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EnerKnol’s power and utilities research covers all aspects of U.S. energy generation, transmission, markets, and regulations. Detailed coverage includes, but is not limited to, U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs), Independent System Operators (ISOs), and state Public Utility Commissions (PUCs). EnerKnol Research analyses filings, orders, notices, and agreements that affect day-to-day power markets and operations.

Jan232026

Pennsylvania Sets Emissions Reduction Goals in Line With Paris Climate Accord

U.S. Energy Department Announces $155 Million for 16 National Lab Projects to Boost Industrial Innovation

January 23, 2026

The U.S. Energy Department’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation on Jan. 22 selected 16 projects totaling $155 million to expand capabilities at the U.S. National Laboratories to develop and scale technologies that improve industrial efficiency and competitiveness. The awards are designed to drive process innovation, lower production costs, and strengthen long-term economic value…...

Jan232026

U.S. Energy Department Overhauls Energy Loan Portfolio, Targets $83 Billion in Biden-Era Commitments

January 23, 2026

The U.S. Energy Department on Jan. 22 announced a major restructuring of its federal energy lending operations, stating that the Office of Energy Dominance Financing will restructure, revise, or eliminate more than $83 billion in loans and conditional commitments tied to the Biden administration’s portfolio. The move is framed as a portfolio reset intended to…...

Week Ahead: CA’s Building Energy Action Plan, Utah’s Large Load Tariffs, MD Expands Energy Storage

January 22, 2026

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Jan222026

Ohio Regulator Approves FirstEnergy's Auction Results to Set Default Power Rates

New Jersey Governor Signs Orders to Freeze Rate Hikes, Fast-Track New Power Supply

January 22, 2026

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on Jan. 20 signed two executive orders aimed at immediate utility bill relief and accelerated in-state power development, positioning the action as an emergency response to escalating electricity costs and affordability pressure. The first order directs near-term ratepayer protections ahead of electricity bill increases expected in June and ties the…...

Jan192026

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Battery Storage Takes a Larger Role in Grid Modernization

January 19, 2026

Energy storage is gaining strategic importance as electricity demand surges and grid modernization accelerates across the…Read the full report …...

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Visual Primer: Battery Storage Takes a Larger Role in Grid Modernization

January 19, 2026

Energy storage is gaining strategic importance as electricity demand surges and grid modernization accelerates across the U.S. Recent legislative and policy actions signal a growing shift toward scaling and integrating battery storage into grid operations.

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Jan162026

New York Advances $485 Million Transmission Project to Enhance Grid Reliability, Support Renewables

New York Unveils Utility Accountability Plan to Protect Ratepayers and Ensure a Reliable Grid

January 16, 2026

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Jan. 13 unveiled a broad energy affordability and reliability agenda as part of her 2026 State of the State, advancing a utility accountability package designed to limit bill increases while ensuring the electric grid remains strong as demand grows. The plan combines consumer protection reforms, expanded customer assistance, and…...

Jan122026

Michigan Regulator Approves Energy Efficiency Programs for Low-Income Utility Customers

Illinois Enacts Legislation to Lower Utility Bills, Expand Battery Storage, Lift Nuclear Moratorium

January 12, 2026

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Jan. 8 signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, creating a new package of affordability and resource measures aimed at lowering electricity bills for working families while strengthening the state’s long-term energy supply. The legislation builds on the Future Energy Jobs Act and the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act…...

Week Ahead: DOE Explores AI Partnerships, Iowa’s Transmission Rules, ME Examines Time-of-Use Rates

January 10, 2026

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Dec222025

U.S. Energy Department to Invest $120 Million in Research Center to Advance Next Generation Battery Technology

Georgia Commission Approves 9.9 Gigawatts of New Generation for Data Centers With Ratepayer Protections

December 22, 2025

The Georgia Public Service Commission on Dec. 19 voted to approve an agreement allowing Georgia Power to move forward with 9,885 megawatts of new electricity generation, primarily intended to serve large new customers such as data centers, while shielding existing residential and business customers from higher rates. The approved capacity includes new natural gas generation,…...

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FERC Orders PJM Rule Changes to Manage Data Center Power Demand, Protect Reliability

December 19, 2025

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Dec. 18 directed PJM Interconnection to revise its market rules to establish clear and transparent requirements for serving artificial intelligence driven data centers and other large electricity users co-located with generating facilities. The federal regulator determined that existing tariff provisions governing these arrangements are unjust and unreasonable, creating uncertainty…...

Dec152025

EnerKnol Research PU Policy Primer Carbon Markets 2025 12 16 Blog preview

Carbon Pricing December 2025 Update

December 15, 2025

U.S. carbon markets are closing out the year with record prices and strong auction demand, reflecting the growing maturity of…Read the full report …...

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