More than 25 U.S. states have proposed or enacted legislation since the start of the year to revitalize nuclear energy development, including advanced reactor technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs). These initiatives signal a growing trend to integrate nuclear power into state energy portfolios to meet rising electricity demand and accelerate the transition to carbon-free energy sources.
U.S. crude oil production averaged 13.2 million barrels per day (b/d) during 2024, up by 270,000 b/d compared to the previous year, according to an April 16 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The increase in crude oil production can be attributed to increased productivity, amid technological advancements and increased efficiency. Majority of…...
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on April 14 accepted tariff revisions filed by ISO New England Inc. (ISO- NE) and New York Independent System Operator Inc. (NYISO) to collect and allocate costs related to the potential imposition of duties on electricity imports from Canada. The grid operators submitted their filings on Feb. 28 in response…...
The U.S. Energy Department Secretary Chris Wright on April 15 announced at a press conference in Riyadh that the U.S. and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding at a future date to advance cooperation between the nations across vital areas of the energy supply chain and boost both energy…...
U.S. energy consumption is projected to decline for the remainder of this decade and is expected to continue its decline over the 2030 period, according to an April 15 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The agency’s forecast has been published in its Annual Energy Outlook 2025, which examines possible long term energy…...
U.S. annual natural gas production from the Eagle Ford region is expected to increase from 6.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) during 2024 to 7.0 Bcf/d in 2026, according to an April 14 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The growth in natural gas production can be attributed to forecasts of higher…...
The U.S. Energy Department on April 11 announced a new policy initiative targeted at halting inefficient expenditures by universities and colleges. The announcement means that it will limit financial support for indirect costs of research funding to 15 percent, which translates to more than $405 million in yearly cost saving for the U.S. population. The…...
The U.S. Interior Department on April 10 announced a major increase in projected gas and oil reserves in the Gulf of America Outer Continental Shelf. The announcement is in line with the executive order issued by President Trump on Jan. 31 titled “Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation,” which further directs the department to take on actions…...
Policy changes under the Trump administration are affecting the electric vehicle (EV) industry, from halting federal funding for charging infrastructure to rolling back vehicle emission standards. Meanwhile, several states are advancing initiatives to…Read the full report …...
Policy changes under the Trump administration are affecting the electric vehicle (EV) industry, from halting federal funding for charging infrastructure to rolling back vehicle emission standards. Meanwhile, several states are advancing initiatives to support the growth of EVs and manage the associated impacts on the electric grid.
U.S. crude oil exports exceeded 4.1 million barrels per day (b/d) during 2024, surpassing the previous record set during 2023, according to an April 10 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Despite the increase in crude oil exports, year-on-year growth slowed to one percent during 2024, compared with 14 percent during 2023 and…...
