Heading into the winter season, grid operators and utilities across the U.S. continue to strengthen their winter readiness measures to ensure reliable electricity supplies amid rising demand and potential energy shortfalls.
The Biden administration is accelerating efforts to secure its clean energy and climate accomplishments, advancing rules and funding programs to drive decarbonization. Recent initiatives, such as methane emission rules and clean energy investments, aim to solidify progress achieved during the administration's tenure. However, the incoming Trump administration raises concerns of potential policy reversals, similar to the sweeping rollbacks seen in 2017.
The Biden administration is accelerating efforts to secure its clean energy and climate accomplishments, advancing rules and funding programs to drive decarbonization. Recent initiatives, such as methane emission rules and clean energy investments, aim to…Read the full report …...
The Texas Public Utility Commission on Nov. 21 approved a staff report concluding an investigation into utility preparedness and responsiveness to extreme weather in the Greater Houston Area. In July, Governor Abbott ordered an investigation into the flawed and delayed response of Houston utilities in the wake of Hurricane Beryl and the May 2024 Derecho…....
At the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, U.S. Interior Department Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis highlighted the progress made under the Biden administration in tackling climate change and economic inequity using nature-based solutions. Deputy Secretary Daniel-Davis spoke about the partnerships with international and…...
The U.S. Interior Department has released a new analysis report that estimates that investments from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, or IIJA, contributed to over $3.3 billion to the U.S. during the fiscal year 2024. Moreover, the law has provided over 28,000 employment opportunities. The IIJA, which represents the largest investment in U.S…....
The U.S. Energy Department has announced the tenth tranche of award beneficiaries through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, or EECBG, program. The program will allocate over $17.7 million to 61 local and territorial governments to enhance energy efficiency, lower climate pollution, and reduce overall energy usage. The program, supported by the 2021 Infrastructure…...
The New York Independent System Operator on Nov. 13 confirmed that the state has adequate supplies to meet the forecasted electricity demand this winter. The grid operator’s 2024-2025 annual assessment revealed that the state has 29,514 megawatts (MW) of power resources, which is more than sufficient to meet a forecasted peak demand of 23,800 MW…....
Transmission planning across the U.S. is adapting to meet rising energy demands, necessitating coordinated efforts to strengthen and expand infrastructure. Beyond supporting renewable integration and enhancing resilience, transmission expansion is becoming…Read the full report …...
