States Accelerate Grid-Scale Energy Storage to Strengthen Reliability and Save Costs
Efforts to accelerate grid-scale battery storage are expanding as the technology is increasingly deployed as an effective tool for…Read the full report …...
U.S. Interior, TotalEnergies Reach Deal to Exit Offshore Wind, Redirect $1 Billion to Oil and Gas
The U.S Interior Department on March 23 announced an agreement with TotalEnergies to terminate two offshore wind leases and redirect roughly $1 billion toward domestic oil, natural gas, and liquefied natural gas development, marking a shift in federal energy priorities toward conventional resources. Under the agreement, TotalEnergies will invest about $928 million in 2026 across…...
Carbon Pricing March 2026 Update
Recent developments across U.S. carbon markets reflect growing momentum, as states expand…Read the full report …...
Policy Primer: Carbon Pricing March 2026 Update
Recent developments across U.S. carbon markets reflect growing momentum, as states expand participation and reinforce long-term policy frameworks amid mixed auction outcomes.
Rising Electricity Demand Spurs Efforts to Improve Interconnection Efficiency
Regulators and grid operators across the U.S. are actively reforming interconnection processes to support the growth of new power generation resources amid surging electricity demand from AI data centers, manufacturing, and electrification. These actions also aim to…Read the full report …...
States Expand Transparency and Consumer Safeguards in Competitive Retail Electricity Markets
Emerging regulatory initiatives are placing greater scrutiny on competitive retail electricity markets to…Read the full report…...
Visual Primer: States Expand Transparency and Consumer Safeguards in Competitive Retail Electricity Markets
Emerging regulatory initiatives are placing greater scrutiny on competitive retail electricity markets to enhance transparency, accountability, and consumer protection.
U.S. Energy Department Overhauls Energy Loan Portfolio, Targets $83 Billion in Biden-Era Commitments
The U.S. Energy Department on Jan. 22 announced a major restructuring of its federal energy lending operations, stating that the Office of Energy Dominance Financing will restructure, revise, or eliminate more than $83 billion in loans and conditional commitments tied to the Biden administration’s portfolio. The move is framed as a portfolio reset intended to…...
Battery Storage Takes a Larger Role in Grid Modernization
Energy storage is gaining strategic importance as electricity demand surges and grid modernization accelerates across the…Read the full report …...
Year Ahead: Five Must-Watch Power Sector Trends for 2026
The rapid growth of data centers, electrification, and manufacturing is driving a step change in electricity demand, compelling regulators and grid operators to revisit.…. Read the full report…...