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Visual Primer: U.S. Offshore Wind Industry Continues to Expand Amid Setbacks

September 2, 2024Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Renewables, Wind, Wind PowerBy EnerKnol Research

Despite facing hurdles, the U.S. offshore wind industry continues to make progress. The Vineyard Wind project off Massachusetts is under investigation after a turbine blade failure, and a Gulf of Mexico lease auction has been canceled due to a lack of interest. Nevertheless, ambitious plans to expand the industry are moving forward, including the implementation of the first floating offshore wind research lease and California’s plan to procure 7.6 gigawatts (GW) of capacity.

Interconnection Efficiency Increasingly Crucial as New Power Sources Proliferate

August 26, 2024Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Insights, Grid Modernization, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Smart Grid, Solar, WindBy EnerKnol Research

Amid ongoing improvements to interconnection processes across the U.S., current queue backlogs and the rapid increase in…Read the full report …...

Visual Primer: Interconnection Efficiency Increasingly Crucial as New Power Sources Proliferate

August 26, 2024Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Grid Modernization, Integrated Resource Plans, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Smart Grid, Wholesale PowerBy EnerKnol Research

Amid ongoing improvements to interconnection processes across the U.S., current queue backlogs and the rapid increase in new resources seeking to connect to the grid are driving innovative solutions.

U.S. Interior Issues First Floating Offshore Wind Research Lease

August 21, 2024Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTS, WindBy EnerKnol Research

The U.S. Interior Department on Aug. 19 announced the implementation of the first U.S. floating offshore wind energy research lease located close to Maine in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. The lease area covers around 15,000 acres and has the potential to support the generation of up to 144 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy. The…...

Grid Planners Grapple With Ensuring Reliability Amid Unprecedented Projections of Demand Growth From Data Centers

August 19, 2024Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Insights, Grid Modernization, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Smart Grid, Solar, WindBy EnerKnol Research

The rapid surge in power demand from data centers has prompted calls for additional capacity to maintain grid reliability. Unlike “electrify everything” initiatives, such as…Read the full report …...

Visual Primer: Grid Planners Grapple With Ensuring Reliability Amid Unprecedented Projections of Demand Growth From Data Centers

August 19, 2024Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Grid Modernization, Integrated Resource Plans, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Smart Grid, Wholesale PowerBy EnerKnol Research

The rapid surge in power demand from data centers has prompted calls for additional capacity to maintain grid reliability. Unlike “electrify everything” initiatives, such as transportation electrification, which are part of broader policy goals and planned through regulatory proceedings, large loads like data centers have emerged unexpectedly.

Week Ahead: Offshore Wind Near U.S. Territories, WA’s Electricity Market Rules, CO Discusses Wildfire Mitigation

August 15, 2024Carbon Market, Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Week Ahead, Grid Modernization, Integrated Resource Plans, PRODUCTS, Solar, WindBy EnerKnol Research

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Visual Primer: PJM Capacity Auction Prices Surge to Record Highs Amid Supply Concerns

August 12, 2024Climate Change and Emissions, coal, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Grid Modernization, Integrated Resource Plans, Natural Gas, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Solar, Wholesale Markets, Wholesale Power, WindBy EnerKnol Research

PJM Interconnection LLC’s capacity market auction for the 2025/2026 delivery year cleared at $269.92 per megawatt-day (MW-day), about nine times the clearing price in the last auction. The significantly higher prices resulted from a reduced electricity supply, mainly due to numerous generator retirements, coupled with rising demand and the implementation of market reforms, according to PJM, which operates across 13 states and the District of Columbia.

Week Ahead: Central Atlantic Wind Auction, NY’s Cap-and-Invest Program, Clean Energy Tax Credits

August 8, 2024Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Week Ahead, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTS, Retail Power and Gas, Solar, WindBy EnerKnol Research

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U.S. Energy Department Awards $2.2 Billion for Eight Grid Improvement Projects

August 7, 2024Electric Transmission, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTSBy EnerKnol Research

The U.S. Energy Department on Aug. 6 announced $2.2 billion for eight grid infrastructure projects across 18 states. The core objectives of the investment are to improve grid resilience to extreme weather shocks, increase grid capacity to accommodate growing demand, and integrate clean and renewable power sources into the grid. These grid infrastructure projects are…...

Minnesota Power Secures Regulatory Approval for Transmission Line Upgrade

August 5, 2024Electric Transmission, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTS, Retail Power and GasBy EnerKnol Research

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Aug. 2 approved Minnesota Power’s high-voltage direct-current, or HVDC, transmission project designed to increase capacity to prepare the system for future expansion and address grid reliability. The approval allows for a capacity of up to 900 megawatts (MW), up from the current 550 MW capacity. The project is estimated…...

Visual Primer: Hurricane Beryl Brings New Attention to Texas Power Grid Woes

August 5, 2024Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Grid Modernization, Power & Utilities, REC Feed, Smart Grid, Solar, WindBy EnerKnol Research

Hurricane Beryl, the first major hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, has brought new attention to the fragility of the Texas power grid and the pressing need to strengthen utility infrastructure to ensure reliability. The hurricane made landfall in the Texas Gulf Coast, a key hub for the U.S. energy industry, on July 8.

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