Southwest Power Pool on Feb. 14 announced it has received commitments adequate to support the funding essential for the second phase of its Markets+ development, following the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval of the Markets + tariff on Jan. 16, 2025. SPP is the grid operator for 17 states in the central and western U.S…....
President Donald Trump on Feb. 14 signed an executive order establishing a council to guide the U.S. towards energy dominance. The National Energy Dominance Council is tasked with providing advice on how best to exercise the President’s authority to increase domestic energy production, including recommending a strategy with long-range goals for achieving energy dominance by…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Feb.14 announced a new export authorization for the Commonwealth LNG project. Following the approval, Commonwealth LNG is now able to export LNG to non-free trade agreement (FTA)countries from the proposed Commonwealth LNG project. The authorization is the first major U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) project to receive an export authorization…...
The U.S. offshore wind industry is grappling with a changing landscape amid policy changes and economic challenges. President Donald Trump’s recent executive action halting offshore wind leasing and permitting has come as a major setback for the industry. While projects that have already secured…Read the full report…...
The U.S. offshore wind industry is grappling with a changing landscape amid policy changes and economic challenges. President Donald Trump's recent executive action halting offshore wind leasing and permitting has come as a major setback for the industry. While projects that have already secured federal approvals and financing are expected to move forward, prolonged permitting delays could stall momentum and deter future investment.
The New York Public Service Commission on Feb. 13 approved the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s energy storage implementation plan for the retail and residential sectors. The commission directed the authority to amend the plan to incorporate more energy resources that are a part of the New York Independent System Operator’s distributed…...
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Feb. 12 announced the results of the annual electricity auction for Basic Generation Service, indicating higher costs for electricity supplied to most residents and small and/or medium-sized businesses by the state’s four regulated electric distribution companies. The auction results show that the average electric ratepayer could see…...
The benchmark Henry Hub spot price is expected to average $3.80 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) during 2025, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s February Short Term Energy Outlook. This is about 20 percent higher than the previous forecast. The increase in the natural gas price forecast can be attributed to a cold…...
The average transportation cost for U.S. coal declined from $19.29/ton during 2022 to $18.77/ton in 2023, according to a Feb. 12 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The decrease in transportation costs aligns with the decline in the volume of U.S. coal transported in 2023. U.S. coal deliveries have declined over the last…...
The Michigan Public Service Commission on Feb. 11 initiated its annual review of the funding factor for the state’s low-income energy assistance program. This marks the first assessment since the program’s significant expansion, which increased the number of households that qualify for energy assistance and self-sufficiency services. The commission proposed increasing the funding factor for…...
New York Governor Kathy Hochu on Feb. 10 announced the availability of a $60 million loan from the NY Green Bank for the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in New York City. EV fast-charging provider Revel, will use the funding to expand the city’s fast-charging network by more than three times the current capacity…...
