EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Markets 2025 03 18 Blog preview

U.S. Carbon Markets Navigate Policy Shifts and Uncertainty

Carbon markets across the U.S. are experiencing shifts, with Washington’s auction prices climbing for the second consecutive time and potential market linkages taking shape, while…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Markets 2025 03 18 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Carbon Markets Navigate Policy Shifts and Uncertainty

Carbon markets across the U.S. are experiencing shifts, with Washington’s auction prices climbing for the second consecutive time and potential market linkages taking shape, while Virginia’s legal battle over rejoining the regional carbon market continues.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Distribution System Planning 2025 03 11 Blog preview

Visual Primer: State Utility Regulators Expand Distribution System Planning to Modernize Infrastructure

Regulators across multiple states are advancing efforts to improve distribution system planning, aiming to enhance grid reliability, accommodate the changing generation mix, and streamline infrastructure projects to better meet customer needs.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Net Metering 2025 03 04 Blog preview

Visual Primer: More States Revisit Net Metering Policies as Solar Expansion Continues

As solar adoption accelerates, states across the U.S. are reassessing net energy metering (NEM) policies to ensure fair compensation for solar customers, prevent cost shifts to non-solar ratepayers, and maintain grid reliability.

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Xcel Energy’s Upper Midwest Plan Seeks to Add 4.3 Gigawatts of Renewables, Phase Out Coal by 2030

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Feb. 21 approved Xcel Energy’s Upper Midwest Integrated Resource Plan, which outlines the utility’s energy resource portfolio for 2024-2040 to improve reliability, energy efficiency, and affordability. The plan includes measures to protect consumers against excessive prices, protect grid systems against extreme weather, integrate more renewable energy resources, and reduce…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Data Centers Utility Planning 2025 02 11 Blog preview

Data Centers Face Increased Scrutiny as States Move to Tackle Surging Energy Demand

State lawmakers and utility commissions across the U.S. are moving swiftly to address surging energy demand from data centers, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence applications. As these facilities proliferate…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Data Centers Utility Planning 2025 02 11 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Data Centers Face Increased Scrutiny as States Move to Tackle Surging Energy Demand

State lawmakers and utility commissions across the U.S. are moving swiftly to address surging energy demand from data centers, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence applications. As these facilities proliferate, regulators are taking proactive steps to ensure utilities can accommodate massive new loads without straining the grid or increasing costs for existing customers.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2025 02 04 Blog preview

U.S. Revives Nuclear Energy by Restarting Old Plants and Advancing Small Modular Reactors

As electricity demand soars, nuclear power is emerging as a key solution to ensure grid stability and achieve net-zero emissions goals. More recently, increasing…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2025 02 04 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Revives Nuclear Energy by Restarting Old Plants and Advancing Small Modular Reactors

As electricity demand soars, nuclear power is emerging as a key solution to ensure grid stability and achieve net-zero emissions goals. More recently, increasing demand, particularly from data centers, is fueling the push to restart previously shut-down nuclear plants.