Carbon Pricing December 2025 Update
U.S. carbon markets are closing out the year with record prices and strong auction demand, reflecting the growing maturity of…Read the full report …...
Policy Primer: Carbon Pricing December 2025 Update
U.S. carbon markets are closing out the year with record prices and strong auction demand, reflecting the growing maturity of emissions trading as state participation evolves. Market performance remains strong across the Northeast and West, even as Pennsylvania withdraws from regional participation.
MISO Advances 15 New Projects Through Accelerated Interconnection Review as Reliability Pressures Mount
Midcontinent Independent System Operator on Dec. 1 announced the second cycle of proposals to be examined under its Expedited Resource Addition Study, or ERAS, process, adding 15 proposed generation projects totaling about 6,100 megawatts across its North, Central and South regions. The projects include solar, wind, natural gas and battery storage resources, with proposed in-service…...
U.S. Grid Operators Bolster Winter Reliability Amid Load Growth and Supply Constraints
U.S. grid operators and utilities are intensifying winter preparedness efforts to ensure reliable electricity supplies, even as rising demand and supply constraints heighten the risk of…Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: U.S. Grid Operators Bolster Winter Reliability Amid Load Growth and Supply Constraints
U.S. grid operators and utilities are intensifying winter preparedness efforts to ensure reliable electricity supplies, even as rising demand and supply constraints heighten the risk of energy shortfalls during extreme cold events.
Utilities’ Long-Term Resource Plans Reflect Growing Role of Energy Storage
Long-term resource plans of electric utilities across the U.S. reflect the growing role of energy storage in integrated resource planning, with multi-gigawatt portfolios designed to support…Read the full report …...
States Strengthen Oversight of Carbon Capture and Storage Activities
States across the U.S. are advancing efforts to strengthen and clarify regulatory frameworks for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), even as federal priorities shift. Carbon sequestration is the…Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: States Strengthen Oversight of Carbon Capture and Storage Activities
States across the U.S. are advancing efforts to strengthen and clarify regulatory frameworks for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), even as federal priorities shift. Carbon sequestration is the process of injecting carbon dioxide (CO2) deep underground, preventing it from entering the atmosphere.
States Modernize Solar Programs as the Power Sector Evolves
States across the U.S. are updating solar programs to better integrate them into the electricity grid. Lawmakers and regulators are refining incentives, rate designs, and interconnection rules to ensure…Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: States Modernize Solar Programs as the Power Sector Evolves
States across the U.S. are updating solar programs to better integrate them into the electricity grid. Lawmakers and regulators are refining incentives, rate designs, and interconnection rules to ensure distributed energy resources enhance grid performance while balancing fairness and affordability for all customers.