States across the U.S. are implementing initiatives to enhance electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure as EV adoption continues to grow. Recent policies range from rebates for residential EV chargers to expansion of medium and heavy-duty EV charging programs, reflecting a push to support the transition to clean transportation.
The U.S. Energy Department has announced the tenth tranche of award beneficiaries through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, or EECBG, program. The program will allocate over $17.7 million to 61 local and territorial governments to enhance energy efficiency, lower climate pollution, and reduce overall energy usage. The program, supported by the 2021 Infrastructure…...
The Texas Public Utilities Commission on Nov. 14 approved a system resiliency plan submitted by electric utility Oncor. This marks the first plan filed with the commission by an electric utility to bolster the resiliency of electricity systems and facilities against threats including natural disasters and cyber attacks. The plan includes several measures to protect…...
The California Independent System Operator Corporation Board of Governors have approved modifications to two transmission projects in San Jose due to significant increases in load forecasts driven by data center growth. The grid operator recommended changes to the scope of the Newark – Northern Receiving Station (NRS) line and Metcalf – San Jose B projects…...
The New York Independent System Operator on Nov. 13 confirmed that the state has adequate supplies to meet the forecasted electricity demand this winter. The grid operator’s 2024-2025 annual assessment revealed that the state has 29,514 megawatts (MW) of power resources, which is more than sufficient to meet a forecasted peak demand of 23,800 MW…....
Monthly average electricity exports from the U.S. to Canada rose 70 percent to 1,809 gigawatthours (GWh) during 2023 compared to 2022, while monthly average imports from Canada to U.S. declined by 36 percent to 3,315 GWh, according to an Nov. 12 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The shift in trading dynamics can…...
Transmission planning across the U.S. is adapting to meet rising energy demands, necessitating coordinated efforts to strengthen and expand infrastructure. Beyond supporting renewable integration and enhancing resilience, transmission expansion is becoming…Read the full report …...
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will provide technical guidance to three projects the U.S. Energy Department selected for its Distributed Energy Systems Demonstrations Program, according to a Nov. 6 press release. In September 2023, the department launched a $50 million funding opportunity for three projects to deploy distributed energy resource management systems, or DERMS…....
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) on Nov. 4 released the second and third parts of its Interregional Transfer Capability Study, or ITCS, initiated last year to analyze the amount of power that can be moved reliably across interconnected transmission systems. The report recommends that the U.S. add 35 gigawatts (GW) of power transfer…...
The North Carolina Utilities Commission on Nov. 1 approved Duke Energy’s Carolinas Resource Plan, which includes the utility’s energy resource portfolio and carbon emissions targets. The plan approved development work on Duke Energy’s major renewable energy projects along with associated costs and extended the deadline for achieving a 70 percent carbon reduction from 2030 to…...
