New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on Sep. 9 signed legislation that expands the state’s renewable energy incentive programs, eases solar development restrictions, and requires electric public utilities to move qualifying interconnection applications forward more quickly. The measure is intended to accelerate project development by opening more previously developed land for clean energy investment while strengthening…...
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on Sep. 8 vacated New Jersey’s water quality certification for the $1 billion Northeast Supply Enhancement natural gas pipeline, ruling that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection failed to adequately demonstrate the project would comply with state water quality standards before issuing the permit. The…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Sep. 8 finalized a loan of up to $1.9 billion for NextEra Energy to restart the 615-megawatt Duane Arnold Energy Center in Linn County, Iowa, marking another step in the federal government’s push to expand domestic nuclear generation. Provided through the Office of Energy Dominance Financing, the loan is intended…...
Federal policy is constraining the future offshore wind development pipeline, particularly through lease-termination agreements that redirect billions toward conventional energy projects. States are…Read the full report…...
Federal policy is constraining the future offshore wind development pipeline, particularly through lease-termination agreements that redirect billions toward conventional energy projects. States are challenging federal actions while adapting policies, infrastructure planning, and investment strategies to sustain development.
The California Public Utilities Commission on Sep. 3 launched a rulemaking to update how the state’s major investor-owned electric and gas utilities prepare and justify general rate case filings, aiming to strengthen affordability, transparency, and accountability as customer energy bills continue to face upward pressure. The review will revise the agency’s long-standing Rate Case Plan,…...
High temperatures that have persisted across Texas have kept electricity demand elevated in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which manages the grid for most of the state, according to a Sept. 3 report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Hourly load in the region averaged a record 74.5 gigawatts (GW) for the week…...
The U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sep. 1 reported that U.S. liquefied natural gas exports reached a record pace during the first half of 2026, driven by new export capacity and stronger demand from overseas buyers following disruptions in global supply. Shipments averaged 17.4 billion cubic feet per day, up 23 percent from the same…...
Governor Mikie Sherrill on Sep. 1 signed the Garden State Balcony Solar Act, opening the door for New Jersey residents to install qualifying plug-in solar panels without many of the regulatory hurdles that have limited their use. The legislation allows certified portable solar systems of up to 1,200 watts to connect through a standard 120-volt…...
Recent actions across U.S. states reflect varied approaches to regulating competitive retail energy markets, with policymakers addressing supplier accountability, consumer impacts, transparency, and…Read the full report…...
Recent actions across U.S. states reflect varied approaches to regulating competitive retail energy markets, with policymakers addressing supplier accountability, consumer impacts, transparency, and the role of local governments.
