EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Data Centers Nuclear Colocation 2024 11 05 Blog preview

Energy-Intensive Data Centers Look to Nuclear for Steady Supply of Emissions-Free Power

Co-locating energy-intensive data centers with power generation facilities is viewed as a strategic solution to access large sources of electricity without lengthy interconnection processes or extensive grid upgrades. Recently, technology firms have turned to nuclear power for…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Data Centers Nuclear Colocation 2024 11 05 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Energy-Intensive Data Centers Look to Nuclear for Steady Supply of Emissions-Free Power

Co-locating energy-intensive data centers with power generation facilities is viewed as a strategic solution to access large sources of electricity without lengthy interconnection processes or extensive grid
upgrades. Recently, technology firms have turned to nuclear power for its steady, carbon-free output to directly power these high-demand facilities. However, the co-location trend has raised concerns over grid reliability and potential cost impacts.

Puget Sound Energy, Avista Implement COVID-19 Bill Assistance Programs for Washington Customers

U.S. Energy Department Unveils Tools to Simplify Energy-Saving Appliance Installations

The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 30 released new resources to assist U.S. households and home energy efficiency contractors comprehend how to meet the requirements for funding in federal tax credits, made available by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, for home energy enhancements. The resources incorporate a Tax Credit Product Lookup Tool to assist determine…...

Idaho Regulator Reviews Avista’s $23 Million Energy Efficiency Portfolio

New Jersey Board Approves $3.75 Billion for Utilities’ Energy Efficiency Initiatives

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Oct. 31 approved the Triennium 2, or T2,  energy efficiency programs to reduce utility costs for residential gas and electric customers. The state’s seven gas and electric utility companies will implement the T2 programs from Jan. 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with a collective budget of…...

energy production

U.S. Energy Production Rises Faster Than Energy Consumption: EIA

Total U.S. energy production between January and July 2024 was 68 percent, or 24 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) higher compared to the same period in 1974, according to an Oct. 29 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The increase in energy production, most notably natural gas and crude oil production can be…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Canada Offshore Wind 2024 10 29 Blog preview

New Regulatory Regime Sets the Stage for Offshore Wind Development in Canada

Canada has passed legislation to unlock the vast potential of offshore renewable energy in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. This marks a significant step forward for the offshore wind industry in the region, establishing a…Read the full report…...

Michigan Regulator Approves Energy Efficiency Programs for Low-Income Utility Customers

Michigan’s Energy Waste Reduction Programs Expected to Save $1.4 Billion for Utility Customers

The Michigan Public Service Commission or Oct. 25 released a report on the state’s Energy Waste Reduction, EWR, programs, finding that EWR efforts could generate up to $1.4 billion in cost savings for utility customers over the 12- year lifecycle of these programs. The cost savings are a result of a decrease in demand of…...

Utility Power Shutoffs

U.S. Energy Department Announces $2 Billion for Grid Improvement Projects With Potential to Support 7.5 GW Capacity

The U.S. Energy Department on Oct.18 announced around $2 billion in funding for 38 grid improvement projects through its Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships, or GRIP, program. The projects will improve transmission and grid resiliency amid growing threats of extreme weather and increase grid capacity to meet load growth. These transmission projects would support over…...

California Commission Adopts Improvements to Electric Utility Distribution Planning With Better Use of Customer Information

The California Public Utilities Commission approved a decision to improve long-term distribution planning of electric utilities to ensure a more proactive approach to meet increasing demand. The decision requires electric utilities to use customer data more effectively to better forecast demand when planning electric grid upgrades, ensuring fewer delays for customers. In the near future,…...

Idaho Regulator Reviews Avista’s $23 Million Energy Efficiency Portfolio

California Expands Financing for Home Energy Upgrades Through $30 Million Partnership

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma on Oct. 14 announced a $30 million agreement with the California Energy Commission to enhance access to the GoGreen Financing program for home energy efficiency upgrades. The partnership ensures that more than 7 million customers of publicly owned utilities continue to qualify for the GoGreen Home residential program. The agreement…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Grid Modernization 2024 10 15 Blog preview

Biden Administration Expedites Renewable Energy Development on Federal Lands

The Biden administration has taken significant action to foster renewable energy development on federal lands to support the clean energy transition. Recent actions include…Read the full report  …...