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California Commission Updates Electric Transmission Permitting Process to Improve Grid Reliability

February 3, 2025Electric Transmission, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTSBy EnerKnol Research

The California Public Utilities Commission on Jan. 30 updated its electric transmission siting rules to streamline planning and permitting processes and expedite transmission infrastructure projects. The changes to the process are part of proceedings initiated in May 2023 and modifications to General Order 131-D to accelerate new transmission upgrade projects as California’s electric demand increases…....

Feb32025

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U.S. Revives Nuclear Energy by Restarting Old Plants and Advancing Small Modular Reactors

February 3, 2025Climate 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

As electricity demand soars, nuclear power is emerging as a key solution to ensure grid stability and achieve net-zero emissions goals. More recently, increasing…Read the full report…...

Feb32025

Visual Primer: U.S. Revives Nuclear Energy by Restarting Old Plants and Advancing Small Modular Reactors

February 3, 2025Climate 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

As electricity demand soars, nuclear power is emerging as a key solution to ensure grid stability and achieve net-zero emissions goals. More recently, increasing demand, particularly from data centers, is fueling the push to restart previously shut-down nuclear plants.

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Feb32025

Natural Gas Spot Prices Declined Across Major Trading Hubs Last Year: EIA

February 3, 2025EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, LNG, Natural Gas, PRODUCTSBy EnerKnol Research

The average natural gas spot price at the majority of the main trading hubs in the Lower 48 states declined during 2024 compared to the previous year in real terms, according to an Feb. 3 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The price decline can be attributed to mild winter temperatures, robust U.S…....

Feb32025

Energy Bar Association Gas, Oils, and Liquids Half-Day Event 2025

February 3, 2025Company NewsBy EnerKnol

Energy Bar Association Gas, Oils, and Liquids Half-Day Event 2025 The Energy Bar Association (EBA) will host the 2025 Gas, Oils, and Liquids Half-Day Event on January 28, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET. This event will feature discussions on key regulatory and market developments in the gas, oil, and liquids sectors,…...

Jan312025

New York Power Authority Board Approves Plan to Add Over 3 Gigawatts of Renewables

January 31, 2025Climate Change and Emissions, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, PRODUCTS, Solar, WindBy EnerKnol Research

The New York Power Authority’s Board of Trustees on Jan. 28 approved a strategic plan to increase the state’s renewable energy capacity and support the goal of reaching 70 percent electricity generation from renewable sources by 2030. The plan identifies 37 renewable energy projects with a combined power generation capacity of over 3 gigawatts, which…...

Jan312025

U.S. Nuclear Generators Heavily Reliant on Imports of Uranium Concentrate: EIA

January 31, 2025Climate Change and Emissions, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Nuclear, PRODUCTSBy EnerKnol Research

U.S. nuclear generators utilized 32 million pounds of imported uranium concentrate and 0.05 million pounds of domestically uranium concentrate during 2023, according to an Jan. 30 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Imports of uranium concentrate accounted for 99 percent of the nuclear generator’s requirements. Foreign producers mainly supply the U.S. front end…...

Jan302025

States, Environmental Groups Challenge FERC Order on PJM Capacity Market Rules

Pennsylvania Governor and PJM Agree on Capacity Auction Price Cap Potentially Saving $21 Billion for Consumers

January 30, 2025Carbon Market, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, PRODUCTSBy EnerKnol Research

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced on Jan. 28 that PJM Interconnection has agreed to a resolution plan to address issues with PJM’s capacity auction to prevent unnecessary energy price hikes for consumers. The agreement resolves a complaint filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission concerning flaws in the grid operator’s capacity auction design that could…...

Jan302025

Gas-Fired Generation in Pennsylvania Has Doubled Since 2013: EIA

January 30, 2025EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Natural Gas, PRODUCTSBy EnerKnol Research

Natural gas fired electricity generation has risen in Pennsylvania since 2013, according to a Jan. 29 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. During October 2024, natural gas fired generation accounted for 57 percent of the power produced in the state, over double the share compared to October 2013. Over the last decade, natural…...

Week Ahead: Xcel’s Natural Gas Innovation Plan, DC Examines Interconnection Standards, DOE Advances Wave Energy

January 30, 2025Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Transmission, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Week Ahead, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTS, SolarBy EnerKnol Research

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Jan292025

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California Commission Proposes New Safety Standards for Battery Energy Storage Facilities

January 29, 2025Climate Change and Emissions, Energy Storage, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, PRODUCTS, Request for ProposalBy EnerKnol Research

The California Public Utilities Commission on Jan. 27, issued a proposal to improve safety and emergency response of battery energy storage facilities in California. The proposal aims to implement Senate Bill No. 1383 to create new standards for the maintenance and operation of battery energy storage facilities and also improve emergency response action plans for…...

Jan282025

U.S. Propane Prices Higher So Far This Winter Heating Season Compared to Last Winter: EIA

January 28, 2025EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Natural Gas, PRODUCTSBy EnerKnol Research

U.S. wholesale and retail propane prices have traded higher so far this winter heating season compared to the previous year, according to an Jan. 28 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The higher prices witnessed so far this winter can be attributed to colder weather during January and higher exports. The price increase…...

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