EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Markets 2024 03 19 Blog preview

U.S. Carbon Markets Adapt to Regulatory Changes Amid State-Level Emissions Reduction Efforts

As carbon pricing gains traction as a policy tool to combat climate change and achieve net-zero emissions, regulatory attention on U.S. carbon markets has been on the rise. Recent developments in state-level emissions trading programs have yielded mixed results…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Markets 2024 03 19 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Carbon Markets Adapt to Regulatory Changes Amid State-Level Emissions Reduction Efforts

As carbon pricing gains traction as a policy tool to combat climate change and achieve net-zero emissions, regulatory attention on U.S. carbon markets has been on the rise. Recent developments in state-level emissions trading programs have yielded mixed results, with Washington's latest allowance auction seeing a significant price drop, while California, Quebec, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) cleared at record high prices.

U.S. Energy Department Announces $420 million to Accelerate Clean Energy Initiatives

U.S. Energy Department Announces $425 Million to Advance Clean Energy in Former Coal Communities

The U.S. Energy Department on March 8 announced a $425 million funding initiative for the second round of projects under the Advanced Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Program, building upon the success of the first round in 2023. The initial round resulted in $275 million in federal investments distributed across seven selected projects in seven states…....

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Natural Gas 2024 03 05 Blog preview 1

Gas Utility Planning Strategies Aim for Cost-Effective Solutions to Meet Emissions Reduction Goals

Multiple states in the U.S. have initiated long-term proceedings to examine the operations of natural gas utilities, aiming to incorporate the implications of electrification goals and…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Natural Gas 2024 03 05 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Gas Utility Planning Strategies Aim for Cost-Effective Solutions to Meet Emissions Reduction Goals

Multiple states in the U.S. have initiated long-term proceedings to examine the operations of natural gas utilities, aiming to incorporate the implications of electrification goals and emissions reduction requirements into the planning processes of distribution utilities.

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U.S. Electricity Generating Capacity Retirements Expected to Decrease by Over 60 Percent This Year: EIA

The U.S. is projected to retire 5.2 gigawatts (GW) of electricity generating capacity in 2024, according to a Feb. 20 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The expected retirement of power generating capacity this year is 62 percent lower than 2023 and is the lowest yearly decline since 2008. Coal and natural gas…...

U.S. EPA Keeps Power Plant Sulfur Dioxide Limits Unchanged, Citing Air Quality Improvements

U.S. EPA Announces $83 Million to Enhance Air Quality Monitoring Networks Nationwide

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Feb. 16 announced the availability of $81 million in funding opportunities to support eligible air agencies in expanding and upgrading the nation’s air quality monitoring networks. This investment, supported by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, aims to address air pollution, enhance monitoring in and near communities, and…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Climate Action 2024 02 20 Blog preview

Climate Action Takes Center Stage in the Biden Administration’s Policies

The Biden administration has made significant strides in climate change action, particularly through the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), which represents the single largest investment in climate and energy in the U.S. Actions to further the administration’s climate agenda include…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Climate Action 2024 02 20 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Climate Action Takes Center Stage in the Biden Administration’s Policies

The Biden administration has made significant strides in climate change action, particularly through the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), which represents the single largest investment in climate and energy in the U.S. Actions to further the administration’s climate agenda include proposals to limit emissions from power plants and vehicles, finalizing methane emission rules, and advancing environmental justice.