California is advancing a series of energy and climate policies, reflecting the state’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and…Read the full report …...
California is advancing a series of energy and climate policies, reflecting the state’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and modernizing the electricity system while supporting affordability and equity.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Sept. 26 announced a coordinated effort to speed up the deployment of renewable energy projects, underscoring the state’s commitment to reliable, affordable, and clean power. The initiative is designed to meet rising electricity demand, advance economic development, and take advantage of federal tax credits that are set to expire…....
NARUC Presents: Innovation Webinar: Hit Me With Your Best Bot: AI for Regulators The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) will host a free public webinar titled “Hit Me With Your Best Bot: AI for Regulators” on September 25, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET, where Hon. Andrew Fay will explain how AI…...
Across the U.S., states are actively expanding and modernizing their energy efficiency initiatives through new goals, multi-year plans, and investments. These actions aim to deliver measurable savings, reduce emissions, and… Read the full report …...
Across the U.S., states are actively expanding and modernizing their energy efficiency initiatives through new goals, multi-year plans, and investments. These actions aim to deliver measurable savings, reduce emissions, and support equitable access to benefits.
ISO New England Inc. on Sept. 15 released its 2024 Economic Study, New England’s Evolving Grid, showing that states across the region could potentially achieve 85 percent of their carbon dioxide reduction goals by 2045 with a mix of solar power, land-based wind, and short-duration energy storage. The findings reflect the grid operator’s modeling of…...
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that per capita carbon dioxide emissions from primary energy consumption declined in every state between 2005 and 2023, with overall U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions falling 20 percent during the same period. Population growth of 14 percent contributed to a 30 percent decrease in per capita emissions, the agency said…...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Sept. 12 announced a proposed rule to end the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, removing reporting obligations for most large facilities, all fuel and industrial gas suppliers, and carbon dioxide injection sites. The agency projects this change would save businesses up to $2.4 billion in regulatory costs over a 10-year…...
The Bureau of Land Management on Sept. 15 reported that an oil and gas lease sale covering 23 parcels in Montana and North Dakota generated more than $38 million in revenue. The sale, which encompassed roughly 7,600 acres, surpassed the agency’s total national energy and timber receipts from the last quarter. The results indicate increased…...
Developments in U.S. carbon markets reflect new progress as states reinforce their commitment to emissions trading programs despite receding federal climate action. Amid rising auction prices, states and regions are extending their programs beyond the…Read the full report …...
Developments in U.S. carbon markets reflect new progress as states reinforce their commitment to emissions-trading programs despite receding federal climate action. Amid rising auction prices, states and regions are extending their programs beyond the next decade, signaling resilience and renewed confidence in market-based climate initiatives.
EnerKnol Participates in 2025 EBA Energy Forum The 2025 Energy Bar Association Energy Forum kicks off today, Monday, September 15, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C., and EnerKnol is proud to be part of it once again. This annual event brings together legal and policy professionals to explore timely topics in energy law, including…...
The Washington Department of Ecology on Sept. 10 reported that all available emissions allowances were sold in the state’s 11th quarterly carbon auction, underscoring market confidence. The auction raised an estimated $446 million, which includes $295 million for the state and $151 million to benefit utility ratepayers. This brings the total state proceeds close to…...
EnerKnol at the 2025 EBA Energy Forum EnerKnol is proud to return to the 2025 Energy Bar Association Energy Forum, taking place September 15–16 at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. This forum brings together legal and policy experts to engage with timely topics across energy law—including utility regulation, grid reliability, interregional transmission, affordability, and…...
As the federal government rolls back vehicle emission standards and electric vehicle (EV) incentives, several states are advancing their own…Read the full report …...
As the federal government rolls back vehicle emission standards and electric vehicle (EV) incentives, several states are advancing their own measures to sustain zero-emission transportation goals.
Meet EnerKnol at the 2025 Administrative Law Judges Reception The Honorable Chief Judge Curtis L. Wagner, Jr., ALJ Reception is a special event during the 2025 EBA Energy Forum. This special event honors the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Administrative Law Judges and is sponsored by the Foundation of the Energy Law Journal (the Foundation). It…...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency secured a favorable ruling on Sept. 2 from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The court ruled that EPA has the authority to terminate $20 billion in grants awarded under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a program established by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. The decision…...
EnerKnol joins EBA 2025 Energy Forum EnerKnol will participate in the EBA Energy Forum, a premier event for energy law and policy professionals. The 2025 forum takes place in Washington, D.C., from September 15-16. EnerKnol is a proud partner of the Energy Bar Association (EBA). The EnerKnol Platform provides streamlined access to a vast database…...
The U.S. offshore wind sector is navigating a shifting policy environment amid recent federal actions, which have slowed momentum and increased market uncertainty. These actions have led developers to…Read the full report…...
The U.S. offshore wind sector is navigating a shifting policy environment amid recent federal actions, which have slowed momentum and increased market uncertainty. These actions have led developers to reassess their timelines and commitments, rendering state efforts and long-term planning increasingly critical.
The 44th quarterly carbon auction held by California and Quebec sold all of the nearly 51.9 million carbon permits offered under the current auction at a price of $28.76 per allowance, above the floor price of $25.87, according to the results released on Aug. 27 by the California Air Resources Board. The current auction’s clearing…...
PJM Interconnection LLC and its stakeholders on Aug. 26 launched discussions under the Sub-Annual Capacity Market Senior Task Force, focusing on potential seasonal changes to its capacity market design. The group, created earlier this year by the PJM Markets and Reliability Committee, is tasked with evaluating sub-annual structures as the grid operator shifts away from…...
Several U.S. states have enacted or are considering legislation to manage the electricity costs and infrastructure impacts of large-load customers, particularly data centers. These energy-intensive facilities are expected to…Read the full report…...
Several U.S. states have enacted or are considering legislation to manage the electricity costs and infrastructure impacts of large-load customers, particularly data centers. These energy-intensive facilities are expected to consume up to 12 percent of total U.S. electricity by 2028, up from 4.4 percent in 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Department.
2025 NARUC Staff Subcommittee on Accounting and Finance Fall Conference The NARUC Staff Subcommittee on Accounting and Finance will hold its Fall 2025 Conference on September 8-11, 2025. This event is designed to provide valuable insights into accounting, finance, and utility regulation for professionals at all experience levels working in today’s evolving regulatory landscape. To…...
The Maryland Public Service Commission on Aug. 20 launched a broad review of natural gas system planning practices under its ongoing “Future of Gas” proceeding. The regulator said the initiative is intended to evaluate whether the current long-term capacity, supply, and investment planning processes of natural gas utilities are consistent with the state’s climate commitments…...
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law two measures on Aug. 15 that aim to increase transparency and accountability in the operations of regional grid operator PJM Interconnection LLC, as households and businesses face mounting electricity costs. The legislation strengthens the role of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in examining PJM’s market…...
The Arizona Corporation Commission on Aug. 14 voted unanimously to begin the process for repealing the Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff, or REST, rules. Established in 2006, the rules require the state’s electric utilities to source a certain percent of their electricity from renewable energy resources, reaching 15 percent by 2025. The state’s two largest…...
NARUC Presents: Berkeley Lab Webinar – Promoting Economic Efficiency in Interconnection–Part 1 The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) will host a webinar on August 12, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET. The webinar will break down the process of consent-based data sharing and systematically address the components of effective data sharing,…...
Across the U.S., state regulators are overhauling natural gas utility rules, ending subsidies for new connections and exploring pilot programs that transition neighborhoods to zero-emission energy, as they…Read the full report …...
Across the U.S., state regulators are overhauling natural gas utility rules, ending subsidies for new connections and exploring pilot programs that transition neighborhoods to zero-emission energy, as they race to meet aggressive climate targets.
The Department of the Interior on Aug. 7 initiated a full review of offshore wind energy regulations to ensure they align with the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the nation’s current energy priorities under the Trump administration. The review will focus on the Renewable Energy Modernization Rule, financial assurance requirements, and decommissioning cost estimates…...
Across the U.S., states are accelerating efforts to deploy large-scale energy storage through streamlined permitting, competitive solicitations, and…Read the full report …...
Across the U.S., states are accelerating efforts to deploy large-scale energy storage through streamlined permitting, competitive solicitations, and new incentive programs. Energy storage can serve multiple functions in managing energy supply and demand, including balancing the variability of intermittent renewables and improving grid-operating capabilities.
2025 NARUC Data Access Webinar – Consent-Based Data-Sharing The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) will host a webinar on August 12, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET. The webinar will break down the process of consent-based data sharing and systematically address the components of effective data sharing, including the use of…...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Aug. 4 announced a loan agreement between the Public Utility Commission and NRG Energy Inc. under the Texas Energy Fund, or TEF, to support a 456-megawatt (MW) natural gas-fired power plant in Houston. This marks the second loan agreement under the TEF’s In-ERCOT Generation Loan Program, designed to provide low-interest…...
Transmission planning efforts across the U.S. increasingly reflect a focus on regional coordination and proactive infrastructure buildout, driven by rising energy demand and electrification. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) latest update to its…Read the full report …...
Transmission planning efforts across the U.S. increasingly reflect a focus on regional coordination and proactive infrastructure buildout, driven by rising energy demand and electrification. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) latest update to its landmark transmission planning rule affirms the role of states in transmission planning, while several states are also advancing measures to streamline permitting and accelerate project development.
2025 NARUC Webinar: Electric System Resilience from the Consumer Perspective The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) will host a free webinar that will include a panel of consumer advocates who will share specific resilience needs in their jurisdictions and how these are addressed, including lessons learned from previous efforts. This discussion will be…...
2025 NARUC -National Energy Summit for States: Navigating Energy Trends and Federal Programs The 2025 National Energy Summit for States, organized by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), will take place on May 28–29, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The event is designed exclusively for state and federal government policymakers, regulators, and program staff…....
The UK’s Office of Gas and Electricity Markets on July 30 initiated a broad review into how costs are allocated across the energy system, aiming to assess the fairness and efficiency of existing pricing structures for consumers. The effort, titled the Cost Allocation and Recovery Review, will examine the full spectrum of energy system costs,…...
EnerKnol Wraps Up Another Successful Year at NARUC Summer Policy Summit 2025 EnerKnol was proud to once again participate in the NARUC Summer Policy Summit, held July 27–30, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts. Our ongoing presence at NARUC reflects our commitment to supporting utility regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders with fast, reliable regulatory intelligence. As a…...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on July 29 unveiled a proposal to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding, a legal foundation that has enabled federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles for over a decade. Announced by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, the proposal seeks to eliminate the statutory basis for more than $1 trillion in…...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on July 28 announced the launch of the state’s first Bulk Energy Storage Request for Proposals, aiming to procure one gigawatt of storage capacity as part of the state’s broader goal to deploy six gigawatts of energy storage by 2030. Administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development…...
PJM Interconnection LLC’s capacity market auction for the 2026/2027 delivery year cleared at $329.17 per megawatt-day (MW-day), nearly 22 percent higher than the clearing price in the previous auction. The clearing price hit the cap recently approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to…Read the full report…...
PJM Interconnection LLC's capacity market auction for the 2026/2027 delivery year cleared at $329.17 per megawatt-day (MW-day), nearly 22 percent higher than the clearing price in the previous auction. The clearing price hit the cap recently approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to bring stability to the market after last year’s unprecedented ninefold price surge.
Meet EnerKnol at NARUC’s Summer Policy Summit It’s Day 2 of the NARUC 2025 Winter Policy Summit in Boston, and EnerKnol is thrilled to be part of the action. This summit gathers regulators, utility leaders, and policymakers from across the country to address the most pressing issues shaping the future of energy. Stop by the…...
The Western Energy Markets Governing Body on July 23 has taken a significant step under the California Independent System Operator’s new independent governance framework by voting to preserve a key grid reliability tool, Assistance Energy Transfers, or AET, within the Western Energy Imbalance Market. The mechanism, introduced in 2023, allows balancing authorities to receive emergency…...
PJM Interconnection LLC’s capacity market auction for the 2026/2027 delivery year cleared at a record-high price of $329.17 per megawatt-day (MW-day), about 22 percent higher than last year’s auction, according to the results announced on July 22. The clearing price hit the price cap approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission following a ninefold increase…...
U.S. President Donald Trump on July 4 signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping reconciliation measure that fundamentally reshapes federal energy policy. The law dramatically shrinks the…Read the full report …...
U.S. President Donald Trump on July 4 signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping reconciliation measure that fundamentally reshapes federal energy policy. The law dramatically shrinks the window for wind and solar projects to qualify for federal tax credits, and expands fossil fuel development on federal lands, reshaping the outlook for energy transition investments across the U.S.
Meet EnerKnol at NARUC’s Summer Policy Summit – July 27–30, 2025 EnerKnol is excited to join the NARUC 2025 Summer Policy Summit, taking place July 27–30, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts. This summit brings together regulators, utility executives, and policy leaders to explore the key issues shaping the future of energy. EnerKnol will be at the…...
The New York State Public Service Commission on July 17 directed Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation to implement new measures over the next three years to reduce natural gas usage in its service territory. The order, issued as part of the utility’s final long-term gas plan, requires the company to develop pilot demand response…...
The U.S. Interior Department on July 17 announced that it has revised its procedures for states applying to federal programs intended at cleaning up abandoned oil and gas wells. The updated guidance modifies two grant programs—the $1.93 billion Orphaned Wells State Formula Grant Program and $780 million Orphaned Wells State Matching Grant Program. The revisions…...
The U.S. Energy Department on July 16 announced a pilot program to fast-track the expansion of advanced nuclear reactors and support domestic nuclear fuel supply chains. The department issued a request for applications from qualified U.S. businesses to construct and operate nuclear fuel production lines through its authorization process. This initiative aims to cut U.S…....
Brookfield Asset Management, through its subsidiary Brookfield Renewable, has signed a landmark agreement with Google to provide up to 3,000 megawatts of carbon-free hydroelectric capacity across the U.S. The Hydro Framework Agreement, announced on July 15, is the largest corporate clean power deal for hydropower to date. On the same day, at the first Energy…...
The total operating capacity of U.S. coal-fired power stations is set to decrease from 172 gigawatts (GW) during May 2025 to 145 GW by the end of 2028, according to a July 14 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Coal usage in the U.S. electric power sector has declined significantly over the last…...
The Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories on July 14 launched a new initiative to apply artificial intelligence and digital scanning to historic drill core samples, aiming to uncover untapped mineral resources in the North and accelerate exploration of critical minerals. As part of the pilot, geoscientists will scan and analyze…...
The U.S. Energy Department on July 11 announced the approval of an exchange from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, or SPR, with ExxonMobil Corporation to tackle logistical complexities affecting crude oil deliveries to the firm’s Baton Rouge refinery. The action will help maintain robust regional supply of transportation fuels across Louisiana and the wider Gulf Coast…....
State regulators are modernizing long-term resource planning frameworks for electric utilities to ensure greater flexibility, transparency, and alignment with evolving technologies, climate goals, and policy priorities. Integrated resource plans (IRPs) provide a…Read the full report…...
State regulators are modernizing long-term resource planning frameworks for electric utilities to ensure greater flexibility, transparency, and alignment with evolving technologies, climate goals, and policy priorities. Integrated resource plans (IRPs) provide a structured approach to identify the optimal mix of generation, storage, and demand-side resources needed to deliver reliable and affordable electricity to customers over a long-term planning horizon.
U.S. crude oil and natural gas production growth is projected to remain relatively high through 2030, according to a July 11 report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. This growth is largely driven by rising exports of petroleum products and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Advances in drilling technologies, particularly horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, have…...
Visit EnerKnol’s Booth at NARUC’s 2025 Summer Policy Summit Continuing its long-standing participation, EnerKnol is proud to be one of the sponsors of this year’s NARUC Summer Policy Summit, taking place July 27–30, 2025, in Boston, MA. With less than two weeks to go, the countdown is on for one of the most impactful gatherings…...
California is projected to lose 17 percent of its oil refinery capacity within the next 12 months due to the planned shutdown of two refineries, according to a July 10 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. If these closures proceed as expected, they could lead to increased fuel price volatility across the West…...
The U.S. Interior Department on July 7 proposed key updates to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas regulations aimed at streamlining the process for operators to commingle production from multiple leases. These changes would carry out the One Big Beautiful Bill’s directive for the department to approve onshore commingling applications. Producing oil and…...
The U.S. imported around 17 percent of its domestic energy supply during 2024, according to a July 7 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. This marks the lowest share since 1985 and half the record share set during 2006. The reduction in the share of imports over the past two decades is due…...
The Kansas Corporation Commission on July 7 approved two settlement agreements allowing Evergy Kansas Central to recover the costs of constructing two natural gas plants and a utility-scale solar facility. The projects aim to address rising electricity demand and improve grid reliability across the state. Evergy, which provides electric service in Kansas and Missouri, filed…...
The Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) has announced its commitment to the California Independent System Operator’s extended day-ahead market, or EDAM. PNM’s commitment, formalized with a signed agreement, initiates an important step in the governance of the Western Energy Markets. Although PNM will join EDAM in 2027, the governance change takes effect immediately…....
U.S. President Donald Trump on July 4 signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping reconciliation measure that fundamentally reshapes federal energy policy. Backed by President Donald Trump and Republican leadership, the legislation takes down many of the clean energy incentives established under the Inflation Reduction Act while accelerating fossil fuel development on public…...
EnerKnol to Join NARUC Summer Policy Summit 2025 in Boston For many years, EnerKnol has been a proud sponsor of NARUC’s meetings. This July, EnerKnol will once again join NARUC Summer Policy Summit. The event will be held in Boston, MA, from July 27–30, 2025. The NARUC’s Summer Policy Summit is packed with powerful sessions…...
Across the country, new measures are reshaping the retail energy landscape, focusing on stronger consumer protections and stricter market rules. Recent laws and regulations address concerns related to…Read the full report…...
Across the country, new measures are reshaping the retail energy landscape, focusing on stronger consumer protections and stricter market rules. Recent laws and regulations address concerns related to contract renewals, supplier exits, and accountability in competitive electricity markets.
U.S. operable atmospheric distillation capacity, the key measure of refinery capacity, totalled 18.4 million barrels per calendar year (b/cd) on Jan. 1, 2025, flat compared to the previous year, according to a June 30 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In 2025, ExxonMobil, Valero, and Marathon—the three largest U.S. refiners—each reported calendar day…...
2025 NARUC Staff Subcommittee on Accounting and Finance Summer Webinar The NARUC Staff Subcommittee on Accounting and Finance will hold a free webinar focusing on how artificial intelligence (AI) and structured data, such as XBRL, are helping state utility commissions enhance their work. Topics will include tools, use cases, data policies, and the AXIS™ Framework,…...
Electricity demand in the PJM Interconnection and ISO New England (ISO-NE) hit multiyear highs on June 23 and June 24 respectively, according to a June 27 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The significant demand increase can be attributed to a heat wave that impacted most of the Eastern U.S. Electricity load in…...
The California Air Resources Board announced on June 27 that the amended Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) will go into effect on July 1, 2025, following approval by the Office of Administrative Law. The updated regulation is designed to boost investment in clean fuels and transportation infrastructure while advancing the state’s legally mandated air quality…...
Commercial computing electricity consumption is expected to increase at a faster rate than any other end use in buildings by 2050, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Computing accounted for a projected eight percent of commercial sector electricity usage during 2024 and is expected to increase to 20 percent by 2050. The agency forecasts…...
The U.S. is undergoing a broad nuclear energy revival as federal and state actions set the stage for expanding new generation to meet surging electricity demand driven by AI, electrification, and industrial growth. Nuclear power is rapidly gaining prominence as…Read the full report…...
The U.S. is undergoing a broad nuclear energy revival as federal and state actions set the stage for expanding new generation to meet surging electricity demand driven by AI, electrification, and industrial growth. Nuclear power is rapidly gaining prominence as a reliable, dispatchable, zero-emission energy source critical to strengthen grid stability.
The U.S. Energy Department has been issuing emergency orders to address potential grid shortfall issues amid surging power demand in the summer season. The latest order, issued on June 24, authorizes Duke Energy Carolina to temporarily utilize certain electric generating units within its service territory in North Carolina and South Carolina to operate at their…...
Qatar exported around 9.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) through the Strait of Hormuz during 2024, according to a June 24 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The strait remains a key supply route for global LNG, as well as oil and petroleum products. During 2024, around…...
U.S. residential customers are expected to receive an average monthly electricity bill of $178 for the summer 2025 period, up by $5 compared to the same period last year, according to a June 23 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The agency expects a slight decline in usage due to cooler projected summer…...
