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Western Energy Markets Governing Body Preserves Key Reliability Feature in First Vote Under New Independent Governance

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

The Western Energy Markets Governing Body on July 23 has taken a significant step under the California Independent System Operator’s new independent governance framework by voting to preserve a key grid reliability tool, Assistance Energy Transfers, or AET, within the Western Energy Imbalance Market. The mechanism, introduced in 2023, allows balancing authorities to receive emergency…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Integrated Resource Planning 2025 07 15 Blog preview

Utility Resource Planning Frameworks Shift Toward Greater Flexibility and Transparency

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

State regulators are modernizing long-term resource planning frameworks for electric utilities to ensure greater flexibility, transparency, and alignment with evolving technologies, climate goals, and policy priorities. Integrated resource plans (IRPs) provide a…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Integrated Resource Planning 2025 07 15 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Utility Resource Planning Frameworks Shift Toward Greater Flexibility and Transparency

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

State regulators are modernizing long-term resource planning frameworks for electric utilities to ensure greater flexibility, transparency, and alignment with evolving technologies, climate goals, and policy priorities. Integrated resource plans (IRPs) provide a structured approach to identify the optimal mix of generation, storage, and demand-side resources needed to deliver reliable and affordable electricity to customers over a long-term planning horizon.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2025 07 01 Blog preview

Nuclear Power at the Forefront of Policy Efforts Supporting AI and the Energy Transition

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

The U.S. is undergoing a broad nuclear energy revival as federal and state actions set the stage for expanding new generation to meet surging electricity demand driven by AI, electrification, and industrial growth. Nuclear power is rapidly gaining prominence as…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2025 07 01 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Nuclear Power at the Forefront of Policy Efforts Supporting AI and the Energy Transition

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 U.S. is undergoing a broad nuclear energy revival as federal and state actions set the stage for expanding new generation to meet surging electricity demand driven by AI, electrification, and industrial growth. Nuclear power is rapidly gaining prominence as a reliable, dispatchable, zero-emission energy source critical to strengthen grid stability.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Energy Storage 2025 06 10 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. States Advance Strategic Initiatives Toward Achieving Long-Term Energy Storage Goals

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Integrated Resource Plans, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Retail Power and Gas

 As U.S. states sharpen their focus on grid reliability and decarbonization, energy storage efforts are advancing through structured procurement programs, utility-specific targets, and streamlined regulatory processes.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Biofuels 2025 05 27 Blog preview

Visual Primer: State Legislative Actions Push to Expand Low-Carbon Fuel Policies

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

Across the U.S., a growing number of states are exploring market-based strategies to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels. This reflects a broader trend toward the development of clean fuel programs aimed to reduce transportation sector emissions and incentivize the production of low-carbon and renewable alternatives.