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EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – California Energy Imbalance Market Reports Increased Benefits with Growing Market Participation

The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) has reported that total benefits from the western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM), the ISO’s enhanced real-time market launched in November 2014, reached $114.35 million. Following the success of the EIM and pursuant to the Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015, California is investigating connecting grid operators across the West to share resources more efficiently.

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November 8, 2016

EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – New Hampshire NEM Successor Proposal Seeks to Expand Customer Choice

The New Hampshire's Office of Consumer Advocate has proposed net metering tariff alternatives with options for a time-of-use rate for residential customers and a Fixed Solar Credit Rate for all customers, as well as a new community solar program. The proposal reflects the need to find ways to compensate distributed generation (DG) beyond the common strategies of reducing remuneration or imposing higher charges on DG customers.

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November 2, 2016

EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – New York’s Nuclear Subsidy Program Challenged in Court

A coalition of energy companies have filed a lawsuit against New York’s nuclear subsidy plan for infringing on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s jurisdiction over wholesale electricity markets. The outcome of the recent court case and the success of the program in general will significantly impact the long-term prospects for the U.S. nuclear industry in unregulated markets.

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October 26, 2016

EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – Pennsylvania Issues New Regulations for Unconventional Drilling

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has published regulations to set performance standards for surface activities associated with unconventional drilling, representing the first update to oil and gas well regulations since Marcellus shale development transformed natural gas production in the state. Some of the changes implement the requirements of Act 13 enacted in 2012 to overhaul Pennsylvania’s oil and gas regulations. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has rescinded several provisions of Act 13, reflecting support for municipal authority in the light of several state decisions that quashed local bans on hydraulic fracturing.

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October 19, 2016

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EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – California Energy Imbalance Market Reports Increased Benefits with Growing Market Participation

EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – New Hampshire NEM Successor Proposal Seeks to Expand Customer Choice

EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – New York’s Nuclear Subsidy Program Challenged in Court

EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – Pennsylvania Issues New Regulations for Unconventional Drilling