The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Feb. 12 announced a final rule rescinding the 2009 endangerment finding and eliminating federal greenhouse gas emission standards for motor vehicles and engines beginning with model year 2012 and extending beyond model year 2027. The final rule is expected to save more than $1.3 trillion by eliminating regulatory requirements…...
The New York State Public Service Commission on Feb. 12 approved regulations to accelerate grid modernization by streamlining the environmental review, permitting, and siting of major renewable energy and electric transmission facilities. The rules implement the Renewable Action Project Interconnection and Deployment Act, or RAPID Act, and will be administered by the Office of Renewable…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Feb. 11 awarded $175 million to six projects aimed at modernizing and extending the life of coal-fired power plants serving rural and remote communities, advancing a broader $525 million initiative to strengthen existing generation assets and bolster grid reliability. The funding targets upgrades designed to improve plant efficiency, increase dependable…...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Feb. 6 finalized a rule extending key compliance deadlines for coal combustion residual management unit, or CCRMU, and groundwater monitoring requirements, providing regulated utilities with additional time to meet federal coal ash standards while maintaining protections for public health and the environment. The action aligns with broader federal efforts…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Feb. 9 launched the Genesis Mission Consortium, a new public-private partnership aimed at accelerating the use of artificial intelligence to advance scientific discovery, strengthen national security, and reinforce U.S. leadership in energy and emerging technologies. The initiative supports the department’s broader Genesis Mission and aligns with recent executive actions by…...
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Feb. 2 accepted a proposal from PJM Interconnection to create a new process for transferring Capacity Interconnection Rights from a retiring power plant to a replacement resource at the same site, separate from the traditional interconnection review. The decision is intended to accelerate replacement generation and support reliability as…...
The Michigan Public Service Commission on Jan. 29 approved new voluntary filing guidelines aimed at improving public engagement and increasing routing flexibility for proposed high-voltage electric transmission lines, a move designed to address landowner concerns and strengthen confidence in the state’s transmission siting process. The action establishes clearer expectations for transmission developers seeking certificates of…...
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation on Jan. 29 released its 2025 Long-Term Reliability Assessment, finding that resource adequacy risks across the North American bulk power system are intensifying over the next 10 years as electricity demand accelerates faster than new generation and infrastructure additions. The assessment identifies rapid growth in large loads, particularly data…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Jan. 28 launched a new initiative to strengthen domestic nuclear energy capabilities by issuing a request for information inviting states to express interest in hosting Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses. The action represents an early step toward potential voluntary federal and state partnerships designed to modernize the nation’s nuclear fuel cycle…...
The U.S. Energy Department’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation on Jan. 22 selected 16 projects totaling $155 million to expand capabilities at the U.S. National Laboratories to develop and scale technologies that improve industrial efficiency and competitiveness. The awards are designed to drive process innovation, lower production costs, and strengthen long-term economic value…...
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…...
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on Jan. 20 signed two executive orders aimed at immediate utility bill relief and accelerated in-state power development, positioning the action as an emergency response to escalating electricity costs and affordability pressure. The first order directs near-term ratepayer protections ahead of electricity bill increases expected in June and ties the…...
