Puget Sound Energy, Avista Implement COVID-19 Bill Assistance Programs for Washington Customers

New Jersey’s Annual Electricity Supply Auction Indicates Higher Bills for Residential Customers

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Feb. 12 announced the results of the annual electricity auction for Basic Generation Service, indicating higher costs for electricity supplied to most residents and small and/or medium-sized businesses by the state’s four regulated electric distribution companies. The auction results show that the average electric ratepayer could see…...

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.

Michigan Regulator Approves Energy Efficiency Programs for Low-Income Utility Customers

U.S. Interior Takes Steps to Implement President Trump’s Energy Agenda

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Bergum on Feb. 3 signed orders to implement President Donald Trump’s executive orders including declaring a national energy emergency, revoking offshore oil and gas drilling bans, and advancing a deregulatory agenda to reduce red tape. Order 3417, “Addressing the National Energy Emergency,” directs the department to undertake two actions to address…...

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FERC, NERC to Examine Grid Performance During January Cold Snap

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and NERC’s Regional Entities have initiated a joint performance review of the bulk power system during the cold weather events during January, which included a multi-day polar vortex that impacted majority of the U.S. with colder weather from January 19-24. During the…...

Utility Power Shutoffs

California Commission Updates Electric Transmission Permitting Process to Improve Grid Reliability

The California Public Utilities Commission on Jan. 30 updated its electric transmission siting rules to streamline planning and permitting processes and expedite transmission infrastructure projects. The changes to the process are part of proceedings initiated in May 2023 and modifications to General Order 131-D to accelerate new transmission upgrade projects as California’s electric demand increases…....

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.