Trump Taps Chatterjee to Take the Helm at FERC, Replacing McIntyre

FERC Restored to Full Complement of Five Commissioners

The U.S. Senate last week approved President Biden’s three nominees to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) bringing the agency to its full complement of five commissioners. Industry and clean energy groups welcomed the move saying that a fully staffed commission is crucial to address challenges posed by an aging electric grid, the…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Markets 2024 06 18 Blog preview

Carbon Markets Garner Regulatory Attention as States Explore Pathways to Net Zero

Regulatory developments are shaping the trajectory of carbon markets amid mixed outcomes in recent allowance auctions. California, Quebec, and Washington are considering a shared carbon market highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts to tackle…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Markets 2024 06 18 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Carbon Markets Garner Regulatory Attention as States Explore Pathways to Net Zero

Regulatory developments are shaping the trajectory of carbon markets amid mixed outcomes in recent allowance auctions. California, Quebec, and Washington are considering a shared carbon market highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts to tackle climate change, while Pennsylvania lawmakers have proposed a state-specific cap-and-invest program.

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New York Announces Agreements to Advance Solar Projects on Underutilized Sites

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority announced two agreements to explore the potential renewable energy development on underutilized sites in the Southern Tier and Western New York through its Build Ready program.  The first site is in the area surrounding Ithaca Tompkins International Airport and the second site is the Witmer Road…...

New York City’s First Offshore Wind Port Begins Construction

Construction began on June 10 to transform the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) in New York City into what would be the nation’s largest offshore wind port, according to a press release from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The facility will serve as the operations and maintenance hub for Empire…...

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Some U.S. Regions at Risk of Power Shortages in Extreme Summer Conditions: NERC

Electricity supply shortage could occur if demand during peak periods is higher than projected or if electricity supply produced is lower than anticipated, according to the North American Electric Reliability Corporations (NERC) 2024 Summer Reliability Assessment. The U.S. Energy Information Administration issued an analysis on June 10, highlighting the findings of the assessment. The continental…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Community Solar 2024 06 11 Blog preview

New Policies and Programs Drive Nationwide Expansion of Community Solar

New and expanded federal tax credits, along with funding for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All residential program, have set the stage for further growth in the community solar industry. Several states have taken action to…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Community Solar 2024 06 11 Blog preview

Visual Primer: New Policies and Programs Drive Nationwide Expansion of Community Solar

New and expanded federal tax credits, along with funding for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All residential program, have set the stage for further growth in the community solar industry. Several states have taken action to establish or expand community solar programs. Also known as shared solar, community solar allows multiple energy customers to participate in projects that are remotely located and receive credits to lower their electricity bill.

ComEd Unveils $1.7 Billion Energy Efficiency Plan for Illinois Customers

Biden Administration Announces $45 Million to Fund Loans for Energy Efficiency Programs

The U.S. Energy Department on June 6 announced $45 million from the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant, or RLF, program to five states and the District of Columbia. The program, supported by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, offers funds that allow states and territories to make available loans and subsidies to…...

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U.S. to Expand Hydrogen Production Using Electrolyzers: EIA

Developers plan to expand U.S. hydrogen production employing technologies that make use of electricity, according to a June 6 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The use of planned electrolyzer installations would shift hydrogen production away from its traditional reliance on hydrocarbon feedstocks towards the usage of electricity to produce hydrogen from water…....