California Regulator Clears 175 Megawatts of Energy Storage Contracts for Resource Adequacy, Distribution Deferral

FERC Launches Review of Data Center Co-Location Issues in PJM

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Feb. 20 issued an order initiating a review of challenges related to co-locating large loads, such as energy-intensive data centers, at generating facilities in the PJM region. Due to the high volume of proceedings regarding co-location in the region, the review will initially focus on PJM, the nation’s largest…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Offshore Wind 2025 02 18 Blog preview

Policy Changes and Economic Challenges Threaten U.S. Offshore Wind Industry Growth

The U.S. offshore wind industry is grappling with a changing landscape amid policy changes and economic challenges. President Donald Trump’s recent executive action halting offshore wind leasing and permitting has come as a major setback for the industry. While projects that have already secured…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Data Centers Utility Planning 2025 02 11 Blog preview

Data Centers Face Increased Scrutiny as States Move to Tackle Surging Energy Demand

State lawmakers and utility commissions across the U.S. are moving swiftly to address surging energy demand from data centers, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence applications. As these facilities proliferate…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Data Centers Utility Planning 2025 02 11 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Data Centers Face Increased Scrutiny as States Move to Tackle Surging Energy Demand

State lawmakers and utility commissions across the U.S. are moving swiftly to address surging energy demand from data centers, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence applications. As these facilities proliferate, regulators are taking proactive steps to ensure utilities can accommodate massive new loads without straining the grid or increasing costs for existing customers.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2025 02 04 Blog preview

U.S. Revives Nuclear Energy by Restarting Old Plants and Advancing Small Modular Reactors

As electricity demand soars, nuclear power is emerging as a key solution to ensure grid stability and achieve net-zero emissions goals. More recently, increasing…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2025 02 04 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Revives Nuclear Energy by Restarting Old Plants and Advancing Small Modular Reactors

As electricity demand soars, nuclear power is emerging as a key solution to ensure grid stability and achieve net-zero emissions goals. More recently, increasing demand, particularly from data centers, is fueling the push to restart previously shut-down nuclear plants.

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New Jersey to Invest Over $185 Million in Low and Moderate-Income Energy Efficiency Programs

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Jan. 27 announced that it has secured more than $185 million in federal funding from the U.S. Energy Department for three energy efficiency rebate programs funded through the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. These energy efficiency programs will particularly benefit low and moderate-income residents, as they are more…...

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U.S. Solar Generation Expected to Increase by 34 Percent in 2025: EIA

The U.S. Energy Information Administration has extended forecasts for five key energy trends through December 2026 in its latest short-term outlook, according to a report published on Jan. 15. The agency projects that these trends will have a significant impact on the energy markets over the upcoming two years. Electricity consumption is expected to increase…...