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 consume up to 12 percent of total U.S. electricity by 2028, up from 4.4 percent in 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Department.
The Maryland Public Service Commission on Aug. 20 launched a broad review of natural gas system planning practices under its ongoing “Future of Gas” proceeding. The regulator said the initiative is intended to evaluate whether the current long-term capacity, supply, and investment planning processes of natural gas utilities are consistent with the state’s climate commitments…...
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law two measures on Aug. 15 that aim to increase transparency and accountability in the operations of regional grid operator PJM Interconnection LLC, as households and businesses face mounting electricity costs. The legislation strengthens the role of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in examining PJM’s market…...
The Arizona Corporation Commission on Aug. 14 voted unanimously to begin the process for repealing the Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff, or REST, rules. Established in 2006, the rules require the state’s electric utilities to source a certain percent of their electricity from renewable energy resources, reaching 15 percent by 2025. The state’s two largest…...
Across the U.S., state regulators are overhauling natural gas utility rules, ending subsidies for new connections and exploring pilot programs that transition neighborhoods to zero-emission energy, as they…Read the full report …...
Across the U.S., state regulators are overhauling natural gas utility rules, ending subsidies for new connections and exploring pilot programs that transition neighborhoods to zero-emission energy, as they race to meet aggressive climate targets.
The Department of the Interior on Aug. 7 initiated a full review of offshore wind energy regulations to ensure they align with the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the nation’s current energy priorities under the Trump administration. The review will focus on the Renewable Energy Modernization Rule, financial assurance requirements, and decommissioning cost estimates…...
Across the U.S., states are accelerating efforts to deploy large-scale energy storage through streamlined permitting, competitive solicitations, and…Read the full report …...
Across the U.S., states are accelerating efforts to deploy large-scale energy storage through streamlined permitting, competitive solicitations, and new incentive programs. Energy storage can serve multiple functions in managing energy supply and demand, including balancing the variability of intermittent renewables and improving grid-operating capabilities.
