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U.S. Consumers Save $8.4 Billion On Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Investments During 2023

The U.S. Treasury Department on Aug. 7 reported that over 3.4 million U.S. consumers benefited from $8.4 billion in tax credits to reduce the costs of clean energy and energy efficiency enhancements to their households during 2023. This is the first public release of data from 2023 tax filing displaying the benefit of clean energy…...

ERCOT’s Final Winterization Report Confident That Texas Grid Is Prepared for Winter Weather

Minnesota Power Secures Regulatory Approval for Transmission Line Upgrade

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…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Retail Electric Markets 2024 07 30 Blog preview

States Enhance Regulatory Oversight and Consumer Protections in Retail Energy Markets

Recent policy and regulatory measures concerning competitive retail electricity markets are increasingly focused on enhancing oversight and transparency. New state actions strive to…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Retail Electric Markets 2024 07 30 Blog preview

Visual Primer: States Enhance Regulatory Oversight and Consumer Protections in Retail Energy Markets

Recent policy and regulatory measures concerning competitive retail electricity markets are increasingly focused on enhancing oversight and transparency. New state actions strive to strengthen these markets with improved regulatory oversight and consumer protections to prevent unsavory practices by competitive suppliers.

Appalachian Power Requests $65 Million Rate Hike for Electric Service in Virginia

Michigan Commission Slashes Consumers Energy’s Rate Hike Request by 75 percent

The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a settlement agreement authorizing Consumers Energy Company to raise its natural gas distribution rates by about $35 million, effective Oct. 1, 2024. The amount approved is significantly lower than the $136 million that the utility initially requested. Under the agreement, Consumers Energy will receive a rate of return of…...

ComEd Unveils $1.7 Billion Energy Efficiency Plan for Illinois Customers

New York Commission Slashes Central Hudson’s Rate Increase Request by More Than Half

The New York State Public Service Commission on July 18 finalized gas and electric rate plans for Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation for the period commencing July 1, 2024 until June 30, 2025. The commission approved a total increase in electric and gas revenues of $79.3 million, well below the $181 million that the…...

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.