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Jan302026

ERCOT’s Final Winterization Report Confident That Texas Grid Is Prepared for Winter Weather

Michigan PSC Sets New Rules to Expand Public Engagement in High-Voltage Transmission Siting

January 30, 2026Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTSBy EnerKnol Research

The Michigan Public Service Commission on Jan. 29 approved new voluntary filing guidelines aimed at improving public engagement and increasing routing flexibility for proposed high-voltage electric transmission lines, a move designed to address landowner concerns and strengthen confidence in the state’s transmission siting process. The action establishes clearer expectations for transmission developers seeking certificates of…...

Jan302026

FERC’s Five-Year Plan Emphasizes Measures to Improve Electricity Market Design, Infrastructure Siting Reviews

NERC Warns of Escalating Grid Reliability Risks as U.S. Power Demand Surges Over the Next Decade

January 30, 2026Electric Transmission, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTSBy EnerKnol Research

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation on Jan. 29 released its 2025 Long-Term Reliability Assessment, finding that resource adequacy risks across the North American bulk power system are intensifying over the next 10 years as electricity demand accelerates faster than new generation and infrastructure additions. The assessment identifies rapid growth in large loads, particularly data…...

Week Ahead: Maine Reviews Grid Plans, Oregon’s Winter Rate Moratorium, RI’s Renewable Energy Growth Program

January 29, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Week Ahead, Grid Modernization, Integrated Resource Plans, Nuclear, PRODUCTS, SolarBy EnerKnol Research

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Jan292026

U.S. Energy Department Launches $6 Billion Program to Sustain Ailing Nuclear Power Plants

U.S. Energy Department Seeks State Partnerships for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses

January 29, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Nuclear, PRODUCTSBy EnerKnol Research

The U.S. Energy Department on Jan. 28 launched a new initiative to strengthen domestic nuclear energy capabilities by issuing a request for information inviting states to express interest in hosting Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses. The action represents an early step toward potential voluntary federal and state partnerships designed to modernize the nation’s nuclear fuel cycle…...

Jan262026

Meet EnerKnol at NARUC Winter Policy Summit 2026

January 26, 2026Company NewsBy EnerKnol

Meet EnerKnol at NARUC Winter Policy Summit 2026 For more than a decade, EnerKnol has been a proud partner and exhibitor at NARUC Winter Policy Summit. We are excited to return to Washington, D.C., from February 8–11, 2026, alongside regulators, utility executives, and policy leaders addressing today’s most critical issues in energy, telecommunications, and water…...

Jan262026

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Solar Power 2026 01 27 Blog preview

State Policies Drive Solar Momentum Amid Federal Constraints

January 26, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Insights, Integrated Resource Plans, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Renewables, Solar, Solar PowerBy EnerKnol Research

While the federal landscape for solar energy has shifted toward more restrictive policies and spending cuts, state efforts to expand…Read the full report …...

Jan262026

Visual Primer: State Policies Drive Solar Momentum Amid Federal Constraints

January 26, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Integrated Resource Plans, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Renewables, Solar, Solar PowerBy EnerKnol Research

While the federal landscape for solar energy has shifted toward more restrictive policies and spending cuts, state efforts to expand deployment are increasingly shaping the pace and direction of growth.

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Jan232026

Pennsylvania Sets Emissions Reduction Goals in Line With Paris Climate Accord

U.S. Energy Department Announces $155 Million for 16 National Lab Projects to Boost Industrial Innovation

January 23, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTS, Retail Power and GasBy EnerKnol Research

The U.S. Energy Department’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation on Jan. 22 selected 16 projects totaling $155 million to expand capabilities at the U.S. National Laboratories to develop and scale technologies that improve industrial efficiency and competitiveness. The awards are designed to drive process innovation, lower production costs, and strengthen long-term economic value…...

Jan232026

U.S. Energy Department Overhauls Energy Loan Portfolio, Targets $83 Billion in Biden-Era Commitments

January 23, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Natural Gas, PRODUCTS, Retail Power and Gas, Solar, WindBy Enerknol Research

The U.S. Energy Department on Jan. 22 announced a major restructuring of its federal energy lending operations, stating that the Office of Energy Dominance Financing will restructure, revise, or eliminate more than $83 billion in loans and conditional commitments tied to the Biden administration’s portfolio. The move is framed as a portfolio reset intended to…...

Week Ahead: CA’s Building Energy Action Plan, Utah’s Large Load Tariffs, MD Expands Energy Storage

January 22, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Week Ahead, Natural Gas, PRODUCTS, Retail Power and GasBy EnerKnol Research

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Jan222026

Ohio Regulator Approves FirstEnergy's Auction Results to Set Default Power Rates

New Jersey Governor Signs Orders to Freeze Rate Hikes, Fast-Track New Power Supply

January 22, 2026EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, PRODUCTS, Retail Power and GasBy EnerKnol Research

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on Jan. 20 signed two executive orders aimed at immediate utility bill relief and accelerated in-state power development, positioning the action as an emergency response to escalating electricity costs and affordability pressure. The first order directs near-term ratepayer protections ahead of electricity bill increases expected in June and ties the…...

Jan212026

EnerKnol at The 2026 NYC Energy Storage Financing Summit

January 21, 2026Company NewsBy EnerKnol

EnerKnol at The 2026 NYC Energy Storage Financing Summit The event is presented by Kirkland & Ellis and Mustang Prairie Energy, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, Sandia National Laboratories, and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The event gathers top industry leaders to discuss financing trends, challenges, and opportunities in energy storage…....

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