The New York State Public Service Commission on July 17 directed Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation to implement new measures over the next three years to reduce natural gas usage in its service territory. The order, issued as part of the utility’s final long-term gas plan, requires the company to develop pilot demand response…...
The Kansas Corporation Commission on July 7 approved two settlement agreements allowing Evergy Kansas Central to recover the costs of constructing two natural gas plants and a utility-scale solar facility. The projects aim to address rising electricity demand and improve grid reliability across the state. Evergy, which provides electric service in Kansas and Missouri, filed…...
U.S. President Donald Trump on July 4 signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping reconciliation measure that fundamentally reshapes federal energy policy. Backed by President Donald Trump and Republican leadership, the legislation takes down many of the clean energy incentives established under the Inflation Reduction Act while accelerating fossil fuel development on public…...
Across the country, new measures are reshaping the retail energy landscape, focusing on stronger consumer protections and stricter market rules. Recent laws and regulations address concerns related to…Read the full report…...
Across the country, new measures are reshaping the retail energy landscape, focusing on stronger consumer protections and stricter market rules. Recent laws and regulations address concerns related to contract renewals, supplier exits, and accountability in competitive electricity markets.
Across the U.S., accelerating electrification and large-load growth driven by data center expansion are contributing to higher demand projections, while generator retirements are…Read the full report…...
Across the U.S., accelerating electrification and large-load growth driven by data center expansion are contributing to higher demand projections, while generator retirements are outpacing the addition of new supply. These converging trends are tightening reliability margins and increasing the risk of resource adequacy shortfalls.
Recent carbon market auctions have delivered mixed results underscoring the growing impact of…Read the full report …...
Recent carbon market auctions have delivered mixed results underscoring the growing impact of federal policy shifts on regional emissions trading programs.
U.S. total energy production surpassed 103 quadrillion British thermal units in 2024, up one percent from the previous record set last year, according to a June 9 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Solar, wind, biofuels, natural gas, natural gas plant liquids, crude oil each reached domestic production highs in 2024. The largest…...