Week Ahead: Federal-State Current Issues Collaborative, Xcel’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan, ME’s Net Billing Program
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Wave of State Legislation Aims to Accelerate Nuclear Energy Deployment
More than 25 U.S. states have proposed or enacted legislation since the start of the year to revitalize nuclear energy development, including advanced reactor technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs). These initiatives signal a…Read the full report…...
Visual Primer: Wave of State Legislation Aims to Accelerate Nuclear Energy Deployment
More than 25 U.S. states have proposed or enacted legislation since the start of the year to revitalize nuclear energy development, including advanced reactor technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs). These initiatives signal a growing trend to integrate nuclear power into state energy portfolios to meet rising electricity demand and accelerate the transition to carbon-free energy sources.
FERC Accepts New England, New York ISOs’ Proposals to Collect Tariffs on Electricity Imports
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on April 14 accepted tariff revisions filed by ISO New England Inc. (ISO- NE) and New York Independent System Operator Inc. (NYISO) to collect and allocate costs related to the potential imposition of duties on electricity imports from Canada. The grid operators submitted their filings on Feb. 28 in response…...
U.S. Energy Consumption Growth Forecast to Decline in the Short Term: EIA
U.S. energy consumption is projected to decline for the remainder of this decade and is expected to continue its decline over the 2030 period, according to an April 15 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The agency’s forecast has been published in its Annual Energy Outlook 2025, which examines possible long term energy…...
U.S. Electric Vehicle Industry Faces Uncertainty Amid Federal Pullback and State Momentum
Policy changes under the Trump administration are affecting the electric vehicle (EV) industry, from halting federal funding for charging infrastructure to rolling back vehicle emission standards. Meanwhile, several states are advancing initiatives to…Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: U.S. Electric Vehicle Industry Faces Uncertainty Amid Federal Pullback and State Momentum
Policy changes under the Trump administration are affecting the electric vehicle (EV) industry, from halting federal funding for charging infrastructure to rolling back vehicle emission standards. Meanwhile, several states are advancing initiatives to support the growth of EVs and manage the associated impacts on the electric grid.
U.S. Energy Department Identifies 16 Sites for AI Infrastructure and Data Center Development
The U.S. Energy Department on April 3 announced plans to position the U.S. as a global leader in (AI) and reduce energy expenditures by co-locating new energy infrastructure and data centers on its lands. The department issued a request for information to explore the potential utilization of federal lands for AI infrastructure expansion to support…...
New England Grid Operator Issues Request for Proposals to Address Long Term Transmission Needs
The New England grid operator, at the bequest of New England States Committee on Electricity (NESCOE), has issued a request for proposal to address long term transmission solutions, according to an April 1 press release. The proposals are expected to be submitted in September 2025. Following assessment by the operator, a preferred solution may be…...