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Jul132026

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Virtual Power Plants 2026 07 14 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Virtual Power Plants – From Demonstration Projects to Grid Resources

July 13, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Grid Modernization, Integrated Resource Plans, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Smart Grid, Wholesale PowerBy EnerKnol Research

Virtual power plants (VPPs) are evolving from demonstration projects into grid resources as states increasingly recognize the ability of aggregated distributed energy resources (DERs) to support a more flexible and resilient electric grid. Recent legislative measures, regulatory actions, and utility initiatives reflect the role of VPPs in resource planning and grid operations amid growing electricity demand.

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Jul132026

NARUC SUMMER POLICY SUMMIT ARTICLE COVER

EnerKnol at NARUC: Powering Regulatory Insights

July 13, 2026Company NewsBy EnerKnol

EnerKnol at NARUC: Powering Regulatory Insights The energy sector is facing a massive convergence of challenges: surging power demand, escalating grid reliability risks, and a frantic push for new infrastructure. When the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) meets for its Summer Policy Summit in Minneapolis (July 19–22), the conversation won’t just be about…...

Week Ahead: LA Considers Large Load Electric Service, NY’s EV Charging Programs, Palisades Dual-Unit SMR

July 9, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Week Ahead, Grid Modernization, Natural Gas, Oil, PRODUCTSBy EnerKnol Research

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Jul92026

U.S. Energy Department Approves $3.26 Billion Loan for AEP Texas to Expand Grid Infrastructure

July 9, 2026Electric Transmission, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTSBy EnerKnol Research

The U.S. Energy Department on July 8 approved a loan of up to $3.26 billion for AEP Texas to expand and modernize the state’s transmission system, extending the Trump administration’s effort to strengthen domestic energy infrastructure. The financing, provided through the Office of Energy Dominance Financing, is expected to lower long-term electricity costs, improve grid…...

Jul82026

New Jersey Enacts Legislation to Lower Utility Bills and Reform Data Center Electricity Costs

July 8, 2026Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTS, Retail Power and GasBy EnerKnol Research

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on July 7 signed three legislative measures aimed at lowering electricity costs by eliminating an added transmission incentive for utilities, strengthening oversight of utility infrastructure investments, and requiring large data centers to bear a greater share of electricity and grid costs. The legislation, together with energy affordability initiatives advanced during…...

Jul62026

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Distributed Solar 2026 07 07 Blog preview

States Lower Barriers to Distributed Solar Adoption

July 6, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Insights, Integrated Resource Plans, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Renewables, Solar, Solar PowerBy EnerKnol Research

States are expanding access to distributed solar by modernizing community solar programs, streamlining interconnection and…Read the full report …...

Jul62026

Visual Primer: States Lower Barriers to Distributed Solar Adoption

July 6, 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

States are expanding access to distributed solar by modernizing community solar programs, streamlining interconnection and permitting, and enabling portable solar installations.

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Jul62026

EnerKnol Highlights the Role of Regulatory Intelligence at NARUC 2026 Summer Summit

July 6, 2026Company NewsBy EnerKnol

EnerKnol Highlights the Role of Regulatory Intelligence at NARUC 2026 Summer Summit The NARUC 2026 Summer Policy Summit will take place from July 19 to 22, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, This premier event brings together federal officials, state regulators, utility executives, consumer advocates, and key energy stakeholders for vital discussions on the future of utility…...

Week Ahead: FERC Discusses Grid Planning and Reliability, Crane Nuclear Plant Restart, MT Reviews Wildfire Mitigation Efforts

July 3, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Week Ahead, Grid Modernization, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Oil, PRODUCTSBy EnerKnol Research

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Jun292026

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2026 06 30 Blog preview

Federal and State Actions Expand Opportunities for Advanced Nuclear

June 29, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Insights, Integrated Resource Plans, Nuclear Power, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, RenewablesBy EnerKnol Research

Federal reforms and state actions are reshaping the regulatory and investment landscape for nuclear power, enabling expanded deployment of advanced reactors and…Read the full report…...

Jun292026

Visual Primer: Federal and State Actions Expand Opportunities for Advanced Nuclear

June 29, 2026Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Integrated Resource Plans, Nuclear, Nuclear Power, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, RenewablesBy EnerKnol Research

Federal reforms and state actions are reshaping the regulatory and investment landscape for nuclear power, enabling expanded deployment of advanced reactors and next-generation nuclear technologies across the country.

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Jun292026

EnerKnol Brings Regulatory Intelligence to NARUC 2026 Summer Policy Summit

June 29, 2026Company NewsBy EnerKnol

EnerKnol Brings Regulatory Intelligence to NARUC 2026 Summer Policy Summit The NARUC 2026 Summer Policy Summit will take place from July 19 to 22, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, bringing together federal officials, utility executives, consumer advocates, state regulators and energy stakeholders for important discussions on utility regulation, energy policy and infrastructure challenges. As a long…...

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