EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Grid Modernization 2023 08 29 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Grid Modernization Efforts Strive to Overcome Interconnection Delays and Serve Transmission Needs

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

Regulators across the U.S. are advancing grid transformation measures to support the growth in new sources of power generation driven by clean energy commitments. Recent actions include reforms adopted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to address backlogs in the interconnection queue, New York’s grid planning process to identify transmission investments, and Maine’s proceeding examining priorities for utility grid plan filings to assist the transition towards a clean electric grid.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2023 08 08 Blog preview 1

Georgia’s New Nuclear Reactor Signifies Broad Implications for U.S. Energy Industry

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Insights, Integrated Resource Plans, Nuclear, Nuclear Power, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Renewables

The completion of a new reactor at Georgia’s Plant Vogtle is viewed as a significant milestone for the U.S. nuclear industry despite massive cost overruns and years of delays. The lessons learned are expected to inform best practices…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2023 08 08 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Georgia’s New Nuclear Reactor Signifies Broad Implications for U.S. Energy Industry

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

The completion of a new reactor at Georgia’s Plant Vogtle is viewed as a significant milestone for the U.S. nuclear industry despite massive cost overruns and years of delays. The lessons learned are expected to inform best practices for new projects even as a host of advanced technologies ranging from small modular reactors to microreactors are being developed. The development comes at a time when focus on decarbonization and energy security has elevated the importance of nuclear power as a critical technology to achieve national and state goals.

EnerKnol Research RE Visual Primer Biofuels 2023 08 01 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Low-Carbon Fuels Gaining Policy Support to Address Transportation Sector Emissions

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

Low-carbon fuel programs are gaining prominence as an important avenue to help decarbonize the transportation sector, which accounts for a third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Recent actions range from biofuel mandates under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program to legislative proposals across half a dozen states to establish clean fuel standards.

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Texas Electricity Grid Experiences Record High Demand During Recent Heat Wave: EIA

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Natural Gas, PRODUCTS, Retail Power and Gas, Solar, Wind

Power demand in Texas hit record highs in late June and July as homes and businesses increased air conditioning, fans, and other cooling equipment to tackle extreme heat waves. Hourly demand on the Texas power grid peaked at 82,579 megawatthours on July 18 in the 6:00 p.m. hour central time, according to a July 26…...