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New York Power Authority Board Approves Plan to Add Over 3 Gigawatts of Renewables

The New York Power Authority’s Board of Trustees on Jan. 28 approved a strategic plan to increase the state’s renewable energy capacity and support the goal of reaching 70 percent electricity generation from renewable sources by 2030. The plan identifies 37 renewable energy projects with a combined power generation capacity of over 3 gigawatts, which…...

nuclear generators

U.S. Nuclear Generators Heavily Reliant on Imports of Uranium Concentrate: EIA

U.S. nuclear generators utilized 32 million pounds of imported uranium concentrate and 0.05 million pounds of domestically uranium concentrate during 2023, according to an Jan. 30 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Imports of uranium concentrate accounted for 99 percent of the nuclear generator’s requirements. Foreign producers mainly supply the U.S. front end…...

States, Environmental Groups Challenge FERC Order on PJM Capacity Market Rules

Pennsylvania Governor and PJM Agree on Capacity Auction Price Cap Potentially Saving $21 Billion for Consumers

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced on Jan. 28 that PJM Interconnection has agreed to a resolution plan to address issues with PJM’s capacity auction to prevent unnecessary energy price hikes for consumers. The agreement resolves a complaint filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission concerning flaws in the grid operator’s capacity auction design that could…...

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Gas-Fired Generation in Pennsylvania Has Doubled Since 2013: EIA

Natural gas fired electricity generation has risen in Pennsylvania since 2013, according to a Jan. 29 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. During October 2024, natural gas fired generation accounted for 57 percent of the power produced in the state, over double the share compared to October 2013. Over the last decade, natural…...

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California Commission Proposes New Safety Standards for Battery Energy Storage Facilities

The California Public Utilities Commission on Jan. 27, issued a proposal to improve safety and emergency response of battery energy storage facilities in California. The proposal aims to implement Senate Bill No. 1383 to create new standards for the maintenance and operation of battery energy storage facilities and also improve emergency response action plans for…...

propane prices

U.S. Propane Prices Higher So Far This Winter Heating Season Compared to Last Winter: EIA

U.S. wholesale and retail propane prices have traded higher so far this winter heating season compared to the previous year, according to an Jan. 28 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The higher prices witnessed so far this winter can be attributed to colder weather during January and higher exports. The price increase…...

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New Jersey to Invest Over $185 Million in Low and Moderate-Income Energy Efficiency Programs

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Jan. 27 announced that it has secured more than $185 million in federal funding from the U.S. Energy Department for three energy efficiency rebate programs funded through the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. These energy efficiency programs will particularly benefit low and moderate-income residents, as they are more…...

U.S. States Expand Opportunities for Energy Storage in Pursuit of Ambitious Goals

New York Commission Directs Avangrid Utilities to Implement Measures to Lower Gas Emissions

The New York State Public Service Commission has directed additional actions for New York State Electric & Gas Corporation and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation to in the next three years as part of their long-term natural gas plan. The commission issued an order directing the companies to propose pilot demand response programs, provide information…...

wholesale power

Wholesale Power and Retail Electricity Prices Forecast to Increase During 2025: EIA

U.S. wholesale power prices are forecast to average marginally higher during 2025 in the majority of the U.S. regions compared to 2024, except in the Northwest and Texas, according to an Jan. 27 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The agency projects wholesale prices to average $40 per megawatthour (MWh) during 2025, up…...

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President Trump’s Energy Agenda Shifts Focus from Renewables to Fossil Fuels

President Trump has issued a series of executive actions signaling major changes in the U.S. energy landscape, including declaring a national energy emergency, expanding fossil fuel development…Read the full report  …...

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Visual Primer: President Trump’s Energy Agenda Shifts Focus from Renewables to Fossil Fuels

President Trump has issued a series of executive actions signaling major changes in the U.S. energy landscape, including declaring a national energy emergency, expanding fossil fuel development, suspending offshore wind initiatives, and withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. These actions represent a sharp departure from former President Biden’s renewable energy and climate-focused policies.