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 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 California Public Utilities Commission on Oct. 19 announced the Rideshare Incentives for Driving Electric program, which will provide financial assistance to eligible rideshare drivers purchasing or leasing zero-emission vehicles. The initiative aims to reduce upfront vehicle costs and support California’s transition to cleaner transportation. Eligible low- and moderate-income drivers working with transportation network companies,…...
The U.S. electricity transmission network is undergoing expansion and modernization, supported by billions of dollars in federal funding, completion of major transmission projects, expanded regional grid planning, and permitting reforms.
Federal efforts to roll back transportation decarbonization policies have intensified, while states are adapting or expanding their…Read the full report …...
Federal efforts to roll back transportation decarbonization policies have intensified, while states are adapting or expanding their programs to maintain momentum amid changes in federal policy.
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sep. 20 signed a package of six clean transportation bills to accelerate electric vehicle charger deployment, expand access to EV charging infrastructure, and strengthen consumer protections for zero-emission vehicles. The legislation streamlines permitting for charging projects, modernizes inspection rules that can delay public chargers, expands charging access at multifamily housing…...
