Visual Primer: States Lower Barriers to Distributed Solar Adoption
States are expanding access to distributed solar by modernizing community solar programs, streamlining interconnection and permitting, and enabling portable solar installations.
Federal and State Actions Expand Opportunities for Advanced Nuclear
Federal reforms and state actions are reshaping the regulatory and investment landscape for nuclear power, enabling expanded deployment of advanced reactors and…Read the full report…...
Visual Primer: Federal and State Actions Expand Opportunities for Advanced Nuclear
Federal reforms and state actions are reshaping the regulatory and investment landscape for nuclear power, enabling expanded deployment of advanced reactors and next-generation nuclear technologies across the country.
Carbon Pricing June 2026 Update
U.S. carbon markets are advancing on multiple fronts, with states tightening emission caps, pursuing market linkage, and…Read the full report …...
Policy Primer: Carbon Pricing June 2026 Update
U.S. carbon markets are advancing on multiple fronts, with states tightening emission caps, pursuing market linkage, and reinforcing long-term compliance frameworks amid strong auction demand and continued legal scrutiny.
FERC Orders Grid Operators to Revamp Rules for Data Centers and Large Power Users
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on June 18 directed the nation’s six regional grid operators to justify existing rules or propose reforms aimed at accommodating rapidly growing demand from data centers, advanced manufacturing facilities, and other energy-intensive customers. The action reflects mounting concerns that existing transmission planning and service processes are not keeping pace with…...
Texas Approves First-of-Its-Kind Grid Connection Framework for Data Centers and Large Power Users
The Texas Public Utility Commission on June 18 approved a new process developed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to evaluate large electricity users seeking access to the state’s power grid, marking a significant shift in how rapidly growing demand from data centers and other large facilities will be managed. The framework, known as…...
U.S. Interior, Invenergy Reach $765 Million Deal to Terminate Offshore Wind Leases
The U.S. Interior Department on June 17 announced a settlement agreement with affiliates of Invenergy to terminate four offshore wind leases and redirect approximately $765 million toward natural gas-fired generation and geothermal energy projects across several states. Invenergy, one of the nation’s largest privately held energy infrastructure developers, will voluntarily relinquish offshore wind lease holdings…...
Northeast States Advance Offshore Transmission Framework for Future Wind Projects
The New Jersey administration on June 16 joined eight Northeast states and the District of Columbia in releasing a set of reports that lay out technical standards and policy recommendations for developing a more coordinated offshore transmission network along the Atlantic Coast. The reports were prepared by the POINTS Consortium, a research initiative supported by…...