A Across the U.S., a growing number of states are exploring market-based strategies to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels. This reflects a broader trend toward the development of…Read the full report …...
Across the U.S., a growing number of states are exploring market-based strategies to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels. This reflects a broader trend toward the development of clean fuel programs aimed to reduce transportation sector emissions and incentivize the production of low-carbon and renewable alternatives.
U.S. hydropower generation is expected to increase by 7.5 percent to 259.1 billion kilowatthours (BkWh) during 2025, however will remain 2.4 percent below the previous 10-year average, according to a May 19 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Hydropower production during 2024 declined to 241 billion BkWh, the lowest level since at least…...
The New York Public Service Commission on May 15 approved a series of reforms aimed at accelerating the state’s clean energy transition, including a notable increase in its annual large-scale renewable energy procurement target. The revised goal raises the land-based renewable energy target (known as Tier 1) from 4,500 gigawatt-hours to 5,600 gigawatt-hours per year…....
Utility regulators in several U.S. states are stepping up efforts to plan for the future of natural gas as decarbonization and electrification efforts take hold. New initiatives are exploring…Read the full report …...
Utility regulators in several U.S. states are stepping up efforts to plan for the future of natural gas as decarbonization and electrification efforts take hold. New initiatives are exploring regulatory strategies to assess long-term gas system needs, manage stranded asset risks, and align utility planning with state climate targets.
The New York State Public Service Commission on May 15 authorized approximately $1 billion per year from 2026 to 2030 to support energy efficiency and building electrification initiatives across the state. These programs will be managed by the large investor-owned electric and gas utilities, along with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority…...
The U.S. Interior Department on May 14 announced the proposed rescission of a rule governing wind and solar energy development on public lands. This is in accordance with U.S. President Donald Trump’s agenda to eliminate burdensome regulations and stimulate economic growth. The proposed removal of the Bureau of Land Management’s clean energy regulation allows for…...
The U.S. Energy Department on May 8 announced three new policy actions that are expected to save over $935 million yearly for taxpayers, while developing U.S. scientific research and innovation. In three new policy memorandums, the department announced that it will follow best practices utilized by fellow grant providers and reduce indirect costs, sometimes referred…...
Recent actions across U.S. states reflect the growth of virtual power plant (VPP) initiatives, as utilities and regulators evaluate aggregated customer-sited assets to manage peak demand, enhance reliability, and reduce system costs. States are moving forward with…Read the full report …...