EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Virtual Power Plants 2024 05 28 Blog preview 1

Virtual Power Plants Garner Attention to Meet Changing Grid Needs

Regulators and lawmakers across the U.S. are increasingly exploring the possibilities of deploying virtual power plants (VPPs) as a cost-effective means to provide grid services. VPPs have garnered attention as…Read the full report  …...

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New Data Centers Significantly Contribute to U.S. Electricity Demand Growth: FERC Summer Assessment

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released its annual summer market and reliability report, providing an outlook for energy markets and electric reliability for the period of June-September 2024. The report forecasts warmer-than-average summer temperatures that increase electricity demand and adequate generating availability, although extreme conditions could challenge specific regions. Data center consumption has been…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Grid Modernization 2024 04 30 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Virtual Power Plants Garner Attention to Meet Changing Grid Needs

Regulators and lawmakers across the U.S. are increasingly exploring the possibilities of deploying virtual power plants (VPPs) as a cost-effective means to provide grid services. VPPs have garnered attention as fossil fuel-fired power plants retire and renewable energy resources continue to grow amid increasing electricity demand.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Offshore Wind 2024 05 07 Blog preview

U.S. Expedites Efforts to Expand Offshore Wind Energy

The Biden administration continues to advance policies and programs to catalyze offshore wind deployment to achieve the goal of deploying 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Grid Modernization 2024 04 30 Blog preview

Energy Transition Drives Innovative Actions to Strengthen Grid Reliability and Resilience

The U.S. electric grid is undergoing a significant transformation, with renewable energy sources accounting for an increasing share of the nation’s electricity supply. To support this transition, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and various state regulatory commissions have recently announced a series of initiatives aimed at…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Grid Modernization 2024 04 30 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Energy Transition Drives Innovative Actions to Strengthen Grid Reliability and Resilience

The U.S. electric grid is undergoing a significant transformation, with renewable energy sources accounting for an increasing share of the nation's electricity supply. To support this transition, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and various state regulatory commissions have recently announced a series of initiatives aimed at streamlining the deployment of clean energy technologies and improving grid reliability and resilience. Renewable generation accounted for as much as 21 percent of the U.S. electricity supply in 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Energy Efficiency 2024 04 09 Blog preview

Energy Efficiency Vital for Building Decarbonization in the Shift to Net-Zero Economy

Recognizing the crucial role of energy efficiency in enabling an affordable energy transition, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled the first federal blueprint for decarbonizing the buildings sector including goals to reduce on-site energy use intensity … Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Energy Efficiency 2024 04 09 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Energy Efficiency Vital for Building Decarbonization in the Shift to Net-Zero Economy

Recognizing the crucial role of energy efficiency in enabling an affordable energy transition, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled the first federal blueprint for decarbonizing the buildings sector including goals to reduce on-site energy use intensity in buildings. Additionally, multiple states have pledged to accelerate the shift to zero-emission residential buildings, highlighting the growing importance of energy-efficient solutions in achieving broader energy and climate objectives.