EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer PJM Capacity Auction 2024 08 13 Blog preview

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

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.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Natural Gas Utility Planning 2024 07 23 Blog preview

States Evaluate Natural Gas Planning to Address Effects of Clean Energy and Electrification Policies

A growing number of utility regulators across U.S. states are reviewing natural gas planning strategies to consider the effects of decarbonization and electrification policies on the gas system. Amid shifting policy and changing market conditions, regulators are exploring…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Natural Gas Utility Planning 2024 07 23 Blog preview

Visual Primer: States Evaluate Natural Gas Planning to Address Effects of Clean Energy and Electrification Policies

A growing number of utility regulators across U.S. states are reviewing natural gas planning strategies to consider the effects of decarbonization and electrification policies on the gas system. Amid shifting policy and changing market conditions, regulators are exploring new tools to evaluate gas infrastructure investments.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Capture 2024 07 16 Blog preview 1

Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Projects Face Regulatory Hurdles Amid Growing Interest in Carbon Capture

The growing interest in carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects to address atmospheric emissions has drawn attention to the crucial role of pipelines in transporting carbon dioxide (CO2) to sequestration sites, highlighting concerns over safety issues. CCS involves the capture of CO2 from the…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Capture 2024 07 16 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Projects Face Regulatory Hurdles Amid Growing Interest in Carbon Capture

The growing interest in carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects to address atmospheric emissions has drawn attention to the crucial role of pipelines in transporting carbon dioxide (CO2) to sequestration sites, highlighting concerns over safety issues. CCS involves the capture of CO2 from the emissions of industrial processes before they are released into the atmosphere for storage in subsurface geological formations.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer IRA 2024 07 09 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act – Opportunities for Utilities

The enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in 2021, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022, has unleashed billions in federal funding for the
energy sector. These include infrastructure improvements, clean energy deployment, transportation electrification, grid reliability, energy efficiency, and cyber security. Regulators across U.S. states have opened dockets requesting reports on utility actions or initiated proceedings to gather comments on utility opportunities.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2024 07 02 Blog preview

Momentum Builds for Advanced Nuclear to Achieve Decarbonization Goals

Advanced nuclear solutions are garnering broad support with a slate of initiatives including funding research, developing regulatory frameworks, and planning or constructing advanced reactors. The ability of nuclear energy to produce carbon-free power is increasingly considered…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2024 07 02 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Momentum Builds for Advanced Nuclear to Achieve Decarbonization Goals

Advanced nuclear solutions are garnering broad support with a slate of initiatives including funding research, developing regulatory frameworks, and planning or constructing advanced reactors. The ability of nuclear energy to produce carbon-free power is increasingly considered critical for decarbonizing the power sector to fight climate change while ensuring a reliable electricity supply.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer FERC Agenda 2024 06 25 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Bipartisan FERC Set to Tackle Critical Energy Sector Issues

The U.S. Senate approval of President Biden's three nominees to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) brings the agency to its full complement of five commissioners. The move comes as FERC is considering key issues including those pertaining to electric reliability and transmission rules, liquefied natural gas export projects, natural gas pipelines, and energy markets.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Markets 2024 06 18 Blog preview

Carbon Markets Garner Regulatory Attention as States Explore Pathways to Net Zero

Regulatory developments are shaping the trajectory of carbon markets amid mixed outcomes in recent allowance auctions. California, Quebec, and Washington are considering a shared carbon market highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts to tackle…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Markets 2024 06 18 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Carbon Markets Garner Regulatory Attention as States Explore Pathways to Net Zero

Regulatory developments are shaping the trajectory of carbon markets amid mixed outcomes in recent allowance auctions. California, Quebec, and Washington are considering a shared carbon market highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts to tackle climate change, while Pennsylvania lawmakers have proposed a state-specific cap-and-invest program.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Community Solar 2024 06 11 Blog preview

New Policies and Programs Drive Nationwide Expansion of Community Solar

New and expanded federal tax credits, along with funding for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All residential program, have set the stage for further growth in the community solar industry. Several states have taken action to…Read the full report  …...