EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Offshore Wind 2025 02 18 Blog preview

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.

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New York Commission Approves Retail and Residential Programs to Progress Toward Energy Storage Target of 6 Gigawatts by 2030

The New York Public Service Commission on Feb. 13 approved the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s energy storage implementation plan for the retail and residential sectors. The commission directed the authority to amend the plan to incorporate more energy resources that are a part of the New York Independent System Operator’s distributed…...

California Adopts Strategies to Further Vehicle-Grid Integration

New York Green Bank to Provide $60 Million for EV Charging Infrastructure

New York Governor Kathy Hochu on Feb. 10 announced the availability of a $60 million loan from the NY Green Bank  for the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in New York City. EV fast-charging provider Revel, will use the funding to expand the city’s fast-charging network by more than three times the current capacity…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Data Centers Utility Planning 2025 02 11 Blog preview

Data Centers Face Increased Scrutiny as States Move to Tackle Surging Energy Demand

State lawmakers and utility commissions across the U.S. are moving swiftly to address surging energy demand from data centers, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence applications. As these facilities proliferate…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Data Centers Utility Planning 2025 02 11 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Data Centers Face Increased Scrutiny as States Move to Tackle Surging Energy Demand

State lawmakers and utility commissions across the U.S. are moving swiftly to address surging energy demand from data centers, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence applications. As these facilities proliferate, regulators are taking proactive steps to ensure utilities can accommodate massive new loads without straining the grid or increasing costs for existing customers.

New York Commission Approves Transfer of Entergy’s Nuclear Plants

U.K. Announces Plan to Streamline Nuclear Regulations

The U.K. government on Feb. 6 announced plans to revise existing nuclear planning regulations to reduce red tape and accelerate the approval and construction of nuclear reactors. The changes will support the development of smaller nuclear reactors and allow more flexible siting for projects. A more efficient, timely approval process will allow nuclear developers in…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2025 02 04 Blog preview

U.S. Revives Nuclear Energy by Restarting Old Plants and Advancing Small Modular Reactors

As electricity demand soars, nuclear power is emerging as a key solution to ensure grid stability and achieve net-zero emissions goals. More recently, increasing…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2025 02 04 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Revives Nuclear Energy by Restarting Old Plants and Advancing Small Modular Reactors

As electricity demand soars, nuclear power is emerging as a key solution to ensure grid stability and achieve net-zero emissions goals. More recently, increasing demand, particularly from data centers, is fueling the push to restart previously shut-down nuclear plants.

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New York Power Authority Board Approves Plan to Add Over 3 Gigawatts of Renewables

The New York Power Authority’s Board of Trustees on Jan. 28 approved a strategic plan to increase the state’s renewable energy capacity and support the goal of reaching 70 percent electricity generation from renewable sources by 2030. The plan identifies 37 renewable energy projects with a combined power generation capacity of over 3 gigawatts, which…...

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U.S. Nuclear Generators Heavily Reliant on Imports of Uranium Concentrate: EIA

U.S. nuclear generators utilized 32 million pounds of imported uranium concentrate and 0.05 million pounds of domestically uranium concentrate during 2023, according to an Jan. 30 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Imports of uranium concentrate accounted for 99 percent of the nuclear generator’s requirements. Foreign producers mainly supply the U.S. front end…...