Today’s headlines: Solar cut from REAP, new reliability standards for data centers, and more

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SOLAR

• The Trump administration rule change stripping solar from eligibility under the Rural Energy for America Program takes effect today. (Grist)

• The U.S. International Trade Commission finds that the domestic solar manufacturing market has been injured by solar cell imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos, clearing the way for the finalization of duties on the three countries. (Utility Dive)

• One of the largest solar projects in the U.S., totaling 1.3 GW, comes online in Indiana. (Times of Northwest Indiana)

GRID

• North American Electric Reliability Corp. stakeholders approve new reliability standards for data centers and other large loads, sending the rules to NERC’s board for approval. (Utility Dive)

WIND

• If the Trump administration succeeds at stopping the operation of Revolution Wind, it could increase costs for Connecticut consumers by $125 million per year. (Stamford Advocate)

NUCLEAR

• Startup The Nuclear Company, which aims to build conventional large reactors, backs away from a planned IPO as the nuclear market slows. (Axios)

FOSSIL FUELS

• While high energy demand and oil and gas shortages have pushed the world back toward coal power, the fossil fuel is still on track for a continued decline. (Grist)

OVERSIGHT

• Alabama’s decision to expand its Public Service Commission from three to seven members will dilute the impact of two PSC races happening next month. (Alabama Reflector)

GEOTHERMAL

• Geothermal power is attracting more investment than ever in the U.S. thanks to its bipartisan favorability and booming power demand. (Axios)

• The New York Public Service Commission advances two thermal network pilot projects that will draw thermal energy from geothermal boreholes and wastewater. (news release)