EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Smart Grid 2024 04 02 Blog preview

Visual Primer: States Enhance Oversight of Utility Resource Planning

There is a growing focus on enhancing oversight, transparency, and stakeholder engagement in the integrated resource planning process for electric utilities across various states. The pursuit for a low-carbon future is driving the need for innovative policy initiatives to maximize renewable energy utilization and maintain grid reliability. Integrated resource plans (IRPs) that utilities file with state commissions identify the optimal mix of resources required to serve customers over a long-term planning horizon.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2024 03 26 Blog preview

U.S. Nuclear Energy Landscape Poised for Change Amid Evolving Policies and Regulations

Recent policy developments in the U.S. nuclear power industry indicate a growing recognition of the carbon-free nature of nuclear energy to support the energy transition. With Congress considering nuclear energy reforms, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposing rules for…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2024 03 26 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Nuclear Energy Landscape Poised for Change Amid Evolving Policies and Regulations

Recent policy developments in the U.S. nuclear power industry indicate a growing recognition of the carbon-free nature of nuclear energy to support the energy transition. With Congress considering nuclear energy reforms, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposing rules for advanced reactor licensing, and state legislatures exploring the benefits of small modular technologies, the landscape of nuclear energy technologies is poised for change.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Markets 2024 03 19 Blog preview

U.S. Carbon Markets Adapt to Regulatory Changes Amid State-Level Emissions Reduction Efforts

As carbon pricing gains traction as a policy tool to combat climate change and achieve net-zero emissions, regulatory attention on U.S. carbon markets has been on the rise. Recent developments in state-level emissions trading programs have yielded mixed results…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Markets 2024 03 19 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Carbon Markets Adapt to Regulatory Changes Amid State-Level Emissions Reduction Efforts

As carbon pricing gains traction as a policy tool to combat climate change and achieve net-zero emissions, regulatory attention on U.S. carbon markets has been on the rise. Recent developments in state-level emissions trading programs have yielded mixed results, with Washington's latest allowance auction seeing a significant price drop, while California, Quebec, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) cleared at record high prices.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Low Carbon Fuels 2024 03 12 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Western States Advance Clean Fuel Policies to Lower Transportation Emissions

A growing number of states across the U.S. are considering clean fuel programs to limit the carbon intensity of transportation fuels and to incentivize the production of low-carbon and renewable alternatives.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Natural Gas 2024 03 05 Blog preview 1

Gas Utility Planning Strategies Aim for Cost-Effective Solutions to Meet Emissions Reduction Goals

Multiple states in the U.S. have initiated long-term proceedings to examine the operations of natural gas utilities, aiming to incorporate the implications of electrification goals and…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Natural Gas 2024 03 05 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Gas Utility Planning Strategies Aim for Cost-Effective Solutions to Meet Emissions Reduction Goals

Multiple states in the U.S. have initiated long-term proceedings to examine the operations of natural gas utilities, aiming to incorporate the implications of electrification goals and emissions reduction requirements into the planning processes of distribution utilities.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Net Metering 2024 02 27 Blog preview

More States Embrace Alternatives to Net Metering Amid Growing Penetration of Solar

The net metering policy landscape continues to change as customer-sited generation expands. More states are shifting from traditional net metering to implement new rate structures. Over the last year, California, Arkansas, and North Carolina have adopted revisions to…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Net Metering 2024 02 27 Blog preview

Visual Primer: More States Embrace Alternatives to Net Metering Amid Growing Penetration of Solar

The net metering policy landscape continues to change as customer-sited generation expands. More states are shifting from traditional net metering to implement new rate structures. Over the last year, California, Arkansas, and North Carolina have adopted revisions to the policy. Net energy metering (NEM), which credits customer generators for grid-exported power, has been a key component of the policy framework to spur investment in customer-sited renewable energy facilities, including solar and energy storage systems.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Climate Action 2024 02 20 Blog preview

Climate Action Takes Center Stage in the Biden Administration’s Policies

The Biden administration has made significant strides in climate change action, particularly through the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), which represents the single largest investment in climate and energy in the U.S. Actions to further the administration’s climate agenda include…Read the full report  …...