EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Transmission Planning 2025 08 05 Blog preview

Transmission Planning Evolves to Address Surging Electricity Demand

Transmission planning efforts across the U.S. increasingly reflect a focus on regional coordination and proactive infrastructure buildout, driven by rising energy demand and electrification. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) latest update to its…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer PJM Capacity Auction 2025 07 29 Blog preview

PJM Capacity Auction Prices Rise as Supply-Demand Balance Tightens

PJM Interconnection LLC’s capacity market auction for the 2026/2027 delivery year cleared at $329.17 per megawatt-day (MW-day), nearly 22 percent higher than the clearing price in the previous auction. The clearing price hit the cap recently approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer PJM Capacity Auction 2025 07 29 Blog preview

Visual Primer: PJM Capacity Auction Prices Rise as Supply-Demand Balance Tightens

PJM Interconnection LLC's capacity market auction for the 2026/2027 delivery year cleared at $329.17 per megawatt-day (MW-day), nearly 22 percent higher than the clearing price in the previous auction. The clearing price hit the cap recently approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to bring stability to the market after last year’s unprecedented ninefold price surge.

EPA Releases Strategic Plan in Conjunction with President's Proposed $11.8 Billion Budget to Address Climate Change, Environmental Justice

New York Commission Orders Central Hudson to Curb Gas Demand, Supporting Clean Energy Transition

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…...

FERC’s Five-Year Plan Emphasizes Measures to Improve Electricity Market Design, Infrastructure Siting Reviews

Kansas Commission Approves Cost Recovery for Evergy’s Gas and Solar Power Plants

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…...

Colorado Passes Bill Aiming for 90 Percent Emissions Reduction by 2050

President Trump Signs ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ Prioritizing Fossil Fuels Over Clean Energy

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…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Retail Electricity Markets 2025 07 08 Blog preview

Retail Electricity Markets Face Tougher Rules and Closer Scrutiny

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…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Retail Electricity Markets 2025 07 08 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Retail Electricity Markets Face Tougher Rules and Closer Scrutiny

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.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Resource Adequacy 2025 06 24 Blog preview

Rising Electricity Demand Draws Attention to Resource Adequacy Challenges

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…...