President Donald Trump on Feb. 14 signed an executive order establishing a council to guide the U.S. towards energy dominance. The National Energy Dominance Council is tasked with providing advice on how best to exercise the President’s authority to increase domestic energy production, including recommending a strategy with long-range goals for achieving energy dominance by…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Feb.14 announced a new export authorization for the Commonwealth LNG project. Following the approval, Commonwealth LNG is now able to export LNG to non-free trade agreement (FTA)countries from the proposed Commonwealth LNG project. The authorization is the first major U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) project to receive an export authorization…...
The U.S. offshore wind industry is grappling with a changing landscape amid policy changes and economic challenges. President Donald Trump’s recent executive action halting offshore wind leasing and permitting has come as a major setback for the industry. While projects that have already secured…Read the full report…...
The U.S. offshore wind industry is grappling with a changing landscape amid policy changes and economic challenges. President Donald Trump's recent executive action halting offshore wind leasing and permitting has come as a major setback for the industry. While projects that have already secured federal approvals and financing are expected to move forward, prolonged permitting delays could stall momentum and deter future investment.
The New York Public Service Commission on Feb. 13 approved the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s energy storage implementation plan for the retail and residential sectors. The commission directed the authority to amend the plan to incorporate more energy resources that are a part of the New York Independent System Operator’s distributed…...
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Feb. 12 announced the results of the annual electricity auction for Basic Generation Service, indicating higher costs for electricity supplied to most residents and small and/or medium-sized businesses by the state’s four regulated electric distribution companies. The auction results show that the average electric ratepayer could see…...
The benchmark Henry Hub spot price is expected to average $3.80 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) during 2025, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s February Short Term Energy Outlook. This is about 20 percent higher than the previous forecast. The increase in the natural gas price forecast can be attributed to a cold…...
The average transportation cost for U.S. coal declined from $19.29/ton during 2022 to $18.77/ton in 2023, according to a Feb. 12 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The decrease in transportation costs aligns with the decline in the volume of U.S. coal transported in 2023. U.S. coal deliveries have declined over the last…...
The Michigan Public Service Commission on Feb. 11 initiated its annual review of the funding factor for the state’s low-income energy assistance program. This marks the first assessment since the program’s significant expansion, which increased the number of households that qualify for energy assistance and self-sufficiency services. The commission proposed increasing the funding factor for…...
New York Governor Kathy Hochu on Feb. 10 announced the availability of a $60 million loan from the NY Green Bank for the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in New York City. EV fast-charging provider Revel, will use the funding to expand the city’s fast-charging network by more than three times the current capacity…...
Mid-January’s colder-than-normal temperatures across much of the U.S. drove higher natural gas consumption, leading to the fourth-largest weekly withdrawal from storage in the Lower 48 states, according to an Feb. 10 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. During the week ending Jan.24, stocks declined by 321 billion cubic feet (Bcf), which was around…...
State lawmakers and utility commissions across the U.S. are moving swiftly to address surging energy demand from data centers, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence applications. As these facilities proliferate…Read the full report…...
State lawmakers and utility commissions across the U.S. are moving swiftly to address surging energy demand from data centers, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence applications. As these facilities proliferate, regulators are taking proactive steps to ensure utilities can accommodate massive new loads without straining the grid or increasing costs for existing customers.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Feb. 7 issued its final environmental review for Units 1, 2, and 3 of the Oconee Nuclear Power Station in South Carolina. The environmental assessment will enable Duke Energy to obtain a second license renewal for the power plant, extending the station’s operations for another 20 years. The commission found…...
EnerKnol Participates in the NARUC 2025 Winter Policy Summit The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) will host its Winter Policy Summit 2025 on February 23-26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., where state regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders will convene to address critical energy, telecommunications, and water issues shaping the future of utility regulation…....
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright signed an order, directing the U.S. Department of Energy to take actions to advance President Trump’s energy agenda. The department outlined a number of actions to implement President Trump’s executive orders including expanding energy production, advancing energy innovation, enabling next generation nuclear power technology, and strengthening grid reliability. As part…...
Oil and coal were utilized in the electricity generation mix in New England, due to curtailed generation from natural gas fired power plants from January 18 to January 22, 2025 according to a Feb. 5 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Below seasonal normal temperatures in the eastern U.S. during the week of…...
The U.K. government on Feb. 6 announced plans to revise existing nuclear planning regulations to reduce red tape and accelerate the approval and construction of nuclear reactors. The changes will support the development of smaller nuclear reactors and allow more flexible siting for projects. A more efficient, timely approval process will allow nuclear developers in…...
The Florida Public Service Commission on Feb. 4 approved the demand-side management plan of Peoples Gas System to incentivize residential and commercial customers to reduce gas consumption and utilize energy-efficient technology. The plan is designed to meet the utility’s cumulative savings goal of 8.0 million therms for the 2025-2034 period and is estimated to cost…...
Gross U.S. coal exports during June 2024 totaled 10 million short tons (MMst), the highest monthly value since October 2018, according to a Feb. 4 report published the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Yearly average U.S. coal exports were 9 MMst during 2024 and have increased yearly since 2020, when they averaged 5.8 MMst, amid the…...
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Bergum on Feb. 3 signed orders to implement President Donald Trump’s executive orders including declaring a national energy emergency, revoking offshore oil and gas drilling bans, and advancing a deregulatory agenda to reduce red tape. Order 3417, “Addressing the National Energy Emergency,” directs the department to undertake two actions to address…...
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and NERC’s Regional Entities have initiated a joint performance review of the bulk power system during the cold weather events during January, which included a multi-day polar vortex that impacted majority of the U.S. with colder weather from January 19-24. During the…...
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…....
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…...
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.
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…....
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,…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Jan. 27 announced that it has secured more than $185 million in federal funding from the U.S. Energy Department for three energy efficiency rebate programs funded through the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. These energy efficiency programs will particularly benefit low and moderate-income residents, as they are more…...
The New York State Public Service Commission has directed New York State Electric & Gas Corporation and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation to take additional actions, such as proposing demand response programs and identifying parts of their distribution systems for potential decommissioning, to improve their final long-term gas system plans. These steps, informed by analysis…...
U.S. wholesale power prices are forecast to average marginally higher during 2025 in the majority of the U.S. regions compared to 2024, except in the Northwest and Texas, according to an Jan. 27 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The agency projects wholesale prices to average $40 per megawatthour (MWh) during 2025, up…...
NARUC Winter Policy Summit 2025 The NARUC Winter Policy Summit 2025 will be held on February 11-14, 2025, in Washington, D.C. where state regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders will convene to address critical energy, telecommunications, and water issues shaping the future of utility regulation. The summit will feature discussions on emerging technologies, policy developments, and…...
President Trump has issued a series of executive actions signaling major changes in the U.S. energy landscape, including declaring a national energy emergency, expanding fossil fuel development…Read the full report …...
President Trump has issued a series of executive actions signaling major changes in the U.S. energy landscape, including declaring a national energy emergency, expanding fossil fuel development, suspending offshore wind initiatives, and withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. These actions represent a sharp departure from former President Biden’s renewable energy and climate-focused policies.
The Michigan Public Service Commission on Jan.23 approved a rate increase of approximately $217.4 million for DTE Electric, about 52 percent lower than the utility’s initial request. The commission approved investments in several initiatives including upgrading aging power lines, more frequent tree-trimming to enhance grid reliability, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. With DTE Electric set…...
The Henry Hub natural gas price during 2025 and 2026 is expected to increase, according to an Jan. 23 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The projected price increase can be attributed to natural gas demand outpacing supply, due to higher gas demand from U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities. This in turn,…...
South Carolina’s state-owned utility, Santee Cooper, issued a request for proposals for potential buyers to acquire and complete the development of two partially constructed nuclear reactors at the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station, according to a Jan. 22 press release. The move comes in response to growing interest in new nuclear power to help meet rising…...
U.S. average retail gasoline prices during 2025 are estimated to decline by 11 cents per gallon (gal), or three percent compared to 2024, and a further 18 cents/gal, or six percent during 2025, according to an Jan. 22 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The price decrease over the next two years can…...
The Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) on Jan. 21 released a report highlighting the risks of natural gas dependency for electric reliability in Northeastern regions. The extensive analysis received input from diverse stakeholders including electric and gas system operators and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). NERC commended the initiative to analyze the ability…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Jan. 21 announced that it is ending the pause on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export permits following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management is required to resume consideration of pending applications to export U.S. LNG to countries without a…...
U.S. President Donald Trump took action on Jan. 20 to temporarily withdraw areas of the Outer Continental Shelf from offshore wind energy leasing and review federal wind leasing and permitting practices. The action also stops federal agencies from issuing new or renewed approvals for offshore or onshore wind projects pending completion of a comprehensive assessment…...
Brent crude oil prices are expected to decline from an average of $81 per barrel (b) during 2024 to $74/b in 2025 and $66/b in 2026, according to an Jan. 21 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The agency’s price decline expectations can be attributed to slower demand growth and robust global growth…...
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a series of executive actions on Jan. 20, declaring a national energy emergency, initiating fossil fuel expansion, and withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. These actions represent a sharp departure from former President Biden’s renewable energy and climate-focused policies. The declaration of a national energy emergency seeks to…...
The U.S. Interior Department on Jan. 17 approved the Construction and Operations Plan for Ocean Wind’s proposed SouthCoast Wind Project, which is designed to generate up to 2.4 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power. The project, which marks the 11th commercial-scale offshore wind energy facility in the U.S., has the potential to supply 840,000 residents…...
Brent crude oil prices averaged $81 per barrel (b) during 2024, largely similar to the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecast of $82/b made during January 2024, according to a Jan. 17 report published by the agency. During January 2024, the agency forecasted that market supply and demand fundamentals would be largely balanced during the year,…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Jan. 17 finalized a $584.5 million loan guarantee to subsidiaries of Convergent Energy and Power to fund a solar photovoltaic system with an integrated battery energy storage system and three separate battery storage projects across Puerto Rico. The initiative is part of the Biden administration’s commitment to modernize and rebuild…...
Discussions on utilities’ natural gas planning are progressing, with several U.S. states actively engaging stakeholders to identify solutions and shape future strategies. These efforts focus on…Read the full report …...
Discussions on utilities' natural gas planning are progressing, with several U.S. states actively engaging stakeholders to identify solutions and shape future strategies. These efforts focus on critical issues such as aligning regulatory frameworks with state climate goals, ensuring reliable service, and adapting to evolving market and technology changes.
NASEO-NARUC Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Working Group Webinar 2025 NASEO-NARUC Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Working Group Webinar 2025The NASEO-NARUC Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Working Group will host a public webinar on January 30, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM ET that will focus on “Scaling Demand Flexibility with Software.” Featuring Kraken Technologies, a leader in demand flexibility solutions…....
The U.S. Energy Department on Jan. 16 finalized a $1.66 billion loan guarantee to Plug Power to develop up to six clean hydrogen production sites that will use the company’s electrolyzer technology. Hydrogen fuel produced from these sites is expected to power fuel cell-electric vehicles in material handling, transportation, and industrial sectors, cutting greenhouse gas…...
Average U.S. wholesale electricity prices were lower and less volatile during 2024 compared to 2023 due largely to reduced natural gas prices, increased renewable generation, and expanded battery storage capacity according to a Jan. 16 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. U.S. electricity prices were highest during January, in line with below seasonal…...
Toyota Motor Corporation subsidiary Hino Motors on Jan.15, reached resolutions valued at more than $1.6 billion with U.S. regulators including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for violations related to submitting false and fraudulent engine emission testing and fuel consumption data as well as illicit smuggling of engines into the U.S. Hino secured approvals through unlawful…...
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has extended forecasts for five key energy trends through December 2026 in its latest short-term outlook, according to a report published on Jan. 15. The agency projects that these trends will have a significant impact on the energy markets over the upcoming two years. Electricity consumption is expected to increase…...
The U.S. Interior Department on Jan.16 released final guidance on the procedure for states to apply for up to $40 million each in Regulatory Improvement Grant funding accessible under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, or IIJA, to clean up unsafe and polluting orphaned wells and create jobs across the nation. Through the IIJA,…...
U.S. President Joe Biden on Jan. 14 issued an executive order to strengthen U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence, or AI, and accelerate the development of large-scale data centers and clean energy infrastructure needed to support AI operations efficiently and at scale. The executive order directs certain agencies to make federal sites accessible for AI data…...
The U.S. Energy Department has announced $101 million in funding for five projects to develop test centers for carbon sequestration technologies. Managed by the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, the projects will advance research and innovation for industrial carbon capture, removal, and conversion technologies. The five selections include the University of Illinois, Holcim,…...
The U.S. Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Interior, Defense and Agriculture on Jan. 15 released a study showing that there is substantial potential for further enhancing renewable energy production on federal lands. The report, named Land of Opportunity: Potential for Renewable Energy on Federal Land, finds that…...
Fuel prices for natural gas vehicles increased across 37 states between 2021 and 2023, but remained 25 percent lower than the peak during 2008, according to a Jan.14 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Real natural gas vehicle fuel prices were largely flat between 2011 and 2021. Natural gas sold to the on-road…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Jan.13 selected utility companies in several states for its Utility and Grid Operator Technical Assistance program designed to assist utilities and grid operators with the knowledge and expertise required to develop resilient and secure grid infrastructure. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in partnership with Idaho National Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley…...
The U.S. Departments of Energy, Transportation, and Agriculture on Jan. 13 released the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge 2021-2024 Progress Report. The report highlights the Biden Administration’s historic efforts to build a flourishing bioeconomy and addresses the goals set forth in the SAF Grand Challenge. SAF is an alternative to petroleum jet fuel and…...
Venture Global’s Plaquemines LNG shipped its first cargo from its Louisiana facility on Dec. 26, according to an Jan. 13 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The cargo, being shipped to ENBW in Germany, marks over 60 LNG cargos sent from Venture Global into Germany from 2022. Plaquemines LNG is the eighth liquefied…...
States across the U.S. are advancing plans and procurement strategies for the expansion of energy storage deployment to meet ambitious targets. Energy storage helps…Read the full report …...
States across the U.S. are advancing plans and procurement strategies for the expansion of energy storage deployment to meet ambitious targets. Energy storage helps balance electricity demand from variable energy sources like wind and solar, while providing backup power to the grid during peak usage or outages.
The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service on Jan. 10 released guidance on the section 45Z Clean Fuels Production Credit, which is in effect in 2025 and is available for transportation fuels with lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions below certain levels. The guidance consists of a notice of intent to propose regulations for the 45Z…...
The U.S. Interior Department on Jan. 10 announced a $15.89 million investment to help three Tribal Nations and the State of Alabama clean up orphaned oil and gas wells. The funding is part of the Biden Administration’s Investing in America agenda and builds on previously announced funding of the $69 million in Tribal grants and…...
NARUC Innovation Webinar: Best Practices in Integrated Resource Planning 2025 On Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM ET, The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) will hold a webinar to learn about best practices for electric utility resource planning in a changing energy landscape. The Honorable Sarah Freeman of the Indiana…...
The North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) has issued an incident review highlighting the risks of the growing integration of voltage-sensitive large loads on the power grid due to energy-intensive sources such as data centers and crypto-mining facilities. NERC also issued guidance on integrating voltage-sensitive loads into power systems after investigating a sudden incident that resulted…...
The U.S. Interior Department on Jan. 8 announced that the Bureau of Land Management received zero bids for the government authorized oil and gas lease sale for the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (Arctic Refuge), following the bid submission deadline of Jan. 6. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act directed the…...
The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service on Jan. 8 released the final rules and guidelines for the 48E(h) Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program. The bonus credit program seeks to reduce energy costs and boost clean energy investment in low-income communities, including Indian Lands and affordable housing. The new regulations expand…...
The U.S. benchmark Henry Hub natural gas spot price averaged $2.21 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) during 2024, the lowest yearly average price on record, according to a Jan. 8 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average natural gas spot price during 2024 was 16 percent lower than its 2023 average…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Jan.7 announced a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $1.81 billion to Arizona Public Service Company (APS) to finance electric utility projects in Arizona. APS, the largest utility company in the state, will use the loan to invest in clean energy, transmission, and grid resilience projects in…...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service on Jan. 7 released the final rules for the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit, under section 45Y, and the Clean Electricity Production Tax Credit, under section 45E. Known as the technology-neutral credits, the final rules clarify what type of clean electricity zero-emissions technologies are…...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced $1.35 billion for two grant programs, to improve climate resilience and tackle the effects of adverse weather. The annual Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, or BRIC, grant program will provide $750 million to projects that protect communities and infrastructure against natural disasters. The Flood Mitigation Assistance program will…...
Washington’s greenhouse gas emissions declined 13.8 percent during 2020, according to a Jan. 6 report from the Washington Department of Ecology. The report, titled Washington State Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory: 1990-2021, summarizes emissions from 1990 through 2021 to track the state’s progress against its legal limits on emissions. GHG emissions increased by 8.8 percent in…...
The Biden-Harris administration released memoranda on Jan. 6 withdrawing more than 625 million acres of the U.S. ocean from offshore drilling. The action prohibits future oil and natural gas leasing in three ocean and coastal regions: the eastern U.S. Atlantic coast and Eastern Gulf of Mexico; Pacific Coast along California, Oregon, and Washington; and the…...
Benchmark Brent crude oil futures prices averaged $80 per barrel (b) during 2024, down $2/b compared to 2023, according to an Jan. 6 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Despite the geopolitical uncertainty and risks evident in the global energy market, Brent crude oil prices traded in their narrowest range since 2019, with…...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service on Jan. 3, issued the final rules for the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act’s 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit. The finalized rules aim to provide greater investment clarity by clarifying how hydrogen produced from different pathways such as using electricity from renewable sources or…...
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 Association…...
The U.S. energy landscape faces a fundamental policy shift in 2025 as the incoming Trump administration’s focus on fossil fuels signals a sharp departure from the current clean energy priorities. While federal support is expected to pivot toward.…. Read the full report…...
Idaho Power will implement new tariffs that will result in a 3.7 percent, or $50.6 million, annual increase in Idaho jurisdictional revenue. The rate increase is significantly lower than the company’s initial request of about $99.3 million. The new rates take effect at the start of 2025, in line with orders from the Idaho Public…...
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) on Jan. 2 announced a long-term purchase contract with Constellation New Energy Inc. to procure emissions-free electricity for federal agencies. This marks GSA’s largest energy procurement and is estimated to comprise more than 10 million megawatt-hours over the contract’s ten-year term. The measure will enable the company to extend…
DetailsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Dec. 30 issued Underground Injection Control, or UIC, Class VI well permits to Carbon TerraVault JV Storage Company Sub 1 LLC for permanent underground storage of carbon dioxide. This authorization marks the first permits for Class VI injection wells in California. Once developed, the injection wells can sequester 1.5…...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Dec. 18 announced the availability of $28.5 million to install electric vehicle fast chargers across key travel corridors in the state. The additional capital is made available through the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, or NEVI, formula funding program. The new competitive Downstate Direct Current Fast Charger, or DCFC…...
The New York State Public Service Commission on Dec. 19 approved climate change resiliency plans filed by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison Company of New York or Con Edison, National Grid, and Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R). In its order, the commission rejected Con Edison and O&R’s proposal to develop a Storm…...
The New York Public Service Commission on Dec. 19 approved five clean energy projects that could generate over $3 billion in economic benefits for local communities. The five projects have a combined capacity of over 2 gigawatts (GW) and could deliver clean energy to more than one million homes. Alle-Catt Wind, Brookeside Solar, the Champlain-Hudson…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Dec. 17 released an updated study of U.S. liquefied natural gas exports. The department has been assigned responsibility under the Natural Gas Act to assess the public interest of potential LNG exports to nations with which the U.S. does not have a Free Trade Agreement, or non-FTA countries. In January,…...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or EPA on Dec. 18 approved requests for waivers from the California Air Resources Board to implement two regulations to address emissions from passenger cars and heavy-duty vehicles. The Clean Air Act permits California to set its own emissions standards, separate from EPA regulations, by requesting a waiver from the…...
The U.S. Energy Department announced on Dec. 17 a conditional loan guarantee of $15 billion to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to diversify California’s energy sources and improve grid resilience. The announcement marks the department’s largest conditional commitment to a loan guarantee through its Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment, EIR, program to date. The loan guarantee will…...
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Dec. 17 published the draft National Cyber Incident Response Plan, or NCIRP, update for public comment. This update tackles significant changes in cyber operations and policy since NCIRP was released in 2016. The 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy requested for an update of the 2016 National Cyber Incident Response…...
