogen and grid reliability urgently needed, analysts say

California's First Offshore Wind Auction: A Cautious Start with Long-Term Promise

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's first offshore wind lease sale in the Pacific Ocean concluded with winning bids totaling $757.1 million across five lease areas off central and northern California. The average price per acre was significantly lower than recent East Coast auctions, a result experts attribute to industry caution over supply chain issues, inflation, and the state's nascent floating offshore wind infrastructure. While lower bids may reduce upfront costs and benefit consumers, they also underscore the need for California to develop ports, transmission, and clear procurement policies to achieve its ambitious 25 GW by 2045 goal.

Transmission as a reliability and affordability strategy drives CAISO and SPP regional market ambitions