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.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on Aug. 27 completed the four pillars of the state’s data center strategy, signing legislation to expand transparency over data centers’ energy and water use while rolling out guidance and technical support to help municipalities negotiate stronger community benefits agreements. The actions build on July legislation requiring new data centers…...
The California Air Resources Board on Aug. 26 released the results of its latest joint carbon allowance auction with Quebec’s Ministry of the Environment, with all available allowances selling above the reserve price, signaling continued demand from regulated companies across the linked carbon market. The Aug. 19 sale cleared current allowances at $32.48 per metric…...
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…Read the full report …...
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.
PJM Interconnection on Aug. 21 proposed a broad package of governance reforms aimed at speeding decision-making, strengthening board independence, and giving states a larger role in key electricity market decisions ahead of federally mediated negotiations beginning Sept. 1. The proposal responds to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s directive to develop reforms following a July technical…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Aug. 20 awarded $500 million to seven projects to expand domestic processing of critical minerals, battery manufacturing, and recycling capacity, advancing the Trump administration’s effort to strengthen U.S. supply chains for materials essential to energy production, manufacturing, and national security. The funding, announced through the Office of Critical Minerals and…...
PJM Interconnection on Aug. 19 released a five-year strategy that places grid reliability at the center of its long-term agenda while outlining reforms to address accelerating electricity demand, tightening generation supplies and a rapidly changing power system. The plan identifies reliability as the organization’s guiding priority and pairs that objective with commitments to improve affordability,…...
The California Energy Commission on Aug. 18 approved a $95.2 million investment plan to expand zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and support the state’s transition to cleaner transportation. The funding, administered through the commission’s Clean Transportation Program, or CTP, will support electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as…...
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…Read the full report …...
