States Advance Large-Scale Battery Storage to Meet Deployment Targets
Across the U.S., states are accelerating efforts to deploy large-scale energy storage through streamlined permitting, competitive solicitations, and…Read the full report …...
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 …...
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…...
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.
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…...
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…...
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…...
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.
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…...
Visual Primer: 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 outpacing the addition of new supply. These converging trends are tightening reliability margins and increasing the risk of resource adequacy shortfalls.
Carbon Pricing June 2025 Update
Recent carbon market auctions have delivered mixed results underscoring the growing impact of…Read the full report …...
Policy Primer: Carbon Pricing June 2025 Update
Recent carbon market auctions have delivered mixed results underscoring the growing impact of federal policy shifts on regional emissions trading programs.