Electricity demand in the PJM Interconnection and ISO New England (ISO-NE) hit multiyear highs on June 23 and June 24 respectively, according to a June 27 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The significant demand increase can be attributed to a heat wave that impacted most of the Eastern U.S. Electricity load in…...
The California Air Resources Board announced on June 27 that the amended Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) will go into effect on July 1, 2025, following approval by the Office of Administrative Law. The updated regulation is designed to boost investment in clean fuels and transportation infrastructure while advancing the state’s legally mandated air quality…...
Commercial computing electricity consumption is expected to increase at a faster rate than any other end use in buildings by 2050, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Computing accounted for a projected eight percent of commercial sector electricity usage during 2024 and is expected to increase to 20 percent by 2050. The agency forecasts…...
The U.S. is undergoing a broad nuclear energy revival as federal and state actions set the stage for expanding new generation to meet surging electricity demand driven by AI, electrification, and industrial growth. Nuclear power is rapidly gaining prominence as…Read the full report…...
The U.S. is undergoing a broad nuclear energy revival as federal and state actions set the stage for expanding new generation to meet surging electricity demand driven by AI, electrification, and industrial growth. Nuclear power is rapidly gaining prominence as a reliable, dispatchable, zero-emission energy source critical to strengthen grid stability.
The U.S. Energy Department has been issuing emergency orders to address potential grid shortfall issues amid surging power demand in the summer season. The latest order, issued on June 24, authorizes Duke Energy Carolina to temporarily utilize certain electric generating units within its service territory in North Carolina and South Carolina to operate at their…...
Qatar exported around 9.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) through the Strait of Hormuz during 2024, according to a June 24 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The strait remains a key supply route for global LNG, as well as oil and petroleum products. During 2024, around…...
U.S. residential customers are expected to receive an average monthly electricity bill of $178 for the summer 2025 period, up by $5 compared to the same period last year, according to a June 23 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The agency expects a slight decline in usage due to cooler projected summer…...
U.S. energy production exceeded consumption for the sixth consecutive year during 2024, according to a June 20 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The increase in energy production, most notably natural gas and crude oil production can be attributed to enhancements in drilling techniques such as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. The U.S…....
Across the U.S., accelerating electrification and large-load growth driven by data center expansion are contributing to higher demand projections, while generator retirements are…Read the full report…...
Across the U.S., accelerating electrification and large-load growth driven by data center expansion are contributing to higher demand projections, while generator retirements are outpacing the addition of new supply. These converging trends are tightening reliability margins and increasing the risk of resource adequacy shortfalls.
