FERC Approves Train 4 Texas Freeport LNG Expansion Despite Contentious Emission Standards

U.S. Energy Department Repeals Biden-Era Policy on LNG Export Commencement Deadlines

The U.S. Energy Department on April 1 announced the repeal of a policy statement issued under the Biden administration that required authorized liquefied natural gas exporters to meet specific criteria before the agency would consider extending the commencement date for an approved project. The move aligns with the Trump administration’s efforts to expand U.S. oil…...

uranium production

U.S. Uranium Production Highest in Six Years During 2024: EIA

U.S. uranium concentrate production reached a six year high of around 680,000 pounds of U3O8 during 2024, according to an April 3 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Despite increasing production and government policies to incentivize uranium concentrate, the U.S. remains a net importer. Uranium is widely used by nuclear power plants for…...

New York Advances $485 Million Transmission Project to Enhance Grid Reliability, Support Renewables

New England Grid Operator Issues Request for Proposals to Address Long Term Transmission Needs

The New England grid operator, at the bequest of New England States Committee on Electricity (NESCOE), has issued a request for proposal to address long term transmission solutions, according to an April 1 press release. The proposals are expected to be submitted in September 2025. Following assessment by the operator, a preferred solution may be…...

natural gas consumption averages

U.S. Natural Gas Consumption Hits Record Highs in Winter and Summer 2024: EIA

U.S. natural gas usage averaged a record 90.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) during 2024, up one percent or 0.9 Bcf/d compared to 2023, according to a March 31 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. U.S. natural gas consumption achieved new winter and summer monthly highs in January and July 2024. During…...

Court Reinstates Obama’s Arctic Drilling Ban, Draws Criticism from Alaska Governor

U.S. Interior Distributes $354 Million from Gulf of America Leases

The U.S. Interior Department on March 27 announced the distribution of around $353.6 million in energy revenues to the four Gulf of America gas and oil producing states. The funds, distributed yearly, are generated from offshore gas and oil production and are allocated to support coastal protection, infrastructure projects and restoration. The Gulf of Mexico…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Energy Storage 2025 04 01 Blog preview

U.S. States Strengthen Oversight of Battery Storage Facilities Amid Rapid Growth

As battery storage plays a growing role in grid reliability and renewable integration, state lawmakers and regulators are advancing measures to enhance safety and oversight. U.S. battery storage capacity growth could reach a new high in…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Energy Storage 2025 04 01 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. States Strengthen Oversight of Battery Storage Facilities Amid Rapid Growth

As battery storage plays a growing role in grid reliability and renewable integration, state lawmakers and regulators are advancing measures to enhance safety and oversight. U.S. battery storage capacity growth could reach a new high in 2025, with operators planning to add 19.6 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale storage to the grid, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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U.S. Dominated Global LNG Exports During 2024: EIA

The U.S. exported 11.9 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) during 2024, according to a March 27 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. remains the world’s top LNG exporter, with export volumes in 2023 at a similar level. LNG exports from other major exporting countries –…...

FERC’s Five-Year Plan Emphasizes Measures to Improve Electricity Market Design, Infrastructure Siting Reviews

U.S. Manufacturing Energy Usage Continues to Increase: EIA

U.S. manufacturing energy usage continued to increase as indicated by the Manufacturing Energy Consumption Survey for 2022, according to a March 25 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Preliminary results from the survey show that total U.S. manufacturing energy usage rose by six percent between 2018 and 2022. The survey is conducted every…...

California’s Efforts to Cut Transportation Emissions Are Inadequate

U.S. Biodiesel Usage Rises in the Residential, Commercial and Electric Power Sectors: EIA

The U.S. is utilizing higher amounts of biodiesel in the residential, electric power and commercial sectors, according to a March 26 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The agency projects that the residential, electric power and commercial sectors together accounted for nearly five percent of U.S. total biodiesel consumption during 2023, up from…...