The California Public Utilities Commission on April 30 approved a change in how the state’s Climate Credit is delivered, moving the bill relief to months when household energy costs are typically highest. The adjustment is intended to improve affordability by aligning financial support with periods of peak electricity and heating demand, without requiring any action…...
Policy actions are delaying planned U.S. coal plant retirements, keeping plants operating beyond scheduled closures to…Read the full report …...
Policy actions are delaying planned U.S. coal plant retirements, keeping plants operating beyond scheduled closures to support grid reliability amid rising electricity demand. In 2025, 8 gigawatts (GW) of coal capacity was expected to be retired, but only 2.6 GW were shut down, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
New York Independent System Operator on April 24 released its annual Summer Reliability Assessment, identifying a tightening supply cushion ahead of peak demand season. The grid operator projects a baseline reliability margin of 417 megawatts (MW), marking the lowest level in recent history and signaling growing pressure on the state’s power system. The assessment indicates…...
The New York State Department of Public Service on April 22 announced that the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission issued final siting permits to AES Clean Power for three renewable energy projects totaling 343 megawatts across Clinton, Jefferson, and Lewis counties. The approvals mark a continued push to expand…...
Recent legislative and regulatory actions signal a broader shift toward streamlining permitting and modernizing environmental reviews, supporting increased…Read the full report …...
Recent legislative and regulatory actions signal a broader shift toward streamlining permitting and modernizing environmental reviews, supporting increased oil and gas production and accelerating infrastructure development.
PJM Interconnection on April 17 released its 2025 Regional Transmission Expansion Plan report, outlining a significant pipeline of transmission investments and planning reforms aimed at maintaining grid reliability across its multi-state footprint. The grid operator identified 122 new baseline transmission projects with an estimated cost of $11.8 billion to address shifting power flows and system…...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on April 13 announced up to $150 million in supplemental funding to accelerate the deployment of energy-efficient heat pump systems across small residential buildings statewide, advancing the state’s broader push toward building electrification and emissions reduction. The funding will be administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal through…...
