More than half of U.S. states have introduced or advanced legislation so far this year to allow the installation and use of plug-in or portable solar generation devices for…Read the full report …...
More than half of U.S. states have introduced or advanced legislation so far this year to allow the installation and use of plug-in or portable solar generation devices for residential electricity consumers. Several states are removing traditional barriers, allowing qualifying systems to connect through standard electrical outlets subject to specified safety and installation requirements, without prior utility approval, interconnection agreements, or related fees.
PJM Interconnection on Aug. 21 proposed a broad package of governance reforms aimed at speeding decision-making, strengthening board independence, and giving states a larger role in key electricity market decisions ahead of federally mediated negotiations beginning Sept. 1. The proposal responds to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s directive to develop reforms following a July technical…...
The Bureau of Land Management on Aug. 20 announced the completion of a quarterly oil and gas lease sale offering 25 parcels across New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, covering 20,000 acres of federal land, generating $139 million in total receipts. The sale was conducted under the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which reset the…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Aug. 20 awarded $500 million to seven projects to expand domestic processing of critical minerals, battery manufacturing, and recycling capacity, advancing the Trump administration’s effort to strengthen U.S. supply chains for materials essential to energy production, manufacturing, and national security. The funding, announced through the Office of Critical Minerals and…...
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and other New England states on Aug. 19 urged federal regulators to closely scrutinize NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy, arguing the deal could increase electricity costs by concentrating control over critical power assets. The states contend the combined company would gain significant influence over the region’s energy market, including…...
PJM Interconnection on Aug. 19 released a five-year strategy that places grid reliability at the center of its long-term agenda while outlining reforms to address accelerating electricity demand, tightening generation supplies and a rapidly changing power system. The plan identifies reliability as the organization’s guiding priority and pairs that objective with commitments to improve affordability,…...
The California Energy Commission on Aug. 18 approved a $95.2 million investment plan to expand zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and support the state’s transition to cleaner transportation. The funding, administered through the commission’s Clean Transportation Program, or CTP, will support electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as…...
The Trump administration continues to pursue policies to expand fossil fuel development as part of its broader push for energy dominance. Recent actions include measures to improve access to…Read the full report …...
The Trump administration continues to pursue policies to expand fossil fuel development as part of its broader push for energy dominance. Recent actions include measures to improve access to federal resources, strengthen infrastructure and export capacity, and reduce regulatory barriers, reflecting a multifaceted approach to expanding U.S. oil, natural gas, and coal production.
PJM Interconnection on Aug. 13 filed a proposal with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish a framework for connecting new large electricity customers, including data centers, while limiting the impact of their growing power needs on existing ratepayers. The plan would create an Interim Resource Adequacy Service for new customers that do not bring…...
