States Accelerate EV Agenda as Federal Policy Shifts
As the federal government rolls back vehicle emission standards and electric vehicle (EV) incentives, several states are advancing their own…Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: States Accelerate EV Agenda as Federal Policy Shifts
As the federal government rolls back vehicle emission standards and electric vehicle (EV) incentives, several states are advancing their own measures to sustain zero-emission transportation goals.
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…...
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…...
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.
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…...
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…...
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…...
Visual Primer: 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 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.