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Western Energy Markets Governing Body Preserves Key Reliability Feature in First Vote Under New Independent Governance

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The Western Energy Markets Governing Body on July 23 has taken a significant step under the California Independent System Operator’s new independent governance framework by voting to preserve a key grid reliability tool, Assistance Energy Transfers, or AET, within the Western Energy Imbalance Market. The mechanism, introduced in 2023, allows balancing authorities to receive emergency…...

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PJM Capacity Auction Prices Rise by 22 Percent Amid Growing Demand and Reliability Pressures

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PJM Interconnection LLC’s capacity market auction for the 2026/2027 delivery year cleared at a record-high price of $329.17 per megawatt-day (MW-day), about 22 percent higher than last year’s auction, according to the results announced on July 22. The clearing price hit the price cap approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission following a ninefold increase…...

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‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Reinforces President Trump’s Fossil Fuel Agenda

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 U.S. President Donald Trump on July 4 signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping reconciliation measure that fundamentally reshapes federal energy policy. The law dramatically shrinks the…Read the full report  …...

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Visual Primer: ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Reinforces President Trump’s Fossil Fuel Agenda

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U.S. President Donald Trump on July 4 signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping reconciliation measure that fundamentally reshapes federal energy policy. The law dramatically shrinks the window for wind and solar projects to qualify for federal tax credits, and expands fossil fuel development on federal lands, reshaping the outlook for energy transition investments across the U.S.

EPA Releases Strategic Plan in Conjunction with President's Proposed $11.8 Billion Budget to Address Climate Change, Environmental Justice

New York Commission Orders Central Hudson to Curb Gas Demand, Supporting Clean Energy Transition

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The New York State Public Service Commission on July 17 directed Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation to implement new measures over the next three years to reduce natural gas usage in its service territory. The order, issued as part of the utility’s final long-term gas plan, requires the company to develop pilot demand response…...

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Google and Brookfield Sign $3 Billion Deal in Largest U.S. Corporate Hydropower Agreement

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Brookfield Asset Management, through its subsidiary Brookfield Renewable, has signed a landmark agreement with Google to provide up to 3,000 megawatts of carbon-free hydroelectric capacity across the U.S. The Hydro Framework Agreement, announced on July 15, is the largest corporate clean power deal for hydropower to date. On the same day, at the first Energy…...

FERC Approves Rules to Mitigate Cyber Threats Related to Supply Chain for Grid Systems

Canada and Northwest Territories Launch AI-Driven Core Scanning Pilot to Unlock Critical Minerals Potential

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The Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories on July 14 launched a new initiative to apply artificial intelligence and digital scanning to historic drill core samples, aiming to uncover untapped mineral resources in the North and accelerate exploration of critical minerals. As part of the pilot, geoscientists will scan and analyze…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Integrated Resource Planning 2025 07 15 Blog preview

Utility Resource Planning Frameworks Shift Toward Greater Flexibility and Transparency

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State regulators are modernizing long-term resource planning frameworks for electric utilities to ensure greater flexibility, transparency, and alignment with evolving technologies, climate goals, and policy priorities. Integrated resource plans (IRPs) provide a…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Integrated Resource Planning 2025 07 15 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Utility Resource Planning Frameworks Shift Toward Greater Flexibility and Transparency

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State regulators are modernizing long-term resource planning frameworks for electric utilities to ensure greater flexibility, transparency, and alignment with evolving technologies, climate goals, and policy priorities. Integrated resource plans (IRPs) provide a structured approach to identify the optimal mix of generation, storage, and demand-side resources needed to deliver reliable and affordable electricity to customers over a long-term planning horizon.

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Refinery Shutdowns Could Lead to Higher Gasoline Prices on The West Coast: EIA

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California is projected to lose 17 percent of its oil refinery capacity within the next 12 months due to the planned shutdown of two refineries, according to a July 10 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. If these closures proceed as expected, they could lead to increased fuel price volatility across the West…...