Research shows RNG industry consolidating as major players announce new or completed projects
A report from WoodMackenzie found that market consolidation could lead to greater efficiencies and drive technology upgrades at landfills. Meanwhile, WM and Waste Connections shared progress on their RNG projects....
Vilsack addresses biofuels tax credit concerns at Growth Energy Summit
U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he’d like to see guidance from his agency on the 45Z tax credit issued before the end of December. During this morning’s Growth Energy Biofuels Summit, Vilsack said he’s pressing...
Fluence sources lithium battery modules from Utah for ESS
Fluence Energy has officially started manufacturing lithium battery modules at a facility in Utah. These battery modules will incorporate battery cells manufactured in Tennessee. This marks a key step in Fluence’s strategy to scale module production...
Solar News
The fallout from PJM’s record-setting capacity auction
Utilities, power plant owners, state lawmakers and regulators are responding to PJM's latest capacity auction, with an eye on the ones ahead....
New York cannot afford nuclear power and must not slow down its Climate Act
Claims that small modular reactors will provide cheaper, safer and faster nuclear energy remain unproven, echoing the same empty promises that led to past failures. ...
Over $12M allocated for energy efficiency, clean energy projects in eighth round of DOE awards
The 35 grantees announced Wednesday will use the funds for projects that include conducting energy assessments and installing EV charging stations, the U.S. Department of Energy said....
450 projects invited to apply for Round 2 of 48C advanced energy tax credit
More than 800 concept papers were submitted to the IRS, Treasury and Energy Depts. for Round 2 of the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit (48C) Program. The concept papers (project proposals) equate to nearly $40...
Bureau of Land Management proposes 31 million acres of western land for solar development
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced its proposed roadmap for solar energy development on public lands, designed to expand efficient and environmentally responsible solar project permitting on public lands across the West. Today’s release...
Agriculture News
Federal Reserve indicates interest rate cuts are coming soon
A senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says interest rate cuts are expected soon. Cortney Cowley says the chair of the Federal Reserve made the announcement last week. “Price stability is one of...
Several ag tax benefits in limbo after 2025
An ag tax professor says several tax benefits are scheduled to expire at the end of 2025. Roger McEowen with the Washburn University School of Law says the qualified business income deduction would be eliminated. “This...
“Put more farm back in the farm bill”
A member of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says there is a slim possibility of getting a bill passed before the end of the fiscal year. U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R, Indiana) tells Brownfield a lack of ag...
Limited rail capacity in Mexico a concern for U.S. trade
The chief economist at the National Grain and Feed Association says rail service capacity issues in Mexico are starting to effect U.S. ag trade. Max Fisher tells Brownfield… “There’s a lot of trade going on between...
Congress asked to reauthorize CFTC
House Ag Committee leaders heard strong support for reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as part of a subcommittee hearing Thursday. Walter Lukken is a former CFTC Commissioner and President and CEO of the Futures...
