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What utilities learned from Winter Storm Fern Unpacking how the grid mostly pulled through, why the Southeast struggled, and what it will take to modernize a grid under pressure

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Event promotion for a Latitude Dispatch: What utilities learned from Winter Storm Fern, featuring Lisa Martine Jenkins and Jim Kapsis

I'm gearing up to talk to Jim Kapsis of the Ad Hoc Group for tomorrow's Latitude Dispatch. Have any questions about what utilities learned -- or should have learned -- from Winter Storm Fern? Send em my way at lisa@latitudemedia.com, or via DM.

Be there, 1pm ET!

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What utilities learned from Winter Storm Fern Unpacking how the grid mostly pulled through, why the Southeast struggled, and what it will take to modernize a grid under pressure

Link to register here! 🔌💡

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Trump wants Venezuelan oil. What about critical minerals? Unpacking what the U.S. takeover means for the global critical minerals market.

T-one day til @ceboudreau.bsky.social talks with Alexis Harmon for the year's first Latitude Dispatch.

Would hate to miss it 🔌💡

cc: @latitudemedia.bsky.social @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social

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The rise of the electroyuan Are we witnessing the end of the petrodollar?

I've been wondering about this myself! Some additional context here: www.latitudemedia.com/news/the-ris...

-Sep 30: USDA releases guidance saying they can use contingency fund
-Oct 10: USDA tells states to prepare for lapse
-Oct 23: USDA deletes guidance saying they can use contingency fund
-Oct 24: USDA says it can’t use contingency fund
-Oct 31: Courts tell USDA to release funds
-Nov 1: no funds go out

Topsoe pauses work on Virginia factory, as electrolyzer demand dips Scoop: The Danish manufacturer’s decision follows the earlier sunset of the 45V clean hydrogen production tax credit.

China's lead in manufacturing the electrolyzers needed for hydrogen production is growing as yet another major company pauses plans for a U.S. factory.

In this case, it's Topsoe's plant in Virginia, per @amenasaiyid.bsky.social in @latitudemedia.bsky.social:

www.latitudemedia.com/news/topsoe-...

And if you want to read the ANOPR for yourself ⤵️

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Enormous thanks to @tnorris.bsky.social for the speedy thoughts on the significance of this development 🙏

Wright directs FERC to fast track large load interconnection In a notice of proposed rulemaking, the Energy Secretary endorsed accelerating interconnection for flexible loads like data centers.

Late night filing from Chris Wright that could greatly expand federal authority over interconnection -- and fast track the process for flexible large loads. By me for @latitudemedia.bsky.social ⤵️

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Record leap in CO2 fuels fears of accelerating global heating CO2 in air hit new high last year, with scientists concerned natural land and ocean carbon sinks are weakening

You ain't seen nothin' yet. Wait until the Trump effect kicks in in 2025 and beyond.

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Scoop: These are the 321 awards DOE is canceling All of the awards, totaling $7.5 billion, are for projects in blue states.

Maeve broke the news of the first list last week, which -- unlike the still mysterious second list -- has been confirmed by DOE to represent at least a portion of the agency's planned award cancellations.

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There’s a second DOE project cancellation list According to a leaked document, DOE appears poised to cancel an additional $16 billion worth of Biden-era awards.

And for some context, here's my and @maeveallsup.bsky.social's original piece on the second list, which we obtained on Tuesday: www.latitudemedia.com/news/theres-...

A screenshot of the searchable database, with the title "These are the 647 awards DOE allegedly plans to cancel," with 14 rows of data, showing awards under ARPA-E and EERE.

Here's a lil screenshot of what it looks like; it's sortable by column, and awards are color-coded according to how much is on the line.

Chart of the number of awards DOE is poised to potentially cancel (647), and the funds awarded (nearly $24 billion), broken down by office

I spent time this week parsing the second list of (potential) DOE award cancellations that has been circulating DC, and it occurred to me that others would probably appreciate a clean, searchable dataset.

So I made one, for @latitudemedia.bsky.social :

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There are two lists of award terminations circulating Washington, D.C. Here’s a compilation of both — with a searchable dataset.

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SCOOP: These are the 321 awards DOE is canceling All of the awards, totaling $7.5 billion, are for projects in blue states.

Yesterday, Russ Vought tweeted out that DOE is canceling nearly $8 billion in clean energy funding. Today, @latitudemedia.bsky.social @maeveallsup.bsky.social obtained the list of all 321 projects that are having their awards pulled.

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We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

A screenshot of a post by the Jane Goodall Institute on LinkedIn stating that they learned that Dr. Goodall passed away due to natural causes in California while on her speaking to her current speaking tour there.

The world has lost its most powerful advocate for nature and hope. Yet many remain who will continue her legacy and I know she will continue to inspire generations more.

Report: DOE is in the midst of a historic labor shortage A recent analysis shows that even offices managing nuclear and fossil energy projects don’t have enough staff to disburse funds.

"The thousands of DOE employees who exited the federal service amid the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s sweep of the agency has resulted in the largest staffing drop-off in the agency’s history," reports @maeveallsup.bsky.social: www.latitudemedia.com/news/report-... 🔌💡

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Our team is growing! Latitude Media is hiring a full-time, mid-career reporter to work with me, @maeveallsup.bsky.social, and @stephenlacey.bsky.social on the editorial team, covering all things energy transition. Apply by October 3 :)

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Record wildfire smoke kills more people each year than car crashes. It’s about to get worse. The past six summers have been the smokiest on record. New research shows that smoke could become the costliest consequence of climate change for Americans.

It's not your imagination: Wildfire smoke in the U.S. has dramatically worsened since 2019. According to a new study, it's already killing 41,000 people a year - and it's poised to get much worse.

new from me @johnmuyskens.bsky.social and @sadbumblebee.buzz

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More than 85 climate scientists filed >400 pages of public comments today pushing back against the findings of the DOE’s Climate Working Group Report. A 🧵

75% of North American data center growth is in low-cost electricity markets Report: 2025’s “market turbulence” from tariffs and DeepSeek isn’t slowing the market so far.

75% percent of North American data center growth is occurring in markets with low electricity costs, according to a report by real estate services firm JLL. Additionally, between now and 2030, North America could see $1 trillion in data center investment.

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How AI is changing our digital energy footprints As AI transforms from task-based tools to always-on companions, it’s adding up to power plant level demand.

🎧 Listen now: Open Circuit, MIT’s Vijay Gadepally explains how AI’s shift from single tasks to always-on assistants is pushing energy demand to power-plant scale.

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Trump admin is altering previous National Climate Assessments. These were produced by hundreds of climate scientists and mandated by Congress. (1/2)

E.P.A. Moves to Cancel $7 Billion in Grants for Solar Energy

Scoop: EPA is preparing to cancel $7 billion in grants intended to help low- and moderate-income families install solar panels www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/c...

American climate journalist Alec Luhn missing on Norwegian glacier A search is underway for award-winning climate journalist Alec Luhn, a Wisconsin native, who is missing on a Norwegian glacier.

I’m sharing this hoping that someone hiking the same route in Norway might see this. Let’s find @alecluhn.bsky.social!

Paris cycling numbers double in one year thanks to massive investment and it's not stopping The report delves into the nuances of Parisian cycling culture, exploring the vibrant community of riders who navigate the city's streets

Paris urban biking DOUBLED in just one year.

“Cycling in Paris has transcended mere trendiness; it’s become a fundamental aspect of the city’s identity. Despite challenges like inclement weather, cyclists continue to flock to the streets, setting new records and reshaping the urban landscape.”