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Visual Primer: States Enhance Oversight of Utility Resource Planning

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There is a growing focus on enhancing oversight, transparency, and stakeholder engagement in the integrated resource planning process for electric utilities across various states. The pursuit for a low-carbon future is driving the need for innovative policy initiatives to maximize renewable energy utilization and maintain grid reliability. Integrated resource plans (IRPs) that utilities file with state commissions identify the optimal mix of resources required to serve customers over a long-term planning horizon.

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Port of Baltimore Closure Impacts U.S. Energy Trade: EIA

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Shipping traffic from the Port of Baltimore, the second-largest coal exporting hub in the U.S., has temporarily paused after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge into the Patapsco River on March 26, according to a report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. This has impacted U.S. energy related trading dynamics. The Port…...

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U.S. Energy Department Announces $22 Million to Enhance Renewable Energy Siting

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The U.S. Energy Department on March 25 announced up to $22 million in investment to enhance the siting and permitting process for the development of large-scale renewable energy facilities across six states. The Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning, or R-STEP, program will distribute $10 million among six projects based in Indiana, Iowa,…...

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U.S. Energy Department Announces $6 Billion for Industrial Decarbonization Projects

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The U.S. Energy Department on March 25 announced up to $6 billion for 33 industrial decarbonization projects spanning over 20 states. This marks the single largest industrial decarbonization investment in the U.S. These initiatives prioritize community engagement through comprehensive Community Benefits Plans, aiming to foster local economic development and environmental improvement. The funding, supported by…...

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South California’s Natural Gas Prices at their Lowest in Eight Years During December 2023: EIA

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Natural gas prices at SoCal Citygate, the main price hub in Southern California, averaged $3.61 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) during December 2023, according to a March 25 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average spot price during December 2023, was the lowest December spot price in eight years, when adjusting…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2024 03 26 Blog preview

U.S. Nuclear Energy Landscape Poised for Change Amid Evolving Policies and Regulations

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Recent policy developments in the U.S. nuclear power industry indicate a growing recognition of the carbon-free nature of nuclear energy to support the energy transition. With Congress considering nuclear energy reforms, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposing rules for…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2024 03 26 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Nuclear Energy Landscape Poised for Change Amid Evolving Policies and Regulations

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Integrated Resource Plans, Nuclear, Nuclear Power, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Renewables

Recent policy developments in the U.S. nuclear power industry indicate a growing recognition of the carbon-free nature of nuclear energy to support the energy transition. With Congress considering nuclear energy reforms, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposing rules for advanced reactor licensing, and state legislatures exploring the benefits of small modular technologies, the landscape of nuclear energy technologies is poised for change.

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Brent Crude Oil Price Forecast Increases After OPEC+ Extends Production Cuts: EIA

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Brent crude oil and petroleum product prices are projected to increase for the remainder of 2024, according to a March 21 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.  The projected price increase can be attributed to the announcement that OPEC+ will extend the current voluntary production cuts through the second quarter of 2024. The…...

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U.S. Energy Department Announces $180 Million for Energy Upgrades in Schools

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The U.S. Energy Department on March 20 opened applications for the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize, earmarking $180 million for school districts nationwide. The initiative aims to support strategic partnerships to implement energy upgrades in K-12 schools. The funding, supported by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, is aimed at enhancing energy efficiency, reducing…...

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U.S. Geothermal Production Could See Twenty-Fold Growth With Next Generation Technologies: DOE Report

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The U.S. Energy Department issued a report on March 18 discussing the potential role of next generation geothermal technologies in the clean energy transition. The report, titled “Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Next-Generation Geothermal Power,” is the latest in a series of reports assessing how the U.S. can decarbonize by 2050. The report complements the objectives…...