FERC’s Five-Year Plan Emphasizes Measures to Improve Electricity Market Design, Infrastructure Siting Reviews

Public Service Company of New Mexico to Join California Grid Operator’s Extended Day Ahead Market

The Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) has announced its commitment to the California Independent System Operator’s extended day-ahead market, or EDAM. PNM’s commitment, formalized with a signed agreement, initiates an important step in the governance of the Western Energy Markets. Although PNM will join EDAM in 2027, the governance change takes effect immediately…....

Colorado Passes Bill Aiming for 90 Percent Emissions Reduction by 2050

President Trump Signs ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ Prioritizing Fossil Fuels Over Clean Energy

U.S. President Donald Trump on July 4 signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping reconciliation measure that fundamentally reshapes federal energy policy. Backed by President Donald Trump and Republican leadership, the legislation takes down many of the clean energy incentives established under the Inflation Reduction Act while accelerating fossil fuel development on public…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Retail Electricity Markets 2025 07 08 Blog preview

Retail Electricity Markets Face Tougher Rules and Closer Scrutiny

Across the country, new measures are reshaping the retail energy landscape, focusing on stronger consumer protections and stricter market rules. Recent laws and regulations address concerns related to…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Retail Electricity Markets 2025 07 08 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Retail Electricity Markets Face Tougher Rules and Closer Scrutiny

Across the country, new measures are reshaping the retail energy landscape, focusing on stronger consumer protections and stricter market rules. Recent laws and regulations address concerns related to contract renewals, supplier exits, and accountability in competitive electricity markets.

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U.S. Refining Capacity Remains Steady as of January 2025: EIA

U.S. operable atmospheric distillation capacity, the key measure of refinery capacity, totalled 18.4 million barrels per calendar year (b/cd) on Jan. 1, 2025, flat compared to the previous year, according to a June 30 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In 2025, ExxonMobil, Valero, and Marathon—the three largest U.S. refiners—each reported calendar day…...

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Electricity Demand Hits Multi-Year Highs in the Eastern U.S. Amid Heat Wave: EIA

Electricity demand in the PJM Interconnection and ISO New England (ISO-NE) hit multiyear highs on June 23 and June 24 respectively, according to a June 27 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The significant demand increase can be attributed to a heat wave that impacted most of the Eastern U.S. Electricity load in…...

High Costs, Infrastructure Challenges Hinder Electric Vehicle Penetration

California Updates Low Carbon Fuel Standard to Accelerate Clean Transportation Transition

The California Air Resources Board announced on June 27 that the amended Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) will go into effect on July 1, 2025, following approval by the Office of Administrative Law. The updated regulation is designed to boost investment in clean fuels and transportation infrastructure while advancing the state’s legally mandated air quality…...

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Commercial Computing Electricity Usage Projected to Increase Significantly by 2050: EIA

Commercial computing electricity consumption is expected to increase at a faster rate than any other end use in buildings by 2050, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Computing accounted for a projected eight percent of commercial sector electricity usage during 2024 and is expected to increase to 20 percent by 2050. The agency forecasts…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2025 07 01 Blog preview

Nuclear Power at the Forefront of Policy Efforts Supporting AI and the Energy Transition

The U.S. is undergoing a broad nuclear energy revival as federal and state actions set the stage for expanding new generation to meet surging electricity demand driven by AI, electrification, and industrial growth. Nuclear power is rapidly gaining prominence as…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2025 07 01 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Nuclear Power at the Forefront of Policy Efforts Supporting AI and the Energy Transition

The U.S. is undergoing a broad nuclear energy revival as federal and state actions set the stage for expanding new generation to meet surging electricity demand driven by AI, electrification, and industrial growth. Nuclear power is rapidly gaining prominence as a reliable, dispatchable, zero-emission energy source critical to strengthen grid stability.