EnerKnol Research PU Insights Year Ahead Trends 2024 01 02 Blog preview

Year Ahead: Five Must-Watch Power Sector Trends for 2024

The commitment to a low-carbon future is growing stronger, with states and utilities diversifying their energy transition strategies. There is a growing awareness of the magnitude of the transition including the scale of grid modernization, supply chain challenges, and economic realities as renewable resources and decarbonization technologies expand. Supportive policies and technological advancements are key…...

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U.S. Renewable and Clean Energy Standards 2023 Update

State renewable portfolio standards (RPS) are a key driver behind the torrid expansion of wind and solar generation across the U.S. RPS requires electricity suppliers to obtain a certain percentage of their retail sales from eligible renewable resources, with targets set to increase annually. In recent years, states have expanded their RPS programs to create…

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Pricing 2023 12 19 Blog preview 1

Growing Role of Carbon Markets in the Drive to Attain Net-Zero Emissions

Discussions around carbon markets reflect the growing emphasis on collaborative efforts to advance climate solutions. Despite gaining prominence as an efficient market-based solution to reduce emissions, carbon trading initiatives face obstacles due to concerns of…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Pricing 2023 12 19 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Growing Role of Carbon Markets in the Drive to Attain Net-Zero Emissions

Discussions around carbon markets reflect the growing emphasis on collaborative efforts to advance climate solutions. Despite gaining prominence as an efficient market-based solution to reduce emissions, carbon trading initiatives face obstacles due to concerns of higher energy prices.

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.