Smart Grid

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Interconnection Reforms 2026 08 11 Blog preview

Interconnection Reforms Target Faster Grid Access and Better Use of Existing Capacity

Rapid growth in both new generation and large electricity loads is prompting regulators, utilities, and grid operators to rethink interconnection rules. The focus is shifting beyond…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Interconnection Reforms 2026 08 11 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Interconnection Reforms Target Faster Grid Access and Better Use of Existing Capacity

Rapid growth in both new generation and large electricity loads is prompting regulators, utilities, and grid operators to rethink interconnection rules. The focus is shifting beyond queue management toward faster project approvals, better use of available grid capacity, and more efficient use of existing infrastructure.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Data Centers 2026 08 04 Blog preview

U.S. Data Centers Face Permitting Restrictions as Policymakers Reconsider Regulatory Frameworks

Data centers are facing increasing regulatory scrutiny driven by concerns over electricity demand, grid reliability, consumer costs, water use, and environmental impacts. The growing wave of moratoriums, permitting pauses, and…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Data Centers 2026 08 04 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Data Centers Face Permitting Restrictions as Policymakers Reconsider Regulatory Frameworks

Data centers are facing increasing regulatory scrutiny driven by concerns over electricity demand, grid reliability, consumer costs, water use, and environmental impacts. The growing wave of moratoriums, permitting pauses, and other restrictions across federal, state, and local governments signals a broader shift toward more cautious oversight of future expansion.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Virtual Power Plants 2026 07 14 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Virtual Power Plants – From Demonstration Projects to Grid Resources

Virtual power plants (VPPs) are evolving from demonstration projects into grid resources as states increasingly recognize the ability of aggregated distributed energy resources (DERs) to support a more flexible and resilient electric grid. Recent legislative measures, regulatory actions, and utility initiatives reflect the role of VPPs in resource planning and grid operations amid growing electricity demand.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Data Center Ratepayer Protections 2026 06 09 Blog preview

Visual Primer: States Move to Shield Ratepayers from Data Center Expansion Impacts

Recent legislative and regulatory actions reflect a growing push for stricter oversight of large load customers, as states seek to prevent the costs of grid upgrades and reliability investments from being shifted onto residential and small-business ratepayers.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Wildfires 2026 05 26 Blog preview

Emerging Grid Reliability Challenges in the Western U.S.

Utilities and regulators across the Western U.S. are advancing interconnection reforms, transmission expansion, and wildfire mitigation measures as rapid load growth and climate-related risks place increasing…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Wildfires 2026 05 26 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Emerging Grid Reliability Challenges in the Western U.S.

Utilities and regulators across the Western U.S. are advancing interconnection reforms, transmission expansion, and wildfire mitigation measures as rapid load growth and climate-related risks place increasing pressure on grid reliability. Recent actions by grid operators, federal regulators, and state policymakers indicate a growing emphasis on modernizing interconnection and transmission planning processes while embedding wildfire resilience into long-term reliability planning.