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California Commission Directs Utilities to Coordinate Customer Energy Resources to Reduce Grid Upgrade Costs

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTS

The California Public Utilities Commission on Oct. 29 directed Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric to develop a common framework for coordinating distributed energy resources, including customer-sited batteries, electric vehicles and other flexible electricity technologies. The initiative aims to make better use of customer-owned resources to address…...

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FERC Approves ISO New England as Independent Reviewer of Transmission Replacement Projects

Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTS

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved a proposal designating ISO New England as the independent reviewer of asset condition projects, establishing a new oversight process for transmission infrastructure replacement and reconstruction across the region, according to an Oct. 20 press release from the grid operator. The order, issued on Oct. 16, establishes an independent…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Transmission 2026 10 20 Blog preview

U.S. Steps Up Efforts to Address Transmission Constraints and Strengthen Grid Reliability

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Insights, Grid Modernization, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Smart Grid, Solar, Wind

The U.S. electricity transmission network is undergoing expansion and modernization, supported by billions of dollars in federal funding, completion of…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Transmission 2026 10 20 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Steps Up Efforts to Address Transmission Constraints and Strengthen Grid Reliability

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Grid Modernization, Integrated Resource Plans, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Smart Grid, Wholesale Power

The U.S. electricity transmission network is undergoing expansion and modernization, supported by billions of dollars in federal funding, completion of major transmission projects, expanded regional grid planning, and permitting reforms.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Canada Renewables 2026 10 13 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Canada’s Electricity Transformation Gains Momentum

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Hydropower, Integrated Resource Plans, Nuclear, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Renewables

Canada is expanding its electricity system to meet growing demand, projected to double by 2050, while strengthening grid reliability. Major investments in clean power generation, interprovincial transmission, and grid-scale storage, alongside new financing and regulatory measures, aim to expand supply, connect regional grids, and accelerate infrastructure development.

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PJM Reviews Proposed Large Load Adjustments for 2027 Long-Term Load Forecast

Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTS

PJM Interconnection on Sept. 29 began its annual review of proposed large load adjustments for its 2027 Long-Term Load Forecast, applying updated guidelines intended to better assess the likelihood that proposed projects will materialize. The review comes as electricity demand across the region is rising rapidly, driven largely by data centers and other large electricity…...

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Minnesota Commission Examines Affordability of Electric and Natural Gas Utility Service

Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Natural Gas, PRODUCTS, Retail Power and Gas

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Sept. 25 launched a statewide investigation into the affordability of electric and natural gas service, opening a broad review of how regulatory decisions, state and federal requirements, and other cost drivers affect customer bills. The effort will examine whether the commission’s existing oversight tools are sufficient to address affordability…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Data Centers 2026 09 29 Blog preview

States Tighten Data Center Requirements Across Grid, Water, and Land Use

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Insights, Integrated Resource Plans, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Smart Grid

Data center scrutiny is expanding, with states requiring large load customers to assume greater responsibility for infrastructure costs and comply with…Read the full report…...