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California Approves $95.2 Million Plan to Expand Zero-Emission Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Electric Vehicles, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTS

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…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Fossil Fuels 2026 08 18 Blog preview

Trump Administration Broadens Push to Expand U.S. Fossil Fuel Development

Climate Change and Emissions, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Insights, Fossil Fuels, Integrated Resource Plans, LNG, Natural Gas, Natural Gas, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Retail Power and Gas

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  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Fossil Fuels 2026 08 18 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Trump Administration Broadens Push to Expand U.S. Fossil Fuel Development

Climate Change and Emissions, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Fossil Fuels, Integrated Resource Plans, LNG, Natural Gas, Natural Gas, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Retail Power and Gas

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 federal resources, strengthen infrastructure and export capacity, and reduce regulatory barriers, reflecting a multifaceted approach to expanding U.S. oil, natural gas, and coal production.

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PJM, Dominion Evaluate Large Load Rules After Record Data Center Disconnection

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PJM Interconnection on Aug. 11 announced that it is evaluating changes to interconnection and ride-through requirements for large computational loads after nearly 4,000 megawatts of data center demand unexpectedly disconnected from the grid in Northern Virginia on July 22. The event marked the largest sudden transfer of large load in grid operator’s history and has…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Interconnection Reforms 2026 08 11 Blog preview

Interconnection Reforms Target Faster Grid Access and Better Use of Existing Capacity

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Insights, Grid Modernization, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Smart Grid, Solar, Wind

Rapid growth in both new generation and large electricity loads is prompting regulators, utilities, and grid operators to rethink interconnection rules. The focus is shifting beyond…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Interconnection Reforms 2026 08 11 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Interconnection Reforms Target Faster Grid Access and Better Use of Existing Capacity

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Grid Modernization, Integrated Resource Plans, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Smart Grid, Wholesale Power

Rapid growth in both new generation and large electricity loads is prompting regulators, utilities, and grid operators to rethink interconnection rules. The focus is shifting beyond queue management toward faster project approvals, better use of available grid capacity, and more efficient use of existing infrastructure.

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PJM Advances 200 GW of Generation Projects Under Reformed Interconnection Process

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PJM Interconnection on Aug. 3 advanced 715 proposed electricity generation projects into the first cycle of its redesigned grid connection process, marking the first large-scale use of reforms intended to accelerate new generation projects while reducing speculative applications. The projects represent more than 200 gigawatts of potential generating capacity and will undergo engineering studies over…...

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PJM Seeks FERC Approval for Reliability Backstop Procurement to Address Capacity Shortfall

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTS, Retail Power and Gas

PJM Interconnection on July 31 filed a proposal with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve a new Reliability Backstop Procurement designed to address a projected capacity shortfall and accelerate investment in new power generation as electricity demand rises across the region. The proposal would allow the grid operator to begin the procurement process on…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Data Centers 2026 08 04 Blog preview

U.S. Data Centers Face Permitting Restrictions as Policymakers Reconsider Regulatory Frameworks

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Data centers are facing increasing regulatory scrutiny driven by concerns over electricity demand, grid reliability, consumer costs, water use, and environmental impacts. The growing wave of moratoriums, permitting pauses, and…Read the full report…...