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U.S. Energy Department Announces $50 Million for Tribal Energy Projects Across Indian Country

The U.S. Energy Department on March 25 announced a $50 million funding opportunity to support tribal-led energy development, with a focus on expanding access to affordable, reliable, and secure power across Indian Country. The funding will be directed toward both community-scale projects and early-stage planning for larger developments that can drive long-term economic growth. The…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Energy Affordability 2026 03 17 Blog preview

States Examine Energy Affordability as Electricity Demand and Infrastructure Needs Grow

As the energy sector grapples with unprecedented load growth, aging infrastructure, and necessary grid modernization, state utility regulators are increasingly… Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Energy Affordability 2026 03 17 Blog preview

Visual Primer: States Examine Energy Affordability as Electricity Demand and Infrastructure Needs Grow

As the energy sector grapples with unprecedented load growth, aging infrastructure, and necessary grid modernization, state utility regulators are increasingly facing complex decisions about balancing these system needs with customer affordability.

FERC’s Five-Year Plan Emphasizes Measures to Improve Electricity Market Design, Infrastructure Siting Reviews

U.S. Energy Department Announces $1.9 Billion for Grid Upgrades

The U.S. Energy Department on March 12 announced a $1.9 billion funding opportunity aimed at accelerating upgrades to the nation’s electric transmission system as electricity demand rises across the country. The initiative focuses on rapidly increasing the capacity of existing power lines while strengthening grid reliability and lowering electricity costs for households and businesses. The…...

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New Jersey Board Approves Clean Energy Initiatives, Including 3-Gigawatt Community Solar Expansion

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on March 4 approved a series of actions to expand clean energy generation, improve grid reliability, and help control electricity costs for households and businesses across the state. The measures include incentives for large-scale battery storage, new solar awards under the Competitive Solar Incentive Program, or CSIP, and…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Interconnection 2026 03 10 Blog preview

Rising Electricity Demand Spurs Efforts to Improve Interconnection Efficiency

Regulators and grid operators across the U.S. are actively reforming interconnection processes to support the growth of new power generation resources amid surging electricity demand from AI data centers, manufacturing, and electrification. These actions also aim to…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Interconnection 2026 03 10 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Rising Electricity Demand Spurs Efforts to Improve Interconnection Efficiency

Regulators and grid operators across the U.S. are actively reforming interconnection processes to support the growth of new power generation resources amid surging electricity demand from AI data centers, manufacturing, and electrification. These actions also aim to address emerging challenges arising from the rapid growth of new large loads, which can introduce planning uncertainty and require substantial investments in transmission and other grid infrastructure.