Energy Storage Gains Strategic Importance as Grid Needs Evolve
States across the U.S. are advancing utility-scale and distributed storage through new procurements and…Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: Energy Storage Gains Strategic Importance as Grid Needs Evolve
States across the U.S. are advancing utility-scale and distributed storage through new procurements and policies to strengthen grid reliability, support renewable energy integration, and meet growing electricity demand.
PJM Capacity Auction Highlights Supply-Demand Imbalance Amid Large Load Growth
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…...
Visual Primer: PJM Capacity Auction Highlights Supply-Demand Imbalance Amid Large Load Growth
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.
Virtual Power Plants: From Demonstration Projects to Grid Resources
Virtual power plants (VPPs) are evolving from demonstration projects into grid resources as states increasingly recognize the…Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: Virtual Power Plants – From Demonstration Projects to Grid Resources
Virtual power plants (VPPs) are evolving from demonstration projects into grid resources as states increasingly recognize the ability of aggregated distributed energy resources (DERs) to support a more flexible and resilient electric grid. Recent legislative measures, regulatory actions, and utility initiatives reflect the role of VPPs in resource planning and grid operations amid growing electricity demand.
States Lower Barriers to Distributed Solar Adoption
States are expanding access to distributed solar by modernizing community solar programs, streamlining interconnection and…Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: States Lower Barriers to Distributed Solar Adoption
States are expanding access to distributed solar by modernizing community solar programs, streamlining interconnection and permitting, and enabling portable solar installations.
Federal and State Actions Expand Opportunities for Advanced Nuclear
Federal reforms and state actions are reshaping the regulatory and investment landscape for nuclear power, enabling expanded deployment of advanced reactors and…Read the full report…...
Visual Primer: Federal and State Actions Expand Opportunities for Advanced Nuclear
Federal reforms and state actions are reshaping the regulatory and investment landscape for nuclear power, enabling expanded deployment of advanced reactors and next-generation nuclear technologies across the country.
Carbon Pricing June 2026 Update
U.S. carbon markets are advancing on multiple fronts, with states tightening emission caps, pursuing market linkage, and…Read the full report …...
Policy Primer: Carbon Pricing June 2026 Update
U.S. carbon markets are advancing on multiple fronts, with states tightening emission caps, pursuing market linkage, and reinforcing long-term compliance frameworks amid strong auction demand and continued legal scrutiny.