Author Archives: Katherine O'Konski

EIA Finds Hydro Most Prevalent Renewable Generation Source in 2017; California Signs 100% Clean Electricity Bill into Law

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Katherine O'Konski

Hydroelectricity represented the largest share of renewable generation in 19 states in 2017, according to a report published by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Tuesday.  Hydroelectricity was also the most prevalent source of renewable electricity in 2017 in the … Continue reading →

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EPA Issues “Affordable Clean Energy” Proposal to Replace the Clean Power Plan

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Katherine O'Konski

UPDATED 09.11.2018 The notice of public hearing was published in the Federal Register on September 10, 2018. The online registration form to speak at the public hearing is available here. UPDATED 09.07.2018 The proposed rule was published in the Federal … Continue reading →

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New York Solicits Public Comments on Energy Storage Roadmap, Including $350 Million in Incentives

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Katherine O'Konski

Last month, New York released its Energy Storage Roadmap, identifying a range of policy, regulatory, and programmatic actions that the state and market actors can undertake to achieve New York’s goal of installing 1,500 MW of storage by 2025.  The … Continue reading →

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EIA Adds Puerto Rico to Its Monthly Electric Generator Inventory; DOE Releases Report on Energy Resilience Solutions

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Katherine O'Konski

Recovery from the damage caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria—causing the longest power outage in U.S. history—continues in Puerto Rico.  This week, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that it has added Puerto Rico to its Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator … Continue reading →

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GAO Study: Reported Federal Climate Change Spending Increased by $4.4 Billion Since 2010

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Katherine O'Konski

On May 30, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued an analysis on reported federal climate change funding, prepared as a report to Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.  The analysis … Continue reading →

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