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

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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…...

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

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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…...

EnerKnol Research PU Insights Year Ahead Trends 2026 01 06 Blog preview

Year Ahead: Five Must-Watch Power Sector Trends for 2026

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The rapid growth of data centers, electrification, and manufacturing is driving a step change in electricity demand, compelling regulators and grid operators to revisit.…. Read the full report…...

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

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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,…...

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

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

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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…...

FERC Proposes Broad Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation Reforms

Michigan Regulator Takes Action to Strengthen Grid Resilience for Critical Community Facilities

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The Michigan Public Service Commission on Dec. 5 approved a set of measures to improve electric service resilience for critical and priority facilities including hospitals, schools, long-term care centers, police and fire stations, and 911 call centers. The action adopts 13 recommendations from commission staff, intended to reinforce reliability expectations for sites central to public…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Electric Vehicles 2025 12 09 Blog preview

State Actions Advance EV Charging Networks and Grid Preparedness

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As federal incentives recede and national fuel economy standards face rollback, momentum for transportation electrification is shifting to states, where regulators are…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Winter Preparedness 2025 11 25 Blog preview

U.S. Grid Operators Bolster Winter Reliability Amid Load Growth and Supply Constraints

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U.S. grid operators and utilities are intensifying winter preparedness efforts to ensure reliable electricity supplies, even as rising demand and supply constraints heighten the risk of…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Winter Preparedness 2025 11 25 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Grid Operators Bolster Winter Reliability Amid Load Growth and Supply Constraints

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U.S. grid operators and utilities are intensifying winter preparedness efforts to ensure reliable electricity supplies, even as rising demand and supply constraints heighten the risk of energy shortfalls during extreme cold events.