EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Distributed Solar 2023 12 12 Blog preview 1

From Clean Energy Programs to Virtual Power Plants, Distributed Solar Policies Continue Evolving

The drive towards a low-carbon future has prompted changes to solar incentive programs as lawmakers and regulators emphasize the role of the distributed generation market in achieving energy and environmental goals. Recent measures range from…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Distributed Solar 2023 12 12 Blog preview

Visual Primer: From Clean Energy Programs to Virtual Power Plants, Distributed Solar Policies Continue Evolving

The drive towards a low-carbon future has prompted changes to solar incentive programs as lawmakers and regulators emphasize the role of the distributed generation market in achieving energy and environmental goals. Recent measures range from New Jersey’s dual-use solar pilot to California’s revisions to solar tariffs and a report examining virtual power plants for grid reliability.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Winter Reliability 2023 12 05 Blog preview 1

Winter Reliability Challenges Persist Amid Efforts to Strengthen U.S. Grid Against Extreme Weather

Grid operators and utilities across the U.S. have enhanced their winter preparation initiatives building on lessons learned from winter storms Uri and Elliott. Higher-than-average temperatures in the northern half of the U.S. are expected to…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Winter Reliability 2023 12 05 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Winter Reliability Challenges Persist Amid Efforts to Strengthen U.S. Grid Against Extreme Weather

Grid operators and utilities across the U.S. have enhanced their winter preparation initiatives building on lessons learned from winter storms Uri and Elliott. Higher-than-average temperatures in the northern half of the U.S. are expected to lower electricity and natural gas demand, and all regions are projected to have adequate resources for a normal winter. However, extreme weather, such as a prolonged cold snap, continues to pose reliability risks to the grid.

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U.S. Energy Department Announces $275 Million to Strengthen Clean Energy Supply Chains

The U.S. Energy Department on Nov. 27 announced $275 million in grant selections for seven projects to strengthen clean energy supply chains and revitalize communities impacted by coal mine or coal power plant closures. The projects will leverage over $600 million in private sector investments in small- and medium-sized manufacturers and create nearly 1,500 jobs…....

FERC Order 2023

FERC Denies Rehearing of Interconnection Rule, Extends Compliance Deadline

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Oct. 25 issued a four-month extension of the compliance deadline for transmission providers to implement the requirements of Order No. 2023, which adopts reforms to generator interconnection procedures and agreements. The revised deadline of…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Grid Modernization 2023 11 14 Blog preview

Demands of Evolving Power Sector Call for Strategic Grid Planning

Strategic actions to optimize the distribution grid are imperative to meet the demands of the evolving power sector. Changing policies, climate action, and customer preferences have led to…Read the full report  …...