Offshore Wind 2026 09 08 Blog Preview

Federal Actions Constrain U.S. Offshore Wind Development as States Push Back

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…...

Offshore Wind 2026 09 08 Blog Preview

Visual Primer: Federal Actions Constrain U.S. Offshore Wind Development as States Push Back

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.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Retail Electric Competition 2026 09 01 Blog preview

Evolving Competitive Retail Electricity Markets Spur Policy Actions to Enhance Oversight

Recent actions across U.S. states reflect varied approaches to regulating competitive retail energy markets, with policymakers addressing supplier accountability, consumer impacts, transparency, and…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Retail Electric Competition 2026 09 01 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Evolving Competitive Retail Electricity Markets Spur Policy Actions to Enhance Oversight

Recent actions across U.S. states reflect varied approaches to regulating competitive retail energy markets, with policymakers addressing supplier accountability, consumer impacts, transparency, and the role of local governments.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Interconnection Reforms 2026 08 11 Blog preview

Interconnection Reforms Target Faster Grid Access and Better Use of Existing Capacity

Rapid growth in both new generation and large electricity loads is prompting regulators, utilities, and grid operators to rethink interconnection rules. The focus is shifting beyond…Read the full report  …...

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PJM Advances 200 GW of Generation Projects Under Reformed Interconnection Process

PJM Interconnection on Aug. 3 advanced 715 proposed electricity generation projects into the first cycle of its redesigned grid connection process, marking the first large-scale use of reforms intended to accelerate new generation projects while reducing speculative applications. The projects represent more than 200 gigawatts of potential generating capacity and will undergo engineering studies over…...

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Minnesota Regulator Orders Electric Utilities to File Wildfire Mitigation Plans

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on July 31 directed the state’s four rate-regulated electric utilities to develop standalone Wildfire Mitigation Plans, concluding that wildfire planning warrants greater regulatory attention as climate conditions elevate fire risk. Dakota Electric Association, Minnesota Power, Otter Tail Power Company, and Xcel Energy must file a plan by Feb. 1, 2027…....

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer PJM Capacity Auction 2026 07 21 Blog preview

PJM Capacity Auction Highlights Supply-Demand Imbalance Amid Large Load Growth

PJM Interconnection LLC’s capacity market auction for the 2028/2029 delivery year left the grid operator about 6,800 megawatts (MW) short of its reliability requirement, marking the second…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer PJM Capacity Auction 2026 07 21 Blog preview

Visual Primer: PJM Capacity Auction Highlights Supply-Demand Imbalance Amid Large Load Growth

PJM Interconnection LLC’s capacity market auction for the 2028/2029 delivery year left the grid operator about 6,800 megawatts (MW) short of its reliability requirement, marking the second straight auction with a capacity shortfall. The results reflect continued growth in electricity demand, driven in part by expanding data center development as new generation additions continue to lag demand growth.