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California Commission Directs Utilities to Coordinate Customer Energy Resources to Reduce Grid Upgrade Costs

The California Public Utilities Commission on Oct. 29 directed Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric to develop a common framework for coordinating distributed energy resources, including customer-sited batteries, electric vehicles and other flexible electricity technologies. The initiative aims to make better use of customer-owned resources to address…...

U.S. Development Bank Ends Ban on Financing Nuclear Power Projects

U.S. Energy Department Commits Up to $5 Billion for Constellation Nuclear Upgrades

The U.S. Energy Department’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing on Oct. 27 announced a conditional loan commitment of up to $5 billion to support nuclear reactor upgrades and modernization across Constellation Energy’s fleet in Illinois, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The projects are expected to add nearly 1.1 gigawatts of generating capacity, strengthening grid reliability and expanding…...

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Maryland Launches $200 Million Clean Energy Auction to Expand Power Supply

Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Oct. 26 launched Megawatts for Maryland, a $200 million clean energy auction program to expand in-state electricity generation and help lower power costs. Administered by the Maryland Energy Administration, the two-year initiative will fund renewable energy generation and energy storage projects, helping offset development and construction costs. Established under the…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Community Solar 2026 10 27 Blog preview

Community Solar Policies Evolve to Support Growth and Strengthen Consumer Protections

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…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Community Solar 2026 10 27 Blog preview

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

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.

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California Launches Incentive Program to Help Rideshare Drivers Switch to Zero-Emission Vehicles

The California Public Utilities Commission on Oct. 19 announced the Rideshare Incentives for Driving Electric program, which will provide financial assistance to eligible rideshare drivers purchasing or leasing zero-emission vehicles. The initiative aims to reduce upfront vehicle costs and support California’s transition to cleaner transportation. Eligible low- and moderate-income drivers working with transportation network companies,…...