High Costs, Infrastructure Challenges Hinder Electric Vehicle Penetration

California Approves $1.1 Billion to Expand Zero-Emission Transit and Modernize Aging Infrastructure

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Dec. 8 announced that the California Transportation Commission approved $1.1 billion to accelerate deployment of zero-emission buses, expand charging infrastructure, and upgrade essential transportation systems across the state. The investment advances the Governor’s Build More, Faster – For All infrastructure agenda aimed at strengthening climate resilience and improving community mobility…...

FERC Proposes Broad Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation Reforms

Michigan Regulator Takes Action to Strengthen Grid Resilience for Critical Community Facilities

The Michigan Public Service Commission on Dec. 5 approved a set of measures to improve electric service resilience for critical and priority facilities including hospitals, schools, long-term care centers, police and fire stations, and 911 call centers. The action adopts 13 recommendations from commission staff, intended to reinforce reliability expectations for sites central to public…...

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State Actions Advance EV Charging Networks and Grid Preparedness

As federal incentives recede and national fuel economy standards face rollback, momentum for transportation electrification is shifting to states, where regulators are…Read the full report  …...

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Visual Primer: State Actions Advance EV Charging Networks and Grid Preparedness

As federal incentives recede and national fuel economy standards face rollback, momentum for transportation electrification is shifting to states, where regulators are expanding planning efforts, grid upgrades, and charging programs to support continued electrification.

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

New York Launches $300 Million POWER UP Program to Prepare Industrial Sites for Advanced Manufacturing

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Nov. 26 announced the launch of the Promote Opportunity with Electric Readiness for Underdeveloped Properties program, a $300 million initiative designed to accelerate industrial development by preparing sites with modern electrical and transmission infrastructure. The program aims to strengthen New York’s position in advanced manufacturing by creating an inventory…...

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U.S. Grid Operators Bolster Winter Reliability Amid Load Growth and Supply Constraints

U.S. grid operators and utilities are intensifying winter preparedness efforts to ensure reliable electricity supplies, even as rising demand and supply constraints heighten the risk of…Read the full report  …...

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Visual Primer: U.S. Grid Operators Bolster Winter Reliability Amid Load Growth and Supply Constraints

U.S. grid operators and utilities are intensifying winter preparedness efforts to ensure reliable electricity supplies, even as rising demand and supply constraints heighten the risk of energy shortfalls during extreme cold events.

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

Texas Approves Loan for 455-Megawatt NRG Gas Plant to Strengthen Grid Reliability

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Nov. 20 announced a new Texas Energy Fund loan agreement for a 455-megawatt natural gas project that NRG Energy will develop in the Houston area. The agreement supports the construction of a new unit at the Greens Bayou Generating Station in Harris County, placing the facility within the state’s effort…...