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U.S. Energy Department Awards First Genesis Mission Projects to Advance Nuclear Energy and AI Research

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The U.S. Energy Department on July 22 selected the first group of research projects under the Genesis Mission, a national initiative that combines artificial intelligence with high-performance computing to accelerate scientific discovery across energy, national security, and other research areas. The initial awards establish a broad research portfolio spanning national laboratories, universities, private companies, and…...

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New England Grid Operator Outlines Plan to Comply With FERC Order on Large Loads

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ISO New England on July 21 reported that it is taking steps to comply with a June 18 order from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission requiring grid operators to assess whether existing rules can accommodate the rapid expansion of large electricity users, including data centers and other energy-intensive facilities. In an informational filing, the grid…...

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PJM Capacity Auction Highlights Supply-Demand Imbalance Amid Large Load Growth

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PJM Interconnection LLC’s capacity market auction for the 2028/2029 delivery year left the grid operator about 6,800 megawatts (MW) short of its reliability requirement, marking the second…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer PJM Capacity Auction 2026 07 21 Blog preview

Visual Primer: PJM Capacity Auction Highlights Supply-Demand Imbalance Amid Large Load Growth

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PJM Interconnection LLC’s capacity market auction for the 2028/2029 delivery year left the grid operator about 6,800 megawatts (MW) short of its reliability requirement, marking the second straight auction with a capacity shortfall. The results reflect continued growth in electricity demand, driven in part by expanding data center development as new generation additions continue to lag demand growth.

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New York Regulator Opens Statewide Review of Estimated Utility Billing

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The New York State Public Service Commission initiated a statewide proceeding to evaluate how electric, natural gas, steam, and water utilities calculate and issue estimated customer bills, signaling a broader effort to improve billing accuracy, transparency, and consumer protections. The review follows Governor Kathy Hochul’s December 2025 directive to examine whether current estimation practices remain…...

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New Jersey Approves Energy Efficiency Plan to Reduce Utility Costs

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The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on July 15 approved a one-year transition plan that reshapes the state’s energy efficiency programs ahead of the next program cycle, with the dual objective of lowering customer costs and preparing the electric system for a more flexible, technology-driven grid. The transition period, running from July 1, 2027,…...

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New York Establishes First-in-the-Nation Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul on July 14 signed an executive order establishing the nation’s first statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, temporarily halting environmental permits for up to one year while state agencies develop a comprehensive regulatory framework for future projects. The action is intended to address the rapid growth of artificial intelligence-driven…...

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PJM Capacity Auction Again Falls Short of Reliability Target as Power Demand Outpaces Supply

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PJM Interconnection on July 14 announced the results of its 2028/2029 capacity auction, marking the second consecutive auction in which committed electricity resources fell short of the grid operator’s reliability requirement. The auction secured about 138,300 megawatts of accredited capacity to serve more than 67 million customers across 13 states and the District of Columbia…....

U.S. Development Bank Ends Ban on Financing Nuclear Power Projects

New Jersey Enacts Power NJ Act to Procure 1,100 Megawatts of New Nuclear Capacity

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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on July 13 signed the Power NJ Act, establishing a competitive procurement framework for at least 1,100-megawatt of new nuclear generation as the state works to meet rising electricity demand, strengthen grid reliability, and expand its supply of carbon-free power. The legislation directs the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities…...