More States Revisit Net Metering Policies as Solar Expansion Continues
As solar adoption accelerates, states across the U.S. are reassessing net energy metering (NEM) policies to ensure…Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: More States Revisit Net Metering Policies as Solar Expansion Continues
As solar adoption accelerates, states across the U.S. are reassessing net energy metering (NEM) policies to ensure fair compensation for solar customers, prevent cost shifts to non-solar ratepayers, and maintain grid reliability.
U.S. EPA Cancels Over $60 Million in Biden-Era Environmental Funding
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the cancellation of 20 grants totaling nearly $61 million as part of a broader initiative to eliminate funding for programs associated with diversity, equity, inclusion, or DEI, and environmental justice, which the current administration deems as wasteful. This marks the second round of cancellations, in collaboration with the Department…...
California Commission Approves Electric Resource Portfolios to Improve Reliability, Integrate More Renewable Energy
The California Public Utilities Commission on Feb. 20 approved electric resource portfolios to support transmission grid planning and help the state achieve its clean energy targets. The portfolios provide key information for the California Independent System Operator to optimize its 2025-2026 transmission planning to work toward climate goals while ensuring the reliability and affordability of…...
State Regulators Advance Key Reforms in Retail Electric Markets
State utility regulators are ramping up oversight of retail electric markets, with recent actions ranging from Massachusetts resuming its review of customer protections to…Read the full report…...
Visual Primer: State Regulators Advance Key Reforms in Retail Electric Markets
State utility regulators are ramping up oversight of retail electric markets, with recent actions ranging from Massachusetts resuming its review of customer protections to Maryland implementing reforms to market rules.
Residential Heating Costs Expected to Be 10 Percent Higher This Winter: EIA
Residential energy costs for household heating with propane and natural gas for the current winter have increased compared to the previous winter, according to an Feb. 20 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The agency projects retail energy costs to be 10 percent higher than last winter. The agency in their Winter Fuels…...
Renewable Diesel Consumption Continues to Increase on The U.S. West Coast: EIA
Renewable diesel is gradually compensating petroleum diesel on the U.S. West Coast, according to an Feb. 18 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. State level policies are incentivizing new production capacity and shipments to the region. Renewable diesel continues to be mainly utilized in California but also accounts for a significant share of…...
Policy Changes and Economic Challenges Threaten U.S. Offshore Wind Industry Growth
The U.S. offshore wind industry is grappling with a changing landscape amid policy changes and economic challenges. President Donald Trump’s recent executive action halting offshore wind leasing and permitting has come as a major setback for the industry. While projects that have already secured…Read the full report…...
Visual Primer: Policy Changes and Economic Challenges Threaten U.S. Offshore Wind Industry Growth
The U.S. offshore wind industry is grappling with a changing landscape amid policy changes and economic challenges. President Donald Trump's recent executive action halting offshore wind leasing and permitting has come as a major setback for the industry. While projects that have already secured federal approvals and financing are expected to move forward, prolonged permitting delays could stall momentum and deter future investment.