ISO New England on Nov. 2 stated that it has started allowing aggregations of distributed energy resources, or DERs, to participate in its wholesale electricity markets starting Nov. 1, enabling smaller energy assets to compete alongside traditional power generators. The new framework opens access to the region’s capacity, energy and ancillary services markets for combined…...
Nearly a decade after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, the island continues to struggle with unreliable electricity and recurring water service interruptions, despite…Read the full report …...
Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Oct. 26 launched Megawatts for Maryland, a $200 million clean energy auction program to expand in-state electricity generation and help lower power costs. Administered by the Maryland Energy Administration, the two-year initiative will fund renewable energy generation and energy storage projects, helping offset development and construction costs. Established under the…...
The U.S. electricity transmission network is undergoing expansion and modernization, supported by billions of dollars in federal funding, completion of…Read the full report …...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Sept. 22 announced $1 billion in funding for the second installment of the Sustainable Future Program as part of a broader effort to lower energy costs, expand clean energy infrastructure, and prepare the state’s electric system for rising demand from manufacturing, electrification, and artificial intelligence. The announcement also introduced…...
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sep. 21 signed a package of seven bills that strengthen oversight of data center development by requiring greater transparency on electricity, water, and land-use impacts while preventing developers from shifting infrastructure costs onto ratepayers. The legislation gives local governments more information to evaluate proposed projects as California seeks to accommodate…...
Cap-and-trade programs across the U.S. are evolving as states refine program frameworks, adjust emissions trajectories, and…Read the full report …...
Cap-and-trade programs across the U.S. are evolving as states refine program frameworks, adjust emissions trajectories, and pursue greater coordination across regional markets.
Federal policy is constraining the future offshore wind development pipeline, particularly through lease-termination agreements that redirect billions toward conventional energy projects. States are…Read the full report…...
Federal policy is constraining the future offshore wind development pipeline, particularly through lease-termination agreements that redirect billions toward conventional energy projects. States are challenging federal actions while adapting policies, infrastructure planning, and investment strategies to sustain development.
