The California Public Utilities Commission on Jan. 27, issued a proposal to improve safety and emergency response of battery energy storage facilities in California. The proposal aims to implement Senate Bill No. 1383 to create new standards for the maintenance and operation of battery energy storage facilities and also improve emergency response action plans for…...
U.S. wholesale and retail propane prices have traded higher so far this winter heating season compared to the previous year, according to an Jan. 28 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The higher prices witnessed so far this winter can be attributed to colder weather during January and higher exports. The price increase…...
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Jan. 27 announced that it has secured more than $185 million in federal funding from the U.S. Energy Department for three energy efficiency rebate programs funded through the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. These energy efficiency programs will particularly benefit low and moderate-income residents, as they are more…...
The New York State Public Service Commission has directed additional actions for New York State Electric & Gas Corporation and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation to in the next three years as part of their long-term natural gas plan. The commission issued an order directing the companies to propose pilot demand response programs, provide information…...
U.S. wholesale power prices are forecast to average marginally higher during 2025 in the majority of the U.S. regions compared to 2024, except in the Northwest and Texas, according to an Jan. 27 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The agency projects wholesale prices to average $40 per megawatthour (MWh) during 2025, up…...
President Trump has issued a series of executive actions signaling major changes in the U.S. energy landscape, including declaring a national energy emergency, expanding fossil fuel development…Read the full report …...
President Trump has issued a series of executive actions signaling major changes in the U.S. energy landscape, including declaring a national energy emergency, expanding fossil fuel development, suspending offshore wind initiatives, and withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. These actions represent a sharp departure from former President Biden’s renewable energy and climate-focused policies.
The Michigan Public Service Commission on Jan.23 approved a rate increase of approximately $217.4 million for DTE Electric, about 52 percent lower than the utility’s initial request. The commission approved investments in several initiatives including upgrading aging power lines, more frequent tree-trimming to enhance grid reliability, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. With DTE Electric set…...
The Henry Hub natural gas price during 2025 and 2026 is expected to increase, according to an Jan. 23 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The projected price increase can be attributed to natural gas demand outpacing supply, due to higher gas demand from U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities. This in turn,…...
South Carolina’s state-owned utility, Santee Cooper, issued a request for proposals for potential buyers to acquire and complete the development of two partially constructed nuclear reactors at the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station, according to a Jan. 22 press release. The move comes in response to growing interest in new nuclear power to help meet rising…...
