EnerKnol Research Reports Archives

Visual Primer: Puerto Rico’s Power and Water Crises Expose Persistent Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

November 2, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Grid Modernization, Integrated Resource Plans, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Smart Grid, Wholesale PowerBy EnerKnol Research

Nearly a decade after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, the island continues to struggle with unreliable electricity and recurring water service interruptions, despite substantial federal recovery funding. Major power outages, rising electricity costs, drought-driven water rationing, and pipeline failures highlight the interdependence of critical infrastructure and persistent vulnerabilities in infrastructure investment, fuel supply, utility governance, and emergency preparedness.

Visual Primer: Community Solar Policies Evolve to Support Growth and Strengthen Consumer Protections

October 26, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Integrated Resource Plans, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Renewables, Solar, Solar PowerBy EnerKnol Research

Community solar policy is evolving on multiple fronts, as states expand investment and project opportunities, refine program requirements, and address barriers to participation. Community solar allows multiple customers to subscribe to a shared solar project located off-site and receive credits that lower their electricity bill.

Visual Primer: U.S. Steps Up Efforts to Address Transmission Constraints and Strengthen Grid Reliability

October 19, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Grid Modernization, Integrated Resource Plans, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Smart Grid, Wholesale PowerBy EnerKnol Research

The U.S. electricity transmission network is undergoing expansion and modernization, supported by billions of dollars in federal funding, completion of major transmission projects, expanded regional grid planning, and permitting reforms.

Visual Primer: Canada’s Electricity Transformation Gains Momentum

October 12, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Hydropower, Integrated Resource Plans, Nuclear, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, RenewablesBy EnerKnol Research

Canada is expanding its electricity system to meet growing demand, projected to double by 2050, while strengthening grid reliability. Major investments in clean power generation, interprovincial transmission, and grid-scale storage, alongside new financing and regulatory measures, aim to expand supply, connect regional grids, and accelerate infrastructure development.

Visual Primer: Federal-State Divergence Reshapes the U.S. EV Policy Landscape

October 5, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, PRODUCTS, RenewablesBy EnerKnol Research

Federal efforts to roll back transportation decarbonization policies have intensified, while states are adapting or expanding their programs to maintain momentum amid changes in federal policy.

Visual Primer: States Tighten Data Center Requirements Across Grid, Water, and Land Use

September 28, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Integrated Resource Plans, Nuclear, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Smart GridBy EnerKnol Research

Data center scrutiny is expanding, with states requiring large load customers to assume greater responsibility for infrastructure costs and comply with new interconnection requirements, while addressing water, environmental, and community impacts.

Policy Primer: Carbon Pricing September 2026 Update

September 21, 2026Carbon Markets, Climate Change and Emissions, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Environmental Markets, Integrated Resource Plans, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Retail Power and Gas, Solar, WindBy EnerKnol Research

Cap-and-trade programs across the U.S. are evolving as states refine program frameworks, adjust emissions trajectories, and pursue greater coordination across regional markets.

Visual Primer: U.S. Nuclear Power Development Gathers Pace as Federal Policy Evolves

September 14, 2026Climate 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, RenewablesBy EnerKnol Research

Across the U.S. nuclear power sector, federal policy is driving investment, deployment, and innovation alongside significant regulatory reform and congressional action.

Visual Primer: Federal Actions Constrain U.S. Offshore Wind Development as States Push Back

September 7, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Renewables, Wind, Wind PowerBy EnerKnol Research

Federal policy is constraining the future offshore wind development pipeline, particularly through lease-termination agreements that redirect billions toward conventional energy projects. States are challenging federal actions while adapting policies, infrastructure planning, and investment strategies to sustain development.

Visual Primer: Evolving Competitive Retail Electricity Markets Spur Policy Actions to Enhance Oversight

August 31, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Natural Gas, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Retail Power, Retail Power and Gas, Solar, WindBy EnerKnol Research

Recent actions across U.S. states reflect varied approaches to regulating competitive retail energy markets, with policymakers addressing supplier accountability, consumer impacts, transparency, and the role of local governments.

Visual Primer: States Advance Legislative Measures to Enable Plug-In Solar

August 24, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Integrated Resource Plans, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Renewables, Solar, Solar PowerBy EnerKnol Research

More than half of U.S. states have introduced or advanced legislation so far this year to allow the installation and use of plug-in or portable solar generation devices for residential electricity consumers. Several states are removing traditional barriers, allowing qualifying systems to connect through standard electrical outlets subject to specified safety and installation requirements, without prior utility approval, interconnection agreements, or related fees.

Visual Primer: Trump Administration Broadens Push to Expand U.S. Fossil Fuel Development

August 17, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Fossil Fuels, Integrated Resource Plans, LNG, Natural Gas, Natural Gas, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Retail Power and GasBy EnerKnol Research

The Trump administration continues to pursue policies to expand fossil fuel development as part of its broader push for energy dominance. Recent actions include measures to improve access to federal resources, strengthen infrastructure and export capacity, and reduce regulatory barriers, reflecting a multifaceted approach to expanding U.S. oil, natural gas, and coal production.

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