Another report questions low-emission gas certification

OIL & GAS: A report by climate advocates dismisses third-party certification of “low-emission” gas facilities as greenwashing that does little to actually lower methane emissions, though certifiers dispute its findings. (Inside Climate News)

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CLEAN ENERGY:

• The federal Inflation Reduction Act includes $720 million to help tribal governments access clean energy tax credits for the first time. (Marketplace)
• A new Columbia University report finds 378 wind and solar projects nationwide facing petitions, lawsuits, or other significant opposition from organized groups — nearly 100 more than a year before. (E&E News, subscription)
• The U.S. Energy Department shares cybersecurity best practices for clean energy suppliers and consumers. (Utility Dive)

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COAL: Residents of a former Pennsylvania coal community say the federal government has forgotten about them as they struggle to replace lost jobs and tax income, highlighting President Biden’s need to convince similar communities they won’t be left behind. (Washington Post)

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POLITICS:

• Former President Trump spreads misinformation about how climate policies will affect national security, railing against electric tanks and sustainable jet fuel. (Politico)
• A top contender to be former President Trump’s next vice presidential running mate, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has had to navigate the political divide separating residents over a proposed carbon pipeline. (Associated Press)

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GRID:

• U.S. House Democrats urge the U.S. Energy Department to add Texas to a list of areas served by proposed federal interconnection corridors. (The Hill)
• Clean energy groups urge federal regulators to reject the PJM Interconnection’s plan to meet new generator interconnection requirements, saying it fails to comply with most of the rules. (Utility Dive)

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES: A mapping tool finds electric vehicle charging deserts persist even in strong EV markets, including Los Angeles. (Axios)

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EMISSIONS: North Carolina’s state consumer advocate criticizes Duke Energy for failing to leverage a federal loan program to save ratepayers hundreds of millions and build more clean energy. (Energy News Network)

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GEOTHERMAL: Southern California Edison signs on to purchase 320 MW of power from an enhanced geothermal energy facility under development in Utah, boosting the nascent technology. (KTXL)

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HYDROPOWER: Yakama Nation leaders criticize federal regulators for failing to consult with them on a proposed pumped hydropower storage project in Washington state after the tribe refused to reveal ceremonial and religious knowledge. (High Country News)

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COMMENTARY: An editor celebrates Congress’ passage of a nuclear funding bill, saying it lays a roadmap for bipartisan climate action. (Washington Post)

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