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Washington’s 11th Cap-and-Invest Auction Sells Out, Raises $446 Million

The Washington Department of Ecology on Sept. 10 reported that all available emissions allowances were sold in the state’s 11th quarterly carbon auction, underscoring market confidence. The auction raised an estimated $446 million, which includes $295 million for the state and $151 million to benefit utility ratepayers. This brings the total state proceeds close to…...

President Biden Commits U.S. to Achieve 50 Percent Emissions Reductions in 2030

EPA Court Victory Allows Termination of $20 Billion in Climate Grants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency secured a favorable ruling on Sept. 2 from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The court ruled that EPA has the authority to terminate $20 billion in grants awarded under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a program established by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. The decision…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Offshore Wind 2025 09 02 Blog preview

Shifting Federal Policy Reshapes Offshore Wind Outlook Across the U.S.

The U.S. offshore wind sector is navigating a shifting policy environment amid recent federal actions, which have slowed momentum and increased market uncertainty. These actions have led developers to…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Offshore Wind 2025 09 02 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Shifting Federal Policy Reshapes Offshore Wind Outlook Across the U.S.

The U.S. offshore wind sector is navigating a shifting policy environment amid recent federal actions, which have slowed momentum and increased market uncertainty. These actions have led developers to reassess their timelines and commitments, rendering state efforts and long-term planning increasingly critical.

CARB

California Carbon Auction Prices Rebound, Market Awaits Clarity on Program’s Post-2030 Future

The 44th quarterly carbon auction held by California and Quebec sold all of the nearly 51.9 million carbon permits offered under the current auction at a price of $28.76 per allowance, above the floor price of $25.87, according to the results released on Aug. 27 by the California Air Resources Board. The current auction’s clearing…...

FERC’s Five-Year Plan Emphasizes Measures to Improve Electricity Market Design, Infrastructure Siting Reviews

PJM Starts Task Force Effort on Sub-Annual Capacity Procurement

PJM Interconnection LLC and its stakeholders on Aug. 26 launched discussions under the Sub-Annual Capacity Market Senior Task Force, focusing on potential seasonal changes to its capacity market design. The group, created earlier this year by the PJM Markets and Reliability Committee, is tasked with evaluating sub-annual structures as the grid operator shifts away from…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Data Centers 2025 08 26 Blog preview

New State Laws Tackle Impact of Data Centers on Electricity Costs and Infrastructure

Several U.S. states have enacted or are considering legislation to manage the electricity costs and infrastructure impacts of large-load customers, particularly data centers. These energy-intensive facilities are expected to…Read the full report…...