ERCOT’s Final Winterization Report Confident That Texas Grid Is Prepared for Winter Weather

Michigan PSC Sets New Rules to Expand Public Engagement in High-Voltage Transmission Siting

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The Michigan Public Service Commission on Jan. 29 approved new voluntary filing guidelines aimed at improving public engagement and increasing routing flexibility for proposed high-voltage electric transmission lines, a move designed to address landowner concerns and strengthen confidence in the state’s transmission siting process. The action establishes clearer expectations for transmission developers seeking certificates of…...

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

NERC Warns of Escalating Grid Reliability Risks as U.S. Power Demand Surges Over the Next Decade

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The North American Electric Reliability Corporation on Jan. 29 released its 2025 Long-Term Reliability Assessment, finding that resource adequacy risks across the North American bulk power system are intensifying over the next 10 years as electricity demand accelerates faster than new generation and infrastructure additions. The assessment identifies rapid growth in large loads, particularly data…...

Pennsylvania Sets Emissions Reduction Goals in Line With Paris Climate Accord

U.S. Energy Department Announces $155 Million for 16 National Lab Projects to Boost Industrial Innovation

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The U.S. Energy Department’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation on Jan. 22 selected 16 projects totaling $155 million to expand capabilities at the U.S. National Laboratories to develop and scale technologies that improve industrial efficiency and competitiveness. The awards are designed to drive process innovation, lower production costs, and strengthen long-term economic value…...

U.S. Energy Department Overhauls Energy Loan Portfolio, Targets $83 Billion in Biden-Era Commitments

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The U.S. Energy Department on Jan. 22 announced a major restructuring of its federal energy lending operations, stating that the Office of Energy Dominance Financing will restructure, revise, or eliminate more than $83 billion in loans and conditional commitments tied to the Biden administration’s portfolio. The move is framed as a portfolio reset intended to…...

U.S. Energy Department to Invest $120 Million in Research Center to Advance Next Generation Battery Technology

PJM Board Unveils 2026 Grid Action Package to Integrate Data Centers and Strengthen Reliability

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PJM Interconnection Board of Managers on Jan. 16 outlined a comprehensive set of actions it plans to advance in 2026 to address surging electricity demand from data centers and other large new customers, while protecting reliability and affordability across its service territory. The initiative follows a Critical Issue Fast Path process in 2025 that generated…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Energy Storage 2026 01 20 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Battery Storage Takes a Larger Role in Grid Modernization

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Energy storage is gaining strategic importance as electricity demand surges and grid modernization accelerates across the U.S. Recent legislative and policy actions signal a growing shift toward scaling and integrating battery storage into grid operations.

FERC Proposes Broad Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation Reforms

Federal, State Leaders Call on PJM to Accelerate Baseload Generation to Address Surging Demand

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Federal energy officials and Mid-Atlantic governors on Jan. 16 urged PJM Interconnection to temporarily revise market rules to address escalating electricity prices and rising reliability risks across the region. The initiative calls for an emergency procurement auction intended to accelerate the development of more than $15 billion of new firm baseload generation, positioning the action…...

New York Advances $485 Million Transmission Project to Enhance Grid Reliability, Support Renewables

New York Unveils Utility Accountability Plan to Protect Ratepayers and Ensure a Reliable Grid

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Jan. 13 unveiled a broad energy affordability and reliability agenda as part of her 2026 State of the State, advancing a utility accountability package designed to limit bill increases while ensuring the electric grid remains strong as demand grows. The plan combines consumer protection reforms, expanded customer assistance, and…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2026 01 13 Blog preview

Nuclear Power Gains Prominence as Electricity Demand Grows

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Amid mounting electricity demand driven by data centers, the U.S. nuclear power industry is entering an era of growth, supported by strategic federal actions, such as strengthening the…Read the full report…...