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Apr142025
EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Electric Vehicles 2025 04 15 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Electric Vehicle Industry Faces Uncertainty Amid Federal Pullback and State Momentum

April 14, 2025

Policy changes under the Trump administration are affecting the electric vehicle (EV) industry, from halting federal  funding for charging infrastructure to rolling back vehicle emission standards. Meanwhile, several states are advancing initiatives to support the growth of EVs and manage the associated impacts on the electric grid.

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Apr142025
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2025 Charitable Foundation of the Energy Bar Association Annual Gala

April 14, 2025

2025 Charitable Foundation of the Energy Bar Association Annual Gala   The Charitable Foundation of the Energy Bar Association (CFEBA) will host its 2025 Annual Gala on May 1, following the first day of the EBA Annual Meeting and Conference. This elegant event directly supports the foundation’s grant-giving activities. The support of EBA members and…...

Week Ahead: DOE’s National Transmission Corridors, NM Discusses Utilities’ Summer Readiness, CT’s Electric Supplier Licensing Rules

April 11, 2025
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Apr112025
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U.S. Crude Oil Exports Reach Record High During 2024: EIA

April 11, 2025

U.S. crude oil exports exceeded 4.1 million barrels per day (b/d) during 2024, surpassing the previous record set during 2023, according to an April 10 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Despite the increase in crude oil exports, year-on-year growth slowed to one percent during 2024, compared with 14 percent during 2023 and…...

Apr102025
Georgia Lawmakers Seek Cap on Vogtle Nuclear Project to Protect Ratepayers

U.S. Energy Department Makes Conditional Commitment to Provide HALEU to Five U.S. Nuclear Developers

April 10, 2025

The U.S. Energy Department on April 9 announced conditional commitments to provide high assay low enriched uranium, or HALEU, to five U.S. nuclear developers to fulfill their short-term fuel requirements. The five companies are: TerraPower, Kairos Power, TRISO-X, Radiant Industries, and Westinghouse Electric Company. This first round of HALEU allocations is a positive step in…...

Apr92025
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U.S. Energy Department Announces Measures to Revive U.S. Coal Industry

April 9, 2025

The U.S. Energy Department on April 9 announced a number of actions to unleash American coal production. The announcement follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order, “Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry.” The actions are aimed to strengthen U.S. energy and industrial security, develop domestic critical mineral production, help modernize and enhance coal technologies, and…...

Apr92025
crude oil production

U.S. Coal Production in 2023 Falls to Less Than Half of 2008 Peak: EIA

April 9, 2025

U.S. coal production was recorded at 578 million short tons (MMst) during 2023, less than half of the volume produced during 2008, when U.S. coal production was at its peak, according to an April 8 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The decline in U.S. coal production can be attributed to increasingly stringent…...

Apr92025
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January Cold Snap Drives U.S. Propane Consumption to Highest Level Since 2007: EIA

April 9, 2025

U.S. propane consumption hit a record high of 1.48 million barrels per day (b/d) during January 2025, according to an April 7 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Propane consumption during January 2025 was the highest monthly amount since February 2007 and the highest January consumption on record. The increase in propane consumption…...

NASEO-NARUC Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Working Group Webinar 2025

April 8, 2025

NASEO-NARUC Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Working Group Webinar 2025   Join the NASEO-NARUC Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Working Group Webinar on January 30, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM ET. This event will feature Octopus Energy and Kraken Technologies, two leaders in distributed energy resource (DER) management. For more information, visit the NARUC website  About the National…...

EnerKnol Mentioned by Clifford Chance’s Marcia Hook in Global Finance Magazine

April 8, 2025

EnerKnol Mentioned by Clifford Chance’s Marcia Hook in Global Finance Magazine   In the latest edition of Global Finance Magazine, Clifford Chance LLP Energy Regulatory & Markets Partner Marcia Hook & Environmental Partner Ty’Meka M. Reeves-Sobers praised EnerKnol’s proprietary Platform for consolidating the complex regulatory universe and facilitating their workflow: “We use [EnerKnol] regularly to aggregate the…...

Apr72025
U.S. Energy Department to Invest $120 Million in Research Center to Advance Next Generation Battery Technology

U.S. Energy Department Identifies 16 Sites for AI Infrastructure and Data Center Development

April 7, 2025

The U.S. Energy Department on April 3 announced plans to position the U.S. as a global leader in (AI) and reduce energy expenditures by co-locating new energy infrastructure and data centers on its lands. The department issued a request for information to explore the potential utilization of federal lands for AI infrastructure expansion to support…...

Apr72025
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PJM’s Price Cap and Floor Proposal for Capacity Auctions Raises Concerns Over Market Distortion

April 7, 2025

PJM Interconnection LLC, which operates the grid across 13 states and the District of Columbia, has proposed a price cap and floor for its upcoming capacity market auctions for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 delivery years. Though intended as a temporary measure to restore stability to the…Read the full report…...

Apr72025
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Visual Primer: PJM’s Price Cap and Floor Proposal for Capacity Auctions Raises Concerns Over Market Distortion

April 7, 2025

PJM Interconnection LLC, which operates the grid across 13 states and the District of Columbia, has proposed a price cap and floor for its upcoming capacity market auctions for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 delivery years. Though intended as a temporary measure to restore stability to the capacity market, the move has raised concerns about market distortion by artificially inflating prices and stifling investment signals.

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Apr72025
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2025 NARUC – FRI Advanced Seminar on Utility Pricing and Rate Design

April 7, 2025

2025 NARUC – FRI Advanced Seminar on Utility Pricing and Rate Design   The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and the Financial Research Institute (FRI) will host the 2025 Advanced Seminar on Transformational Utility Pricing and Rate Design on April 7–9, 2025 at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. This event will…...

Week Ahead: MD’s Energy Storage Program, CO Examines Utility Project Impacts, Commonwealth LNG Export Facility

April 4, 2025

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Apr32025
FERC Approves Train 4 Texas Freeport LNG Expansion Despite Contentious Emission Standards

U.S. Energy Department Repeals Biden-Era Policy on LNG Export Commencement Deadlines

April 3, 2025

The U.S. Energy Department on April 1 announced the repeal of a policy statement issued under the Biden administration that required authorized liquefied natural gas exporters to meet specific criteria before the agency would consider extending the commencement date for an approved project. The move aligns with the Trump administration’s efforts to expand U.S. oil…...

Apr32025
uranium production

U.S. Uranium Production Highest in Six Years During 2024: EIA

April 3, 2025

U.S. uranium concentrate production reached a six year high of around 680,000 pounds of U3O8 during 2024, according to an April 3 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Despite increasing production and government policies to incentivize uranium concentrate, the U.S. remains a net importer. Uranium is widely used by nuclear power plants for…...

Apr32025
New York Advances $485 Million Transmission Project to Enhance Grid Reliability, Support Renewables

New England Grid Operator Issues Request for Proposals to Address Long Term Transmission Needs

April 3, 2025

The New England grid operator, at the bequest of New England States Committee on Electricity (NESCOE), has issued a request for proposal to address long term transmission solutions, according to an April 1 press release. The proposals are expected to be submitted in September 2025. Following assessment by the operator, a preferred solution may be…...

Apr12025
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U.S. Natural Gas Consumption Hits Record Highs in Winter and Summer 2024: EIA

April 1, 2025

U.S. natural gas usage averaged a record 90.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) during 2024, up one percent or 0.9 Bcf/d compared to 2023, according to a March 31 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. U.S. natural gas consumption achieved new winter and summer monthly highs in January and July 2024. During…...

Mar312025
Court Reinstates Obama’s Arctic Drilling Ban, Draws Criticism from Alaska Governor

U.S. Interior Distributes $354 Million from Gulf of America Leases

March 31, 2025

The U.S. Interior Department on March 27 announced the distribution of around $353.6 million in energy revenues to the four Gulf of America gas and oil producing states. The funds, distributed yearly, are generated from offshore gas and oil production and are allocated to support coastal protection, infrastructure projects and restoration. The Gulf of Mexico…...

Mar312025
EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Energy Storage 2025 04 01 Blog preview

U.S. States Strengthen Oversight of Battery Storage Facilities Amid Rapid Growth

March 31, 2025

As battery storage plays a growing role in grid reliability and renewable integration, state lawmakers and regulators are advancing measures to enhance safety and oversight. U.S. battery storage capacity growth could reach a new high in…Read the full report  …...

Mar312025
EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Energy Storage 2025 04 01 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. States Strengthen Oversight of Battery Storage Facilities Amid Rapid Growth

March 31, 2025

As battery storage plays a growing role in grid reliability and renewable integration, state lawmakers and regulators are advancing measures to enhance safety and oversight. U.S. battery storage capacity growth could reach a new high in 2025, with operators planning to add 19.6 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale storage to the grid, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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Mar312025
lng exports from select countries

U.S. Dominated Global LNG Exports During 2024: EIA

March 31, 2025

The U.S. exported 11.9 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) during 2024, according to a March 27 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. remains the world’s top LNG exporter, with export volumes in 2023 at a similar level. LNG exports from other major exporting countries –…...

Mar312025
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2025 NARUC Staff Subcommittee on Accounting and Finance Spring Conference

March 31, 2025

2025 NARUC Staff Subcommittee on Accounting and Finance Spring Conference   The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Staff Subcommittee on Accounting and Finance aims to provide accounting, finance, and utility regulatory information to personnel with all levels of experience who work in the ever-changing utility regulatory environment. The conference will be held at…...

Week Ahead: CT Examines Transmission Issues, WA Explores Carbon Market Linkage, Hawaii’s EV Strategic Roadmap

March 28, 2025

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Mar272025
FERC’s Five-Year Plan Emphasizes Measures to Improve Electricity Market Design, Infrastructure Siting Reviews

U.S. Manufacturing Energy Usage Continues to Increase: EIA

March 27, 2025

U.S. manufacturing energy usage continued to increase as indicated by the Manufacturing Energy Consumption Survey for 2022, according to a March 25 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Preliminary results from the survey show that total U.S. manufacturing energy usage rose by six percent between 2018 and 2022. The survey is conducted every…...

Mar272025
California’s Efforts to Cut Transportation Emissions Are Inadequate

U.S. Biodiesel Usage Rises in the Residential, Commercial and Electric Power Sectors: EIA

March 27, 2025

The U.S. is utilizing higher amounts of biodiesel in the residential, electric power and commercial sectors, according to a March 26 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The agency projects that the residential, electric power and commercial sectors together accounted for nearly five percent of U.S. total biodiesel consumption during 2023, up from…...

Mar272025
Georgia Lawmakers Seek Cap on Vogtle Nuclear Project to Protect Ratepayers

U.S. Energy Department Announces $900 Million for Commercial Deployment of Small Modular Reactors

March 27, 2025

The U.S. Energy Department on March 24 reissued a $900 million funding opportunity to advance the commercial deployment of domestically manufactured Generation III+ Small Modular Reactors, or SMRs. Accelerating the development and commercialization of the reactors will provide reliable electricity, particularly for energy-intensive sources such as AI data centers. The department’s initiative supports President Trump’s…...

Mar272025
jet fuel eia

Jet Fuel Production Hits All-Time High in U.S. Refineries in 2024: EIA

March 27, 2025

Jet fuel accounted for a record high share of U.S. refinery output during 2024 due to higher demand for jet fuel compared to other transportation fuels, according to a March 24 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Jet fuel, motor gasoline and distillate fuel oil account for over 85 percent of U.S. refinery…...

Mar252025
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U.S. Interior Takes Actions to Expand Oil and Gas Development in Alaska

March 25, 2025

The U.S. Interior Department is taking actions to expand energy development opportunities in Alaska’s federal lands including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. President Trump signed an executive order in January, titled Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential, to maximize the development and production of natural resources located on both federal and…...

Mar242025
Transmission requirements

Southwest Power Pool to Expand Into Western Interconnection Region

March 24, 2025

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on March 20 approved Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) amended tariff which allows Western members to join the organization, making it the first regional transmission organization in the country to be operational in both the Eastern and Western interconnections. From April 2026, seven Western entities currently participating in SPP’s Western Energy…...

Mar242025
EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Trump Deregulatory Agenda 2025 03 25 Blog preview

President Trump’s Executive Orders Reshape U.S. Energy and Environmental Policies

March 24, 2025

The Trump administration is advancing a sweeping agenda to overhaul U.S. energy and environmental policy, prioritizing…Read the full report  …...

Mar242025
EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Trump Deregulatory Agenda 2025 03 25 Blog preview

Visual Primer: President Trump’s Executive Orders Reshape U.S. Energy and Environmental Policies

March 24, 2025

The Trump administration is advancing a sweeping agenda to overhaul U.S. energy and environmental policy, prioritizing deregulation and energy independence.

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Mar242025
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NARUC Presents: Innovation Webinar: Hit Me With Your Best Bot: AI for Regulators

March 24, 2025

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…...

Week Ahead: FERC Examines Supply Chain Risk Management, CT’s Performance-Based Regulation, NY’s Thermal Energy Network Systems

March 21, 2025

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Mar212025
Maryland Regulator Establishes Pilot Program to Implement Multi-Year Utility Rate Plans

New York Commission Approves Three-Year Rate Plan for Orange and Rockland Utilities

March 21, 2025

The New York State Public Service Commission on March 20 approved a three-year rate plan for Orange and Rockland Utilities, substantially reducing the company’s rate increase request for both electric and natural gas. The revision, which will take effect on April 1, 2025, marks the first commission-approved rate change for the utility in three years…....

Mar212025
Iowa Regulator Proposes Rules for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

California’s EV Chargers Doubled Since 2022, Surpassing 178,000

March 21, 2025

The California Energy Commission on March 20 announced that the number of electric vehicle chargers in the state has increased to 178,549, compared to only 120,000 gas nozzles, showing the commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector. Out of the total number of chargers, 16,971 are fast chargers with the remaining 162,178 being…...

Mar212025
Texas Freeport LNG’s Fourth Liquefaction Plant

U.S. Energy Department Approves Venture Global CP2 LNG Export Project

March 21, 2025

The U.S. Energy Department on March 19 authorized Venture Global’s proposals to export liquefied natural gas from its CP2 LNG project in Louisiana that had previously faced significant delays under the Biden Administration. The approval follows President Donald Trump’s energy dominance agenda, which seeks to significantly expand U.S. oil and gas production and exports. The…...

Mar212025
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Alaskan Crude Oil Production Forecast to Increase During 2026: EIA

March 21, 2025

Alaskan crude oil production is forecast to rise by 16,000 barrels per day (b/d) year-on-year during 2026 to 438,000 b/d, according to a March 19 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The increase in crude oil production in the state can be attributed to two new oil developments: the Nuna and Pikka projects…....

Mar212025
Maryland Enacts Law Allowing Participation in Regional Program to Cut Transportation Emissions

Court Charges Toyota’s Hino Motors With Emissions Fraud, Imposes $1.6 Billion in Penalties

March 21, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Justice on March 19 announced that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan accepted Hino Motors Ltd.’s guilty plea to a criminal conspiracy charge for defrauding the U.S. government and consumers, as well as illegally smuggling goods. The court ordered Hino Motors to pay…...

Mar212025
FERC Approves Train 4 Texas Freeport LNG Expansion Despite Contentious Emission Standards

Court Orders FERC to Review Approval for NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG Project

March 21, 2025

NextDecade Corporation announced on March 18 that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit revised its August 2024 ruling, which vacated the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval of the Rio Grande LNG project in Texas. The ruling remands the order for commission review without vacatur. The company now expects to continue…...

Mar192025
natural gas projects

Natural Gas Pipeline Projects Concluded During 2024 Increase Takeaway Capacity: EIA

March 19, 2025

Natural gas pipelines completed during 2024 increased U.S. takeaway capacity by around 6.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), according to a March 17 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Takeaway capacity refers to the maximum amount of gas a pipeline can transport away from a production area or storage facility on a…...

Mar192025
Appalachian Power Requests $65 Million Rate Hike for Electric Service in Virginia

Washington Regulators Reject Reconsideration of Puget Sound Energy’s $215 Million Rate Hike Request

March 19, 2025

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission on March 18 denied a request from Puget Sound Energy to reconsider increasing utility rates by $215 million over two years. The company asserted that the rate increase was required to maintain good cash flow and credit ratings. The commission reconsidered and approved the utility’s voluntary electrification pilot project,…...

Mar192025
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Natural Gas Fired Electricity Production in Texas Approached Record Highs During Cold Snap: EIA

March 19, 2025

Natural gas fired electricity production came close to record highs for both hourly and daily production during the February 19-22 cold snap, according to a March 18 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Power demand in Texas historically follows a seasonal trend, peaking in the summer amid heat waves and in the winter…...

Mar182025
New York Commission Approves Transfer of Entergy’s Nuclear Plants

U.S. Energy Department Releases Second Loan Disbursement for 800-Megawatt Palisades Nuclear Plant

March 18, 2025

The U.S. Energy Department on March 18 announced the second loan disbursement, which released over $56.7 million of the $1.52 billion loan guarantee for the 800-megawatt Holtec Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan. The nuclear site will be the first recommissioning of a commercial nuclear reactor that had previously stopped operations. Holtec will use the funding,…

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Mar172025
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U.S. Interior Commends Congressional Action to Boost Offshore Energy Development

March 17, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump on March 15 signed a joint resolution disapproving the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) rule named “Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources.”, in order to boost offshore energy development initiatives.  This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the BOEM and published under the previous administration in September 2024. The…...

Mar172025
solar panels with cityscape singapore

BLM Approves Transmission Line for 117-Megawatt Sapphire Solar Farm

March 17, 2025

The Bureau of Land Management on March 14 approved gen-tie transmission line and facilities for EDF Renewables’ Sapphire Solar project covering approximately 40 acres of land in Riverside County. The authorization allows EDF to develop the transmission line and infrastructure to connect the solar farm to the electric grid. Once operational, the solar power and…...

Mar172025
Trump Administration’s Court-Ordered Analysis of Wyoming Coal Leases Finds No Climate Impacts

U.S. Interior Department Approves Spring Creek Coal Mine Expansion

March 17, 2025

The U.S. Interior Department on March 13 announced the approval of a federal mining plan modification by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) for the Spring Creek Mine in Big Horn County, Montana. The approval extends the mine’s operational capability by 16 years and allows the production of around 39.9 million tons…...

Mar172025
propane exports

U.S. Propane Exports Increase for Each of The Last 17 Years: EIA

March 17, 2025

U.S. propane exports averaged 1.8 million barrels per day (b/d), a record high during 2024, according to an March 13 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. is a net exporter of propane and as a result, exports can impact wholesale propane prices, since higher exports reduce domestic supply and generally lead…...

Mar172025
EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Markets 2025 03 18 Blog preview

U.S. Carbon Markets Navigate Policy Shifts and Uncertainty

March 17, 2025

Carbon markets across the U.S. are experiencing shifts, with Washington’s auction prices climbing for the second consecutive time and potential market linkages taking shape, while…Read the full report  …...

Mar172025
EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Markets 2025 03 18 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Carbon Markets Navigate Policy Shifts and Uncertainty

March 17, 2025

Carbon markets across the U.S. are experiencing shifts, with Washington’s auction prices climbing for the second consecutive time and potential market linkages taking shape, while Virginia’s legal battle over rejoining the regional carbon market continues.

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Mar172025
NARUC Webinar Elevating Public Utility Commissions Impact Through Storytelling and Strategic Communications

NARUC Webinar: Elevating Public Utility Commissions’ Impact Through Storytelling and Strategic Communications

March 17, 2025

NARUC Webinar: Elevating Public Utility Commissions’ Impact Through Storytelling and Strategic Communications The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) is hosting a webinar on storytelling and strategic communications for Public Utility Commissions on March 20, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET. This online event is open to the public, and registration is now…...

Mar142025
New York Battery Peaker

California Commission Establishes Safety Standards for Battery Storage Facilities

March 14, 2025

The California Public Utilities Commission on March 13 established new safety standards for the operation and maintenance of battery energy storage facilities. The commission modified General Order 167, which provides the framework to implement maintenance and operation standards for electric generating facilities to include new safety standards for energy storage facilities. The new rules require…...

Week Ahead: LNG Export Study, DC Examines Distribution Planning, ME’s Net Billing Program

March 13, 2025

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Mar132025
EPA Releases Strategic Plan in Conjunction with President's Proposed $11.8 Billion Budget to Address Climate Change, Environmental Justice

U.S. EPA Announces Sweeping Deregulation Measures

March 13, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on March 12 announced 31 actions to reconsider Biden-era environmental regulations and implement President Trump’s agenda. President Trump has issued a series of executive actions including requiring a review of all agency actions that potentially burden the development of domestic energy resources. Regulations that the agency will reconsider include the…...

Mar132025
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U.S. Battery Storage Capacity Rose By 66 Percent During 2024: EIA

March 13, 2025

Cumulative utility-scale battery storage capacity in the U.S. surpassed 26 gigawatts (GW) during 2024, according to a March 12 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Operators increased battery storage capacity by 10.4 GW during 2024, the second largest generation capacity addition, after solar. Despite the significant increase, battery storage accounts for only two…

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Mar122025
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U.S. EPA Scraps Over 400 Grants Totaling $1.7 Billion in Fourth Round of Cancellations

March 12, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on March 10 announced that it has cancelled over 400 grants, worth a combined $1.7 billion in its fourth and largest round of grant cancellations for programs considered unnecessary. In February, the agency stated that it had partnered with the Department of Government Efficiency to review and scrap funding awarded…...

Mar122025
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Corpus Christi Stage 3 Produces First LNG Cargo: EIA

March 12, 2025

Cheniere Energy’s Corpus Christi Stage 3, an extension of the current Corpus Christi liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility, produced its first LNG cargo during February 2025, according to a March 11 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The Corpus Christi Stage 3 expansion facility consists of seven midscale trains, with a combined…...

Mar112025
U.S. Natural Gas Exports Continue to Grow as U.S. Ramps Up LNG Capacity

U.S. Energy Department Approves LNG Export Permit Extension for Delfin LNG

March 11, 2025

The U.S. Energy Department on March 10 approved a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export permit extension for Delfin LNG, allowing additional time to start exports off the coast of Louisiana. The permit extension had been delayed by the former Biden administration. The approval follows an executive order issued by President Donal Trump on Jan. 21,…...

Mar112025
Maine Governor Endorses Avangrid’s $1 Billion Hydropower Transmission Line

Ontario’s 25 Percent Surcharge on Electricity Exports Could Affect 1.5 Million U.S. Consumers

March 11, 2025

The Ontario government on March 10 announced a 25 percent tariff on electricity exports to the U.S. in response to the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canadian goods and services. As Ontario shares 12 transmission connections with New York, Michigan, and Minnesota, the electricity tariffs could impact around 1.5 million homes and incur daily costs of…...

Mar102025
EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Distribution System Planning 2025 03 11 Blog preview

State Utility Regulators Expand Distribution System Planning to Modernize Infrastructure

March 10, 2025

Regulators across multiple states are advancing efforts to improve distribution system planning, aiming to enhance grid reliability, accommodate the changing…Read the full report…...

Mar102025
EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Distribution System Planning 2025 03 11 Blog preview

Visual Primer: State Utility Regulators Expand Distribution System Planning to Modernize Infrastructure

March 10, 2025

Regulators across multiple states are advancing efforts to improve distribution system planning, aiming to enhance grid reliability, accommodate the changing generation mix, and streamline infrastructure projects to better meet customer needs.

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Mar102025
Oregon Governor Orders Sweeping Climate Action Setting Sector-Specific Emissions Caps, Tougher Clean Fuel Targets

Pennsylvania $320 Million Funding for Industrial Decarbonization

March 10, 2025

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection on March 8 announced the availability for up to $320 million in funding for industrial decarbonization projects offered through its Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania, or RISE, program. Selected projects will utilize various innovative technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industrial processes, including electrification, increasing energy efficiency,…...

Mar102025
FERC’s Five-Year Plan Emphasizes Measures to Improve Electricity Market Design, Infrastructure Siting Reviews

Bonneville Power Administration to Join Southwest Power Pool’s Markets+ Program

March 10, 2025

The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), a federal power marketing agency in the Pacific Northwest, has issued its day ahead market draft policy direction determining that it should take part in a day ahead market and pursue participation in the Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) Markets+ program. SPP is the grid operator for 17 states in the…...

Mar102025
“What’s Ahead for Coal and Carbon Capture.”

2025 NARUC WEBINAR: What’s Ahead for Coal and Carbon Capture

March 10, 2025

2025 NARUC WEBINAR: What’s Ahead for Coal and Carbon Capture   The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management are hosting a webinar on coal and carbon capture on March 20, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET. This online event is…...

Mar72025
FERC Proposes Broad Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation Reforms

Midcontinent Grid Operator Reports Over $5 Billion in Benefits in 2024

March 7, 2025

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s market efficiencies, regional coordination, and other grid management strategies generated an estimated $5.1 billion in benefits last year, according to a March 6 press release. This brings the total benefits to over $50 billion since the Value Proposition analysis began in 2007. The grid operator’s Value Proposition analysis identifies and…...

Mar72025
butane exports

U.S. Butane Exports Reach Record High Volumes During 2024: EIA

March 7, 2025

U.S. exports of normal butane averaged nearly 500,000 barrels per day (b/d) during 2024, up 12 percent compared to the previous year, according to a March 6 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. is exporting record volumes of normal butane, in line with increasing global demand for liquefied petroleum gases (LPG)…....

Mar62025
Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station Unit 1

Government of Canada Announces Over $300 Million to Support Domestic Nuclear Energy

March 6, 2025

The Government of Canada on March 5 announced the signing of a preliminary contract with AtkinsRéalis to lend $304 million for four years for the development of a novel, large-scale, natural uranium–fuelled Canadian deuterium uranium, or CANDU, nuclear reactor. The objective is to innovate the nascent nuclear reactor technology further and deploy the design for…...

Mar62025
FERC Approves Train 4 Texas Freeport LNG Expansion Despite Contentious Emission Standards

U.S. Energy Department Approves LNG Export Permit Extension for Golden Pass LNG Terminal

March 6, 2025

The U.S. Energy Department on March 5 approved an liquefied natural gas export permit extension for Golden Pass LNG terminal. The approval will allow extra time to start LNG exports from the terminal, which is currently under construction in Sabine Pass, Texas. The approval follows an executive order issued by President Donal Trump on Jan…....

Week Ahead: CA Reviews Battery System Safety Standards, RGGI’s Carbon Auction, Xcel’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan

March 6, 2025

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Mar52025
U.S. Energy Department Announces $225 Million Program to Encourage Adoption of Efficient Building Codes

U.S. EPA Cancels 21 Grants Amounting to Over $116 Million

March 5, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on March 4 canceled 21 more Biden-era grants worth more than $116 million in its third round of grant cancellations. Last week, the agency in partnership with the Department of Government Efficiency, canceled 20 grants totaling more than $60 million. The latest order brings the total value of the canceled…...

Mar42025
FERC’s Five-Year Plan Emphasizes Measures to Improve Electricity Market Design, Infrastructure Siting Reviews

U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Energy Resources Take Effect

March 4, 2025

The White House on March 3 confirmed that the Trump administration would proceed with the 10 percent tariff on Canadian energy resources effective March 4.  Last month, the  administration announced its intent to impose a 10 percent tariff on Canadian energy resources and 25 percent tariffs on other goods from Canada and Mexico. Several leaders…...

Mar32025
U.S. LNG Exports Rose by 58 Percent in First Half of 2018 as Export Facilities Expand

U.S. Energy Department Lifts Restrictions on Use of LNG as Marine Fuel

March 3, 2025

The U.S. Energy Department on Feb. 28 took action to facilitate the use of liquefied natural gas as marine fuel to power vessels. The department announced an order revising a previous directive given to JAX LNG under the prior administration, which had introduced new regulatory oversight on the use of LNG for fueling marine vessels,…...

Mar32025
Maryland Regulator Establishes Pilot Program to Implement Multi-Year Utility Rate Plans

Massachusetts Cuts Energy Efficiency Program Budget by $500 Million to Lower Costs to Customers

March 3, 2025

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities on Feb. 28 ordered a $500 million reduction in budget for the 2025-2027 energy efficiency plan to limit costs to ratepayers. The three-year plan was proposed by the state’s electric and gas utilities and the Cape Light Compact, which administer the Mass Save energy efficiency program. Mass Save’s budget…...

Mar32025
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More States Revisit Net Metering Policies as Solar Expansion Continues

March 3, 2025

As solar adoption accelerates, states across the U.S. are reassessing net energy metering (NEM) policies to ensure…Read the full report  …...

Mar32025
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Visual Primer: More States Revisit Net Metering Policies as Solar Expansion Continues

March 3, 2025

As solar adoption accelerates, states across the U.S. are reassessing net energy metering (NEM) policies to ensure fair compensation for solar customers, prevent cost shifts to non-solar ratepayers, and maintain grid reliability.

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2025 Energy Bar Association Northeast Chapter Winter Summit

March 3, 2025

2025 Energy Bar Association Northeast Chapter Winter Summit   The Energy Bar Association (EBA) is hosting the 2025 Northeast Chapter Winter Summit on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM (ET). This program includes two Keynote speakers and two informative panels. These groups of experts will explore the concept of generation resource…...

Week Ahead: Palisades Nuclear Plant Restart, WA’s Carbon Auction, MA Reviews Retail Electric Market Rules

February 28, 2025

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Feb282025
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Michigan Commission Adopts Framework for Utility Performance Metrics

February 28, 2025

The Michigan Public Service Commission on Feb. 27 approved a staff proposal establishing financial incentives and penalties for electric utilities to improve their performance and enhance grid reliability. The proposal includes metrics to measure utility performance about reliability, safety, and other factors that will encourage utilities to expedite distribution system upgrades and improve grid reliability…....

Feb282025
Appalachian Power Requests $65 Million Rate Hike for Electric Service in Virginia

UK Energy Price Cap to Increase by Over Six Percent From April

February 28, 2025

The UK’s Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) announced on Feb. 25 a 6.4 percent increase in the energy price cap for the period April to June 2025. The price cap will increase by £111 for an average household annually. For an average homeowner for dual fuel this amounts to £1,849 per year, up…...

Feb272025
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California-Quebec Carbon Auction Prices Decline

February 27, 2025

The 42nd quarterly carbon auction held by California and Quebec sold all of the nearly 51.5 million carbon permits offered under the current auction at a price of $29.27 per allowance, above the floor price of $25.87, according to the results released on Feb. 26 by the California Air Resources Board. The current auction clearing…...

Feb262025
NY Green Bank Commitments Exceed $900 Million, Driving $2.4 Billion in Clean Energy Investments

U.S. EPA Cancels Over $60 Million in Biden-Era Environmental Funding

February 26, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the cancellation of 20 grants totaling nearly $61 million as part of a broader initiative to eliminate funding for programs associated with diversity, equity, inclusion, or DEI, and environmental justice, which the current administration deems as wasteful. This marks the second round of cancellations, in collaboration with the Department…...

Feb262025
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Over 12 GW of U.S. Electricity Generating Capacity Expected to Retire During 2025: EIA

February 26, 2025

U.S. electricity producers plan to retire 12.3 gigawatts (GW) of generation capacity during 2025, up 65 percent compared to retirements during 2024, according to an Feb. 25 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. During 2024, 7.5 GW of generation capacity was phased out from the U.S. electricity grid, the lowest capacity of retirements…...

Feb252025
U.S. States Expand Opportunities for Energy Storage in Pursuit of Ambitious Goals

Washington Commission Approves Two-Year Rate Plan for Cascade Natural Gas

February 25, 2025

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission on Feb. 24 approved a settlement establishing new rates for Cascade Natural Gas consumers for the next two years.The new rates will come into effect on March 1, 2025 and incorporate decarbonization and affordability measures for consumers. The settlement raises customer bills, but much less than the company’s original…...

Feb252025
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U.S. Expected to Add 63 Gigawatts of Generating Capacity in 2025: EIA

February 25, 2025

The U.S. power grid is expected to add 63 gigawatts (GW) of new utility scale electric generating capacity during 2025, about 30 percent higher compared to the 48.6 GW of capacity installed during 2024, according to an Feb. 24 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The increase in new utility scale electric generating…...

Feb242025
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BLM New Mexico Leases Seven Parcels for Over $20 Million in Quarterly Oil and Gas Auction

February 24, 2025

The Bureau of Land Management’s New Mexico State Office leased seven parcels totaling 1,317 acres for $20.67 million in its quarterly oil and gas sale, according to a Feb. 21 press release. The auction proceeds will be shared between the federal government and New Mexico. BLM New Mexico conducts oil and gas lease sales quarterly…...

Feb242025
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Xcel Energy’s Upper Midwest Plan Seeks to Add 4.3 Gigawatts of Renewables, Phase Out Coal by 2030

February 24, 2025

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Feb. 21 approved Xcel Energy’s Upper Midwest Integrated Resource Plan, which outlines the utility’s energy resource portfolio for 2024-2040 to improve reliability, energy efficiency, and affordability. The plan includes measures to protect consumers against excessive prices, protect grid systems against extreme weather, integrate more renewable energy resources, and reduce…...

Feb242025
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State Tax Rates for Retail Gasoline and Diesel Largely Unchanged Since July 2024: EIA

February 24, 2025

State taxes and fees on gasoline and diesel fuel as of the start of 2025 have averaged $0.33 per gallon (gal) of gasoline and $0.35/gal of diesel fuel, according to a Feb. 21 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Average taxes on diesel and gasoline have remained largely flat, rising by less than…...

Feb242025
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California Commission Approves Electric Resource Portfolios to Improve Reliability, Integrate More Renewable Energy

February 24, 2025

The California Public Utilities Commission on Feb. 20 approved electric resource portfolios to support transmission grid planning and help the state achieve its clean energy targets. The portfolios provide key information for the California Independent System Operator to optimize its 2025-2026 transmission planning to work toward climate goals while ensuring the reliability and affordability of…...

Feb242025
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State Regulators Advance Key Reforms in Retail Electric Markets

February 24, 2025

State utility regulators are ramping up oversight of retail electric markets, with recent actions ranging from Massachusetts resuming its review of customer protections to…Read the full report…...

Feb242025
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Visual Primer: State Regulators Advance Key Reforms in Retail Electric Markets

February 24, 2025

State utility regulators are ramping up oversight of retail electric markets, with recent actions ranging from Massachusetts resuming its review of customer protections to Maryland implementing reforms to market rules.

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Meet EnerKnol at NARUC’s 2025 Winter Policy Summit – Day 2!

February 24, 2025

Meet EnerKnol at NARUC’s 2025 Winter Policy Summit – Day 2!   It’s NARUC 2025 Winter Policy Summit 2nd day. Come visit our booth if you haven’t yet. Meet the amazing Enerknol team and see live demos of the EnerKnol Platform. Discover its power to help business leaders across the energy spectrum access and track…...

Feb212025
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Residential Heating Costs Expected to Be 10 Percent Higher This Winter: EIA

February 21, 2025

Residential energy costs for household heating with propane and natural gas for the current winter have increased compared to the previous winter, according to an Feb. 20 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The agency projects retail energy costs to be 10 percent higher than last winter. The agency in their Winter Fuels…...

Feb212025
California Regulator Clears 175 Megawatts of Energy Storage Contracts for Resource Adequacy, Distribution Deferral

FERC Launches Review of Data Center Co-Location Issues in PJM

February 21, 2025

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Feb. 20 issued an order initiating a review of challenges related to co-locating large loads, such as energy-intensive data centers, at generating facilities in the PJM region. Due to the high volume of proceedings regarding co-location in the region, the review will initially focus on PJM, the nation’s largest…...

Week Ahead: TVA’s Advanced Nuclear Project, California-Quebec Carbon Auction, IN Discusses Storm Response

February 20, 2025

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Feb202025
FERC’s Five-Year Plan Emphasizes Measures to Improve Electricity Market Design, Infrastructure Siting Reviews

President Trump Signs Order to Implement ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Deregulatory Initiative

February 20, 2025

President Donald Trump on Feb. 19 signed an executive order implementing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) deregulatory initiative aimed to curb federal overreach and restore the constitutional separation of powers. The order directs federal agencies to review all regulations under their jurisdiction for consistency with law and Trump administration policy, prioritizing rules that impose…...

Feb192025
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Renewable Diesel Consumption Continues to Increase on The U.S. West Coast: EIA

February 19, 2025

Renewable diesel is gradually compensating petroleum diesel on the U.S. West Coast, according to an Feb. 18 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. State level policies are incentivizing new production capacity and shipments to the region. Renewable diesel continues to be mainly utilized in California but also accounts for a significant share of…...

Feb182025
PJM Board Approves $234 Million for Transmission System Expansion

Texas Commission Establishes Grant Program for Utilities, Generators Outside ERCOT Region

February 18, 2025

The Texas Public Utility Commission Feb. 13 approved a new rule establishing a new program titled “Texas Energy Fund (TEF) Outside of Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Grant Program,” to provide grants to utilities and generators outside of the ERCOT region. Grants made available through this program will support modernization, reliability, resiliency, weatherization, and…...

Feb182025
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Visit EnerKnol at NARUC’s 2025 Winter Policy Summit

February 18, 2025

Visit EnerKnol at NARUC’s 2025 Winter Policy Summit   EnerKnol is proud to sponsor NARUC’s 2025 Winter Policy Summit which will be held in Washington, D.C. on February 23-26, 2025. EnerKnol is also an exhibitor during the event. Visit our booth, see live demos of the EnerKnol Platform, and discover its power to help business…...

Feb182025
FERC’s Five-Year Plan Emphasizes Measures to Improve Electricity Market Design, Infrastructure Siting Reviews

Southwest Power Pool Secures Western Market Commitments for Second Phase of Markets+ Program

February 18, 2025

Southwest Power Pool on Feb. 14 announced it has received commitments adequate to support the funding essential for the second phase of its Markets+ development, following the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval of the Markets + tariff on Jan. 16, 2025. SPP is the grid operator for 17 states in the central and western U.S…....

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