EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Green Tariffs

Visual Primer: Utilities Expand Opportunities for Customer Participation in Carbon Mitigation Programs

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Energy utilities across the U.S. are expanding opportunities for customers to participate in programs designed to reduce their carbon footprint. Green pricing options have been on the rise, encouraging consumers to meet a portion of their electricity needs from renewable energy resources. Carbon offset programs are becoming popular among natural gas utilities, allowing customers to compensate for their combustion-related emissions.

PJM Board Approves $234 Million for Transmission System Expansion

California ISO Board Approves $2.9 Billion Transmission Plan to Advance Clean Energy

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

California Independent System Operator Board of Governors on March 17 approved the grid operator’s 10-year transmission plan, which identified 23 projects estimated to cost $2.9 billion. The plan aims to boost grid reliability through system expansions, upgrades, and reinforcements required to enhance reliability and to achieve the state’s clean energy goals in an efficient and…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Social Cost of Carbon

Visual Primer: Biden Administration Renews Focus on Social Cost of Carbon to Further Climate Action

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Discussion around the social cost of greenhouse gases has drawn increased interest following the Biden administration’s renewed focus on establishing the climate metric for federal agencies to incorporate in their policy decisions.

U.S. Energy Department Awards $32 Million for Next-Generation Building Retrofit Projects

U.S. Energy Department Awards $32 Million for Next-Generation Building Retrofit Projects

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The U.S. Energy Department on March 14 announced a $32 million grant to fund over thirty projects aimed at improving affordable housing technology. The seven recipients will pilot renovation methods that reduce disruptions to residents while advancing the energy and environmental execution of buildings speedily, inexpensively, and efficiently. These techniques include prefabricating walls and replacing…...

RGGI Carbon Auction Generates $294 Million – EnerKnol

RGGI Carbon Auction Clears at Record High Prices, Generates $294 Million

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The 55th quarterly carbon auction of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI, the nation’s first market-based emissions regulation program, sold all of the nearly 21.8 million CO2 allowances offered at a record high clearing price of $13.50, according to the results released on March 11. Bids ranged from $2.44 to $30.00 per allowance with…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Infrastructure Bill 2022 03 15 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Follow the Money – Infrastructure Disbursement Machine Takes Shape

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Grid Modernization, Power & Utilities, REC Feed, Smart Grid, Solar, Wind

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which represents the largest investment in U.S. infrastructure, includes major provisions important to the energy industry, ranging from building out the first national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to modernizing the electric transmission grid and expanding clean energy.

ComEd Unveils $1.7 Billion Energy Efficiency Plan for Illinois Customers

ComEd Unveils $1.7 Billion Energy Efficiency Plan for Illinois Customers

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Commonwealth Edison Company filed a $1.7 billion plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission to expand initiatives for energy efficiency and low-income assistance from 2022-2025, according to a March 2 news release. The four-year plan updates the energy efficiency plan that the commission approved in 2021 to reflect changes enabled by the state’s new clean energy…...

Nevada Regulator Approves NV Energy’s First Electric Vehicle Charging Program, Energy Storage

U.S. States to Receive $5 Billion for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

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The U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy on Feb. 10 announced funds of $5 billion to be made accessible via the new National Electric Vehicles Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, to develop a national electric vehicle charging network, an imperative step towards expanding access to EV charging infrastructure. The program intends to provide the funding across…...

renewable portfolio standard

Alaska Governor Proposes Legislation Requiring 80 Percent Renewable Energy by 2040

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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy on Feb. 4 introduced legislation to create a renewable portfolio standard that would require utilities to use qualifying resources for 80 percent of their sales by the end of 2040. If enacted, Alaska would join 30 states and two territories, which have standards or goals to procure a certain percentage of…...

NY Green Bank Commitments Exceed $900 Million, Driving $2.4 Billion in Clean Energy Investments

Puget Sound Energy’s Three-Year Rate Plan Proposes Investments to Meet Washington’s Clean Energy Goals

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Puget Sound Energy has filed a three year rate plan with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission requesting revenue increases that revolve around delivering secure and efficient energy, improving climate resiliency and accelerating efforts towards meeting striving clean energy goals. Under the plan, proposed for the 2023-2025 period, a residential customer would see an average…...