President Donald Trump on April 20 issued a series of presidential determinations under the Defense Production Act directing the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate domestic energy production, infrastructure, and supply chains, citing urgent national security risks tied to inadequate capacity and foreign dependence. The action follows Executive Order 14156, which declared a national energy…...
Recent legislative and regulatory actions signal a broader shift toward streamlining permitting and modernizing environmental reviews, supporting increased…Read the full report …...
Recent legislative and regulatory actions signal a broader shift toward streamlining permitting and modernizing environmental reviews, supporting increased oil and gas production and accelerating infrastructure development.
PJM Interconnection on April 17 released its 2025 Regional Transmission Expansion Plan report, outlining a significant pipeline of transmission investments and planning reforms aimed at maintaining grid reliability across its multi-state footprint. The grid operator identified 122 new baseline transmission projects with an estimated cost of $11.8 billion to address shifting power flows and system…...
The Public Utility Commission of Texas on April 17 introduced a standardized blueprint and guidelines for electric utilities to develop wildfire mitigation plans, aiming to strengthen grid reliability and reduce wildfire risk across the state. The action follows a rule adopted in November 2025 requiring utilities to prepare plans addressing wildfire threats to electric infrastructure…...
EnerKnol to Join Western Energy Leaders at the WCPSC 2026 Annual Meeting As the energy landscape across the western United States undergoes rapid transformation, staying ahead of regulatory shifts is more critical than ever. To engage with these pressing industry changes, EnerKnol will be attending the Western Conference of Public Service Commissioners (WCPSC) 2026 Annual…...
The New York Public Service Commission on April 16 adopted comprehensive cybersecurity regulations for electric, gas, steam, and water utilities, establishing one of the most stringent frameworks in the U.S. to safeguard critical infrastructure and customer data. The action advances statutory requirements under state law directing utilities to strengthen privacy protections while addressing growing cyber…...
Williams Companies on April 14 broke ground on the Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline designed to transport natural gas from Pennsylvania into New York City and Long Island. Federal officials participated in the groundbreaking ceremony, underscoring renewed momentum for a long-delayed natural gas expansion. The project, an expansion of the existing Transco natural gas pipeline system,…...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on April 13 announced up to $150 million in supplemental funding to accelerate the deployment of energy-efficient heat pump systems across small residential buildings statewide, advancing the state’s broader push toward building electrification and emissions reduction. The funding will be administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal through…...
Meet the EnerKnol Team at the 2026 EBA Annual Meeting and Conference With the regulatory landscape continuously evolving, the Energy Bar Association will host its 2026 Annual Meeting and Conference on April 14–15, 2026, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. The event will bring together attorneys, regulators and energy professionals to discuss key developments shaping energy…...
The regulatory landscape for distributed energy is evolving to…Read the full report …...
