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 …...
The regulatory landscape for distributed energy is evolving to address changing grid needs and expand access to solar power.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on April 6 finalized revisions to its 2024 Clean Air Act standards for oil and natural gas operations, commonly referred to as OOOOb/c, easing certain requirements to reduce compliance costs and operational constraints for industry participants. The action modifies provisions in the Biden administration’s regulations governing emissions from new and…...
As hyperscale data centers reshape electricity load profiles, nuclear power is emerging as a scalable, zero-carbon source of reliable, dispatchable power source critical to strengthening grid stability. The current momentum behind…Read the full report…...
As hyperscale data centers reshape electricity load profiles, nuclear power is emerging as a scalable, zero-carbon source of reliable, dispatchable power source critical to strengthening grid stability. The current momentum behind nuclear power reflects a convergence of AI-driven data center growth, mounting reliability constraints in existing power systems, and technology companies turning to firm energy sources.
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on April 3 approved Xcel Energy’s phase 2 of its Capacity Connect initiative, advancing a plan to build a distributed network of battery storage systems designed to support grid reliability and clean energy integration. The program establishes a utility-owned virtual power plant, or VPP, by linking multiple smaller battery units…...
EnerKnol is heading to Washington, D.C. for the 2026 EBA Annual Meeting and Conference! As the energy sector faces a tidal wave of regulatory reform, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just news, it requires actionable intelligence. We are thrilled to join the nation’s leading legal and energy minds at the Omni Shoreham…...
Southwest Power Pool on April 2 announced the launch of expanded grid operations that extend its service territory into the Western Interconnection, making it the first U.S. grid operator to span two major power systems. The organization’s expanded operations officially began at midnight central time on April 1, following months of coordinated testing, simulation, and…...
