High temperatures that have persisted across Texas have kept electricity demand elevated in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which manages the grid for most of the state, according to a Sept. 3 report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Hourly load in the region averaged a record 74.5 gigawatts (GW) for the week…...
The U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sep. 1 reported that U.S. liquefied natural gas exports reached a record pace during the first half of 2026, driven by new export capacity and stronger demand from overseas buyers following disruptions in global supply. Shipments averaged 17.4 billion cubic feet per day, up 23 percent from the same…...
Governor Mikie Sherrill on Sep. 1 signed the Garden State Balcony Solar Act, opening the door for New Jersey residents to install qualifying plug-in solar panels without many of the regulatory hurdles that have limited their use. The legislation allows certified portable solar systems of up to 1,200 watts to connect through a standard 120-volt…...
EnerKnol Brings Regulatory Intelligence to Electricity Transformation Canada 2026 Electricity Transformation Canada is happening October 19 to 21, 2026, at the Enercare Centre in Toronto as Canada’s energy sector responds to rising demand, new technologies and changing regulatory priorities. The event explores clean energy technologies, emerging market trends and the policy developments influencing Canada’s transition…...
Recent actions across U.S. states reflect varied approaches to regulating competitive retail energy markets, with policymakers addressing supplier accountability, consumer impacts, transparency, and…Read the full report…...
Recent actions across U.S. states reflect varied approaches to regulating competitive retail energy markets, with policymakers addressing supplier accountability, consumer impacts, transparency, and the role of local governments.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on Aug. 27 completed the four pillars of the state’s data center strategy, signing legislation to expand transparency over data centers’ energy and water use while rolling out guidance and technical support to help municipalities negotiate stronger community benefits agreements. The actions build on July legislation requiring new data centers…...
The Michigan Public Service Commission on Aug. 27 approved two actions to strengthen safeguards for electricity customers as demand from data centers and other large load users accelerates: updated emergency load-shedding rules for DTE Electric and new large load tariff requirements for Indiana Michigan Power. The decisions are designed to ensure that rapidly growing electricity…...
The California Air Resources Board on Aug. 26 released the results of its latest joint carbon allowance auction with Quebec’s Ministry of the Environment, with all available allowances selling above the reserve price, signaling continued demand from regulated companies across the linked carbon market. The Aug. 19 sale cleared current allowances at $32.48 per metric…...
EnerKnol Announces Official Partnership with Electricity Transformation Canada EnerKnol is proud to be Electricity Transformation Canada’s Industry Partner. Join us this October 19–21 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto for Canada’s premier renewable energy event. ETC 2026 brings together thought leaders and innovators to explore the future of Canada’s power grid, forge strategic US-Canada relations,…...
