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California Commission Authorizes Pacific Gas and Electric’s Regionalization Plan

Electric Transmission, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Integrated Resource Plans, PRODUCTS

The California Public Utilities Commission on Jun. 23 approved Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s regionalization plan, in an enduring attempt to enhance the utility’s capability to meet their safety requirements. In May 2020, California regulators accepted the utility’s bankruptcy reorganization plan with provisions, including changes to the company’s governance arrangement, enhanced oversight, and formation of…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Biofuels 2022 06 14 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. EPA Raises Renewable Fuel Mandates Amid Surging Gasoline Prices

Biofuels, Climate Change and Emissions, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Integrated Resource Plans, Oil, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Renewables

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a slew of measures to strengthen the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, which sets increasing annual volumetric mandates for renewable fuel use in the transportation sector.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2022 06 07 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Climate Concerns Drive Policy Actions to Preserve and Expand U.S. Nuclear Fleet

Climate Change and Emissions, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Fossil Fuels, Grid Modernization, Integrated Resource Plans, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Nuclear Power, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Renewables

The U.S. Energy Department’s $6 billion nuclear credit program, the pursuit for carbon-free generation to meet climate goals, and technological advancements are reigniting support for nuclear power. The global impact of Russia’s war on Ukraine has also escalated the importance of national security considerations in energy policies including a discussion about the role of nuclear power.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Natural Gas Planning 2022 05 30 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Natural Gas Planning Comes to the Fore as States Advance Climate Policy

Climate Change and Emissions, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Fossil Fuels, Integrated Resource Plans, LNG, Natural Gas, Natural Gas, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Retail Power and Gas

Several states that have ambitious clean energy and emissions reduction mandates are investigating the role of natural gas in the shift to a low-carbon power system. Actions at the federal level, spurred by the Biden administration’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, are also catalyzing efforts to decarbonize the gas system.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Cybersecurity 2022 05 10 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Advances Measures to Strengthen Cyber Resilience of Critical Infrastructure

Climate Change and Emissions, Cyber Security, Electric Transmission, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Grid Modernization, Integrated Resource Plans, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Retail Power and Gas, Smart Grid, Solar, Wind

The swift advancement of sophisticated cyber threats alongside the increase in advanced energy system control technologies has called for stronger measures to secure critical infrastructure and energy sector resilience.

FERC’s Five-Year Plan Emphasizes Measures to Improve Electricity Market Design, Infrastructure Siting Reviews

Oregon Commission Approves 2022 Utility Wildfire Safety Strategies

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Integrated Resource Plans, PRODUCTS

The Oregon Public Utility Commission on April 25 approved the 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMPs) for PacifiCorp, Portland General Electric, and Idaho Power. The commission also recommended that the utilities collaborate with commission staff as a means of improving the information they include in their plan for 2023. The Idaho Power 2022 plan was approved…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Capture 2022 05 03 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Energy Industry Turns to Carbon Capture to Reach Net-Zero Emissions

Climate Change and Emissions, Emissions, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Environmental Markets, Integrated Resource Plans, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Retail Power and Gas, Solar, Wind

The increasing focus on reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas emissions to achieve climate goals has drawn renewed attention to the deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. Federal investments in carbon management through the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) have provided a near-term opportunity to scale commercial carbon capture projects.

EnerKnol Research PU Policy Primer Energy Storage 2022 04 26 Blog preview

Policy Primer: Energy Storage April 2022 Update

Climate Change and Emissions, Energy Storage, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Grid Modernization, Integrated Resource Plans, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Retail Power and Gas, Solar, Wind

Energy storage is evolving to be an essential part of the energy transition given its ability to provide power on demand and optimize grid performance amid the proliferation of intermittent renewable energy resources.

EnerKnol Research PU Policy Primer Carbon Pricing 2022 04 19 Blog preview

Policy Primer: Carbon Pricing April 2022 Update

Carbon Market, Carbon Markets, Climate Change and Emissions, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Environmental Markets, Grid Modernization, Integrated Resource Plans, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Retail Power and Gas, Solar, Wind

U.S. carbon markets drew strong participation in recent auctions reflecting potentially higher demand for carbon allowances in anticipation of more stringent federal and state climate policies. Washington is advancing a new cap-and-invest program, while Vermont is examining options for a similar initiative to cut transportation sector emissions.

New Jersey Examines Resource Adequacy Alternatives to Advance Clean Energy Goals

California Commission Adopts Plan to Add Over 25 Gigawatts of Renewables by 2032

Climate Change and Emissions, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Integrated Resource Plans, PRODUCTS, Solar, Wind

The California Public Utilities Commission on Feb. 10 approved an integrated resource plan to ensure the reliability of the electric grid and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The agency adopted an emissions reduction goal for the state’s electric sector of 35 million metric tons in 2032, nearly 25 percent lower than the previous target of 46…...