PJM Interconnection on Nov. 10 approved a fourth project under its expedited interconnection process, advancing efforts to bring new generation capacity online as electricity demand increases across its 13-state region. The latest approval covers a 500-megawatt battery storage facility proposed by Little Blue Solar in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, within the Allegheny Electric Cooperative Transmission System…...
The U.S. Energy Department’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing on Nov. 10 announced the financial close of a $480 million loan to Arena Energy for Project Elkhorn, marking the department’s first completed financing supporting domestic oil and natural gas production. The project will modernize 22 offshore platforms in the Gulf of America, off the coast…...
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Nov. 9 opened a public comment period on draft guidance establishing requirements for companies seeking to develop advanced nuclear energy projects in the state. The document will outline the process for the state’s initial review of proposed projects, including the standards developers must meet and the criteria…...
Energy affordability is emerging as a growing regulatory priority across states, with utility commissions launching investigations and reviews to assess existing regulatory frameworks, ratemaking practices, and cost-recovery mechanisms. These efforts aim to… Read the full report …...
Energy affordability is emerging as a growing regulatory priority across states, with utility commissions launching investigations and reviews to assess existing regulatory frameworks, ratemaking practices, and cost-recovery mechanisms. These efforts aim to identify potential reforms to address affordability concerns and strengthen customer protections.
Empowering Energy Decision-Makers: EnerKnol Delivers Real-Time Regulatory Insights at NARUC 2026 The EnerKnol team is now on site in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the NARUC 2026 Annual Meeting and Education Conference, taking place November 8 to 11 at the Sheraton Puerto Rico. The conference brings regulators, federal officials and utility leaders together to examine…...
ISO New England on Nov. 2 stated that it has started allowing aggregations of distributed energy resources, or DERs, to participate in its wholesale electricity markets starting Nov. 1, enabling smaller energy assets to compete alongside traditional power generators. The new framework opens access to the region’s capacity, energy and ancillary services markets for combined…...
Nearly a decade after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, the island continues to struggle with unreliable electricity and recurring water service interruptions, despite…Read the full report …...
Nearly a decade after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, the island continues to struggle with unreliable electricity and recurring water service interruptions, despite substantial federal recovery funding. Major power outages, rising electricity costs, drought-driven water rationing, and pipeline failures highlight the interdependence of critical infrastructure and persistent vulnerabilities in infrastructure investment, fuel supply, utility governance, and emergency preparedness.
The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 30 announced a $237 million funding opportunity to strengthen domestic manufacturing of critical electric grid components and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. The investment is expected to generate approximately $125 million in annual utility savings and retain an estimated $50 million each year in the U.S. economy by reducing…...
Shaping the Energy Future: EnerKnol Showcases New Features at RE+ 2026 Innovation is transforming the energy industry, and regulatory intelligence is essential to navigating what comes next. As a proud Industry Regulatory Data Partner of Electricity Transformation Canada 2026, EnerKnol is excited to carry this momentum forward to RE+ 2026, taking place November 16–19 at…...
