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.
