Maryland Enacts Law Allowing Participation in Regional Program to Cut Transportation Emissions

California Gas Prices on Three-Month Decline: Energy Commission

The average gas price in California has decreased by 78 cents per gallon during the last three months, according to the California Energy Commission. The decrease is attributed to the California Gas Price Gouging and Transparency Law, SBX 1-2, which took effect in June 2023. The law enhances transparency by exposing price manipulation in real…...

ComEd Unveils $1.7 Billion Energy Efficiency Plan for Illinois Customers

New York Commission Slashes Central Hudson’s Rate Increase Request by More Than Half

The New York State Public Service Commission on July 18 finalized gas and electric rate plans for Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation for the period commencing July 1, 2024 until June 30, 2025. The commission approved a total increase in electric and gas revenues of $79.3 million, well below the $181 million that the…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Natural Gas Utility Planning 2024 07 23 Blog preview

States Evaluate Natural Gas Planning to Address Effects of Clean Energy and Electrification Policies

A growing number of utility regulators across U.S. states are reviewing natural gas planning strategies to consider the effects of decarbonization and electrification policies on the gas system. Amid shifting policy and changing market conditions, regulators are exploring…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Natural Gas Utility Planning 2024 07 23 Blog preview

Visual Primer: States Evaluate Natural Gas Planning to Address Effects of Clean Energy and Electrification Policies

A growing number of utility regulators across U.S. states are reviewing natural gas planning strategies to consider the effects of decarbonization and electrification policies on the gas system. Amid shifting policy and changing market conditions, regulators are exploring new tools to evaluate gas infrastructure investments.

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Residential Solar Installations in California Increasingly Paired With Battery Systems: EIA

Pairing residential solar installations with battery storage has been increasing in California, according to a July 18 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. As of April 2024, over 50 percent of residential solar photovoltaic installations were paired with battery storage, in comparison to around 20 percent during October 2023. Excess solar generated at…...

Virginia Regulator Clears Dominion’s Offshore Wind, Solar Projects

Orsted Begins Construction of 924-Megawatt Offshore Wind Project, Largest in New York

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on July 17 announced the start of construction of the 924-megawatt Sunrise Wind, which would be the state’s largest offshore wind project. Governor Hochul also announced the launch of the fifth offshore wind solicitation, building on a 10-point action plan issued last October to support the growing large-scale renewable industry…....

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U.S. Production Capacity for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Could Increase This Year: EIA

U.S. production capacity for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could rise from approximately 2,000 barrels per day (b/d) to around 30,000 b/d during 2024, if all planned capacity additions become operational, according to a July 17 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. SAF is an alternative to petroleum jet fuel and is formed from…...

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U.S. Coal Shipments Eight Percent Lower During 2023: EIA

The quantity of coal transported across the U.S. declined by eight percent during 2023, according to a July 16 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. U.S. coal deliveries have declined over the last two decades, due to coal’s declining share of power in the generation mix. The quantity of coal transported to power…...

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Lower Fuel Prices Led to Lower Trade Value Between U.S. and Mexico in 2023: EIA

Energy trade value between the U.S. and Mexico declined by around 15 percent during 2023 compared to 2022, according to a July 15 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The energy trade value between the two nations during 2023 was recorded at $66.5 billion, adjusted for inflation. Energy trade value largely depends on…...

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California Adopts Strategic Plan to Meet Offshore Wind Planning Goal of 25 Gigawatts by 2045

The California Energy Commission has adopted a strategic plan that charts a course to meet the state’s offshore wind planning goal of 25 gigawatts (GW) by 2045. The move is in response to legislation enacted in 2021 directing the commission to coordinate with other agencies as needed and develop a strategic plan for offshore wind…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Capture 2024 07 16 Blog preview 1

Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Projects Face Regulatory Hurdles Amid Growing Interest in Carbon Capture

The growing interest in carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects to address atmospheric emissions has drawn attention to the crucial role of pipelines in transporting carbon dioxide (CO2) to sequestration sites, highlighting concerns over safety issues. CCS involves the capture of CO2 from the…Read the full report  …...