The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities on Nov. 29 announced two orders to improve the state’s net metering program and broaden access to solar power for residents. The first order raises the project size threshold for participating in the program without being subject to the net metering cap. The second action provides new exceptions to…...
Heading into the winter season, grid operators and utilities across the U.S. continue to strengthen their winter readiness measures to ensure reliable…Read the full report …...
Heading into the winter season, grid operators and utilities across the U.S. continue to strengthen their winter readiness measures to ensure reliable electricity supplies amid rising demand and potential energy shortfalls.
The District of Columbia Public Service Commission on Nov. 26 approved the final version of Potomac Electric Power Company‘s (Pepco) second Multiyear Rate Plan which sets electric distribution rates for 2025 and 2026. The plan, approved as an extended pilot, permits Pepco to raise electric distribution rates by $123.4 million over the two-year period, which…...
Average U.S. crude oil production hit a record high of 13.4 million barrels per day (b/d) during August 2024, according to a Nov. 26 report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. U.S. crude oil production during August 2024 surpassed production during December 2023, when the previous monthly record of 13.3 million b/d was achieved. The…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Nov. 26 announced a conditional commitment for a loan of $6.57 billion to Rivian New Horizon to build an electric vehicle manufacturing site in Stanton Springs North, Georgia. The nine million-square-foot manufacturing site could produce up to 400,000 vehicles, such as electric sport utility vehicles, or eSUVs. Through this loan,…...
The retail price of regular gasoline, on the Monday before Thanksgiving averaged $3.04 per gallon (gal) across the U.S., down seven percent compared to the same time during 2024, according to a Nov. 27 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Heading into the Thanksgiving weekend, retail gasoline prices are at their lowest level…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Nov. 25 announced $30 million in funding to speed up the interconnection process for new energy generation through the introduction and implementation of artificial intelligence methods. The Artificial Intelligence for Interconnection, or AI4IX, program will enhance collaboration between software programmers, energy project developers, and grid operators to improve and modernize…
DetailsThe U.S. Energy Department on Nov. 25 announced a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $4.9 billion to Grain Belt Express LLC to help finance a high-voltage direct current interregional transmission project. The 2,500-megawatt (MW) power line would run approximately 578 miles between Kansas and Missouri. The transmission project – Grain Belt…...
Global gas markets could witness tighter supply-demand fundamentals during winter 2024-25, according to a Nov. 25 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The previous two winters in the Northern Hemisphere have witnessed above seasonal normal temperatures, leading to lower demand and in turn relatively higher storage capacity. If the temperature during winter 2024-25…...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to strengthen standards for nitrogen oxide, or NOX, emissions from new gas-fired power plants, the first update in nearly 20 years. The standards would apply to most new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired stationary combustion turbines, lowering exposure to hazardous air pollution for local communities. Nitrogen oxide emissions…...
The U.S. Energy Department, on Nov. 22, finalized a $1.3 billion loan to ENTEK Lithium Separators LLC to expand its manufacturing of lithium-ion battery separators. The loan will support ENTEK’s new manufacturing site in Terre Haute, Indiana, and boost the domestic supply chain of lithium-ion EV batteries. The department announced the conditional loan guarantee for…...
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an order largely affirming its transmission planning and cost allocation rule, with changes to enhance the ability of state regulators to take part in the planning process. The order is in response to requests for rehearing of the original order – Order No. 1920 – adopted in May…...
The Biden administration is accelerating efforts to secure its clean energy and climate accomplishments, advancing rules and funding programs to drive decarbonization. Recent initiatives, such as methane emission rules and clean energy investments, aim to solidify progress achieved during the administration's tenure. However, the incoming Trump administration raises concerns of potential policy reversals, similar to the sweeping rollbacks seen in 2017.
The Biden administration is accelerating efforts to secure its clean energy and climate accomplishments, advancing rules and funding programs to drive decarbonization. Recent initiatives, such as methane emission rules and clean energy investments, aim to…Read the full report …...
NASEO-NARUC Microgrids State Working Group Webinar 2024 Join the NASEO-NARUC Microgrids State Working Group Webinar on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM ET. This public webinar will address the growing demand for energy-intensive data centers, driven largely by advancements in artificial intelligence, and the role of microgrids in meeting this demand. For…...
The New York Independent System Operator on Nov. 21 released its 2024 Reliability Needs Assessment, or RNA, which evaluates the reliability of the state’s power grid from 2028 to 2034 based on projected peak power demand, planned transmission system upgrades, and anticipated changes in the generation mix over the next decade. The RNA highlights a…...
The Texas Public Utility Commission on Nov. 21 approved a staff report concluding an investigation into utility preparedness and responsiveness to extreme weather in the Greater Houston Area. In July, Governor Abbott ordered an investigation into the flawed and delayed response of Houston utilities in the wake of Hurricane Beryl and the May 2024 Derecho…....
U.S. propane stocks are at the upper level of the previous five-year range (2019-2023), according to an Nov. 21 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. U.S. propane stocks were recorded at 100 million barrels at the end of the week of Nov. 1,2024, around 11 percent higher than the previous five-year average. Propane…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Nov. 20 awarded up to $2.2 billion for Gulf Coast H2Hub and Midwest H2Hub to expand regional clean hydrogen production, delivery, storage, and consumption. HyVelocity which leads the Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub is set to receive up to $1.2 billion, while the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2) which leads…...
At the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, U.S. Interior Department Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis highlighted the progress made under the Biden administration in tackling climate change and economic inequity using nature-based solutions. Deputy Secretary Daniel-Davis spoke about the partnerships with international and…...
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey on Nov. 20 signed into law the Mass Leads Act, which provides $400 million in capital resources over the next decade to drive progress in the offshore wind sector and to foster innovation, manufacturing, and deployment of climatetech solutions. The bill aims to spur Massachusetts’ economic growth by investing almost $4…...
The Southwest Power Pool (SPP), which manages the power grid across the central U.S., anticipates a 98.5 percent probability that the region will have sufficient power generation capacity to meet projected peak demand and maintain energy reserves this winter season, according to a Nov. 19 press release. This prediction is based on its annual winter…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Nov. 19 announced a $16 million funding opportunity for the research and development of High-Assay Low-Enrichment, HALEU, transportation technology. The funding aims to develop viable and cost-effective solutions to transport HALEU, and to obtain licensing from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the new technology. The Energy Act of 2020…...
The monthly average price of spot natural gas at western Canada and northwestern U.S. border pricing hubs hit historic lows during the first 10 months of 2024, according to an Nov. 19 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The price decline can be attributed to firm natural gas production in western Canada, where…...
Major utilities have increased their annual spend to produce and deliver electricity over the last two decades, according to an Nov. 18 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Annual spend rose 12 percent from $287 billion during 2003 to $320 billion during 2023. The increase in annual spend can be attributed to capital…...
The U.S. Energy Department and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy on Nov. 18 released a national blueprint for creating a cleaner and more competitive industrial sector. The department developed the blueprint in collaboration with several federal agencies to highlight how the government can enable the private sector to reduce emissions, improve…...
The U.S. Interior Department has released a new analysis report that estimates that investments from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, or IIJA, contributed to over $3.3 billion to the U.S. during the fiscal year 2024. Moreover, the law has provided over 28,000 employment opportunities. The IIJA, which represents the largest investment in U.S…....
States across the U.S. are implementing initiatives to enhance electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure as EV adoption continues to grow. Recent policies range from…Read the full report …...
The UK’s Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem), on Nov. 15, approved a £2 billion funding package to construct the Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL 1) high-voltage subsea cable between Northern England and Scotland. The 196 km cable can transfer 2 gigawatts (GW) of electricity generated by wind farms between Torness, East Lothian, and…...
The North American Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) 2024-2025 Winter Reliability Assessment highlighted potential concerns over natural gas supplies that could impact winter readiness of some transmission regions across the U.S. The assessment evaluates the power generation and system transmission adequacy required to satisfy projected peak winter energy demands from December to February. While all assessed transmission…...
NARUC 2024 RTI – The Basics of Utility Accounting and Ratemaking NARUC offers an online course titled “The Basics of Utility Accounting and Ratemaking,” from December 3-5, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM ET daily. This course, led by Bill Steele, provides a foundational understanding of utility accounting, focusing on key principles and terminology used…...
States across the U.S. are implementing initiatives to enhance electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure as EV adoption continues to grow. Recent policies range from rebates for residential EV chargers to expansion of medium and heavy-duty EV charging programs, reflecting a push to support the transition to clean transportation.
The U.S. Energy Department has announced the tenth tranche of award beneficiaries through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, or EECBG, program. The program will allocate over $17.7 million to 61 local and territorial governments to enhance energy efficiency, lower climate pollution, and reduce overall energy usage. The program, supported by the 2021 Infrastructure…...
U.S. petroleum coke, or petcoke, production on an annual basis remained relatively flat over the last decade (2014-2023) and averaged 46 million tons, according to an Nov. 14 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The majority of the petroleum coke produced in the U.S. is exported. During 2023, the U.S. exported around 41…
DetailsThe Texas Public Utilities Commission on Nov. 14 approved a system resiliency plan submitted by electric utility Oncor. This marks the first plan filed with the commission by an electric utility to bolster the resiliency of electricity systems and facilities against threats including natural disasters and cyber attacks. The plan includes several measures to protect…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Nov. 14 announced funding of over $20 million for university and industry projects to develop algae and seaweed feedstocks for low-carbon biofuels. The funding is a partnership between the Bioenergy Technologies Office and the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management to support 10 projects across seven states focused on…...
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The California Independent System Operator Corporation Board of Governors have approved modifications to two transmission projects in San Jose due to significant increases in load forecasts driven by data center growth. The grid operator recommended changes to the scope of the Newark – Northern Receiving Station (NRS) line and Metcalf – San Jose B projects…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Nov. 13 announced the release of a report discussing the near-term potential for sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, to meaningfully decarbonize the aviation sector. The report, titled “Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Sustainable Aviation Fuel,” is the latest in a series of reports assessing how the U.S. can achieve net-zero emissions…...
The New York Independent System Operator on Nov. 13 confirmed that the state has adequate supplies to meet the forecasted electricity demand this winter. The grid operator’s 2024-2025 annual assessment revealed that the state has 29,514 megawatts (MW) of power resources, which is more than sufficient to meet a forecasted peak demand of 23,800 MW…....
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has released a proposal for the 2024 New Jersey Energy Storage Incentive Program creating two segments for incentives: front-of-the-meter or “grid supply” projects and behind-the-meter or “distributed storage” projects. The state expects to launch the grid supply segment of the program in 2025 and the distributed storage segment…...
Monthly average electricity exports from the U.S. to Canada rose 70 percent to 1,809 gigawatthours (GWh) during 2023 compared to 2022, while monthly average imports from Canada to U.S. declined by 36 percent to 3,315 GWh, according to an Nov. 12 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The shift in trading dynamics can…...
The White House on Nov. 12 announced a new framework to ramp up domestic nuclear energy capacity, with an ambitious target to reach 200 gigawatts (GW) by 2050. The roadmap sets two short-term targets of adding 35 GW of new nuclear capacity by 2035 and sustaining 15 GW of annual nuclear production by 2040. To…...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 12 announced a final rule to support the implementation of a Waste Emission Charge to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, established the methane emissions fee to impose a charge on certain oil and gas facilities that emit…...
The California Independent System Operator Board of Governors and the Western Energy Markets (WEM) Governing Body on Nov. 8 took action to implement the first step of the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative. This initiative was developed last year to maximize the benefits of wholesale electricity markets through a new governing organization. The West-Wide Governance Pathways…...
Visit EnerKnol at NARUC’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Education Conference! It’s the second day of the NARUC Annual Meeting and Education Conference. Visit the EnerKnol booth and meet the EnerKnol team to learn more about the EnerKnol Platform, your go-to tool for real-time access to over 40 million filings on energy regulation, including rules, notices,…...
The U.S. Interior Department on Nov. 8 announced the distribution of $16.45 billion in energy revenues during fiscal year 2024 from energy production on federal and Tribal onshore lands and federal offshore areas. Since 1983, the above payout is the fourth highest, offering funds to federal states to achieve their goals, including hydropower projects and…
DetailsThe Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Nov. 8 announced the completion of the environmental review for the SouthCoast offshore wind project. Once operational, the wind farm could have a power generation capacity of 2.4 gigawatts, sufficient to supply over 800,000 households. The SouthCoast offshore wind lease area spans around 127,388 acres and is approximately…...
The California Air Resources Board on Nov. 8 announced updates to its Low Carbon Fuel Standard, or LCFS, program that would speed up the decarbonization of the state’s transportation sector by increasing clean fuel and transportation options for consumers. The updated LCFS sets new targets to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuel by 30…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Nov. 8 announced that 200 million barrels of crude oil have been delivered or contracted at an average price of $74.75 per barrel with the conclusion of the latest solicitation to procure 2.4 million crude oil barrels for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, or SPR. The Biden administration’s aggressive buyback strategy…...
Transmission planning across the U.S. is adapting to meet rising energy demands, necessitating coordinated efforts to strengthen and expand infrastructure. Beyond supporting renewable integration and enhancing resilience, transmission expansion is becoming…Read the full report …...
Transmission planning across the U.S. is adapting to meet rising energy demands, necessitating coordinated efforts to strengthen and expand infrastructure. Beyond supporting renewable integration and enhancing resilience, transmission expansion is becoming critical for new electrification demands, increased manufacturing activity, and large data center loads.
The Michigan Public Service Commission on Nov. 8 approved a settlement allowing DTE Gas Co. to increase its rate by nearly $114 million, about 57 percent lower than the utility’s initial request. The company filed the rate request in January 2024, requesting to raise rates by $266 million to fund infrastructure projects to modernize its…...
The U.S. Interior Department on Nov. 7 announced over $140 million in funding for fiscal year 2024 to tackle polluting and abandoned mine lands, or AML, and spur economic development in coal communities across West Virginia. With this, more than $492 million in fiscal year 2024 awards have been allocated nationwide. Additional funding will be…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Nov. 7 announced the closing of a $445 million loan to Li-Cycle U.S. Inc. to support the first-of-its-kind lithium-ion battery resource recovery facility to be built in New York. The project aims to produce up to 180,000 electric vehicles (EVs) annually using recycled materials, while also supporting efforts to onshore…...
U.S. electricity production from hydroelectric plants is expected to be 13 percent lower during 2024 than the 10-year average, according to a Nov. 7 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. If realized this will be the lowest volume of electricity produced from hydropower since 2001. The decrease in hydropower generation can be attributed…...
U.S. fuel ethanol exports are projected to reach a record high during 2024, according to an Nov. 6 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The growth in U.S. fuel ethanol exports can be attributed to relatively lower U.S. fuel ethanol prices, high U.S. fuel ethanol production and robust demand in countries with biofuel…...
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will provide technical guidance to three projects the U.S. Energy Department selected for its Distributed Energy Systems Demonstrations Program, according to a Nov. 6 press release. In September 2023, the department launched a $50 million funding opportunity for three projects to deploy distributed energy resource management systems, or DERMS…....
Washington voters on Nov. 5 rejected Initiative 2117, a ballot measure that sought to repeal the 2021 Climate Commitment Act, which established the cap-and-invest program, a key component of the state’s efforts to achieve emission limits set in law and progress toward net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Nearly 62 percent of voters cast ballots against…...
Average U.S. nuclear capacity outages declined to around 2.6 gigawatts (GW) per day during summer 2024, down 0.5 GW compared to summer 2023, according to an Nov. 5 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. U.S. nuclear capacity outages were mostly evident in mid-July and early August, averaging 3.1 GW per day during the…...
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) on Nov. 4 released the second and third parts of its Interregional Transfer Capability Study, or ITCS, initiated last year to analyze the amount of power that can be moved reliably across interconnected transmission systems. The report recommends that the U.S. add 35 gigawatts (GW) of power transfer…...
EnerKnol Exhibits at the 2024 NARUC Annual Meeting EnerKnol is proud to sponsor (and exhibit at) NARUC’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Education Conference from November 10 to 13, 2024 in Anaheim, California. The NARUC staff are power users of EnerKnol, and frequently use the platform to find important information related to energy regulation. The EnerKnol Platform…...
The North Carolina Utilities Commission on Nov. 1 approved Duke Energy’s Carolinas Resource Plan, which includes the utility’s energy resource portfolio and carbon emissions targets. The plan approved development work on Duke Energy’s major renewable energy projects along with associated costs and extended the deadline for achieving a 70 percent carbon reduction from 2030 to…...
U.S. ethane and ethane based petrochemical exports hit a record high of 21.6 million metric tons (MMmt) during 2023, according to an Nov. 4 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The record high export volume during 2023 is 17 percent compared to the previous year and 135 percent higher compared to when the…...
Energy Bar Association Rocky Mountain Chapter Meet and Greet On November 19, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, join the Energy Bar Association (EBA) at the Rocky Mountain Chapter meet and greet event, hosted by Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP. This gathering offers a unique opportunity to connect with Colorado state legislators involved in…...
Co-locating energy-intensive data centers with power generation facilities is viewed as a strategic solution to access large sources of electricity without lengthy interconnection processes or extensive grid upgrades. Recently, technology firms have turned to nuclear power for…Read the full report…...
Co-locating energy-intensive data centers with power generation facilities is viewed as a strategic solution to access large sources of electricity without lengthy interconnection processes or extensive grid
upgrades. Recently, technology firms have turned to nuclear power for its steady, carbon-free output to directly power these high-demand facilities. However, the co-location trend has raised concerns over grid reliability and potential cost impacts.
The Oregon Department of Energy on Nov. 1 released its Biennial Energy Report providing the latest energy outlook for the state with statistics on energy consumption, production, and greenhouse gas emissions. The report revealed that Oregon spent a total of $19.5 billion on energy use in 2022, which is a 60 percent jump from 2020…...
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Nov. 1 issued an order rejecting amendments to an interconnection service agreement between PJM Interconnection, Talen Energy, and PPL Electric Utilities that would have increased co-located load capacity at Talen’s Susquehanna nuclear plant to power an Amazon data center. The proposal sought to expand the capacity from 300 to…...
U.S. natural gas production from the three largest oil producing plays (Bakken, Eagle Ford and Permian) has risen over the last 10 years, according to an Oct. 31 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Natural gas accounted for 40 percent of total production from these plays during 2024, compared to 29 percent in…...
The U.S. Energy Department has announced $44.8 million in capital from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for eight projects that will reduce expenditures of recycling electric vehicle batteries and electric vehicle battery parts, with the overall long-term objective of reducing vehicle costs. Since the inception of the Biden Administration over four million electric…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 30 released new resources to assist U.S. households and home energy efficiency contractors comprehend how to meet the requirements for funding in federal tax credits, made available by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, for home energy enhancements. The resources incorporate a Tax Credit Product Lookup Tool to assist determine…...
The California Air Resources Board on Oct. 30 signed a deal with Airlines for America (A4A) to significantly increase the use of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, for Californian flights. The historic agreement between the two organizations will work towards California’s goal to ramp up the supply of SAF to 200 million gallons by 2035,…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 30 highlighted its efforts to ensure trustworthy development of artificial intelligence, or AI. A memorandum of understanding signed earlier this year with the U.S. Commerce Department facilitates collaboration on safety research, development, testing, analysis and examination of innovative AI systems and models. On Oct. 24, the Biden Administration issued…...
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Oct. 31 approved the Triennium 2, or T2, energy efficiency programs to reduce utility costs for residential gas and electric customers. The state’s seven gas and electric utility companies will implement the T2 programs from Jan. 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with a collective budget of…...
The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Board of Directors on Oct. 29 approved a landmark plan to invest $7.7 billion to expand the region’s power transmission capacity to meet increasing future demand. The organization’s 2024 Integrated Transmission Plan is the largest in both scope and investment, the board has approved in the last 20 years. The…...
The U.S. Energy Department has announced a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for Grid United’s proposed North Plains Connector project connecting the nation’s eastern and western electric grids. The $3.2 billion project includes approximately 420 miles of an up to 525 kilovolt high voltage transmission line, which would run from Montana…...
U.S. crude oil imports from Canada reached a record high of 4.3 million barrels per day (b/d) during July 2024, according to an Oct. 30 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The increase in U.S. crude imports can be attributed to the expansion of Canada’s Trans Mountain pipeline. Capacity at the Trans Mountain…...
Total U.S. energy production between January and July 2024 was 68 percent, or 24 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) higher compared to the same period in 1974, according to an Oct. 29 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The increase in energy production, most notably natural gas and crude oil production can be…...
The U.S. Interior Department on Oct. 29 held the first commercial offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Maine. Overseen by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the auction resulted in two provisional winners – Avangrid Renewables and Invenergy NE Offshore Wind – with almost $22 million in winning bids. The leased areas have…...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Oct. 29 announced 55 project selections that would receive almost $3 billion under the agency’s Clean Ports Program. Funded by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, the program supports the deployment of clean energy, zero-emission vehicles, and infrastructure at U.S. ports. The projects would facilitate the purchase of new zero-emission…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 28 announced the closing of a $2.26 billion loan to Lithium Americas Corp. to build a lithium processing facility in Humboldt County, Nevada. Once in operation, the facility will have an annual production capacity of 40,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate. As lithium is a key mineral used for electric…...
U.S. ethane production hit a record high of 3 million barrels per day (b/d) during May 2024, according to an Oct. 28 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The increase in ethane production can be attributed to persistent growth in ethane usage in the global petrochemical sector, higher ethane and natural gas production…...
Canada has passed legislation to unlock the vast potential of offshore renewable energy in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. This marks a significant step forward for the offshore wind industry in the region, establishing a…Read the full report…...
EnerKnol Participates in the 2024 NARUC Annual Meeting and Education Conference The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) will host its Annual Meeting and Education Conference from November 10 to 13, 2024, in Anaheim, California. EnerKnol’s VP of Sales, Mason Bear, Director of Sales Sean, Agustine, and Director of Sales, Adam S. Johnson, will…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 25 announced nearly $474 million in fiscal year 2024 funding for states, territories, and tribal nations through the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants program supported by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This brings the total awards under the program to $1.3 billion since FY 2022…....
Canada has passed legislation to unlock the vast potential of offshore renewable energy in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. This marks a significant step forward for the offshore wind industry in the region, establishing a joint regulatory framework to harness the Atlantic wind resources.
The Michigan Public Service Commission or Oct. 25 released a report on the state’s Energy Waste Reduction, EWR, programs, finding that EWR efforts could generate up to $1.4 billion in cost savings for utility customers over the 12- year lifecycle of these programs. The cost savings are a result of a decrease in demand of…...
The U.S. Energy Department’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs on Oct. 24 announced its first round of selectees through the Energy Auditor Training Grant Program. The program, financed under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will allocate up to $27.98 million to 15 State Energy Offices and the American Samoa Territorial Energy…...
The U.S. Interior Department and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement on Oct. 24 announced over $244 million funding for fiscal year 2024 to address hazardous and polluting abandoned mine lands, create jobs, and facilitate economic opportunity in Pennsylvania’s coal communities. This marks the largest annual state allocation under the Abandoned Mine Land,…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 23 announced a funding opportunity of up to $46 million for the research and development of advanced hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. The projects will focus on scaling up and demonstrating hydrogen fuel cell technology in high-impact applications. Through these projects, the funding will address two key objectives of…...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service on Oct. 24 issued final rules for the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit to bolster domestic manufacturing in the clean energy sector. The final rules largely follow the proposed regulations issued in December 2023. The rules clarify definitions and credit amounts for qualifying components including…...
U.S. natural gas production from shale and tight formation marginally declined between January to September 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, according to an Oct. 23 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. If the same trend prevails for the remaining months during 2024, this would be the first year-on-year decline in…...
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Oct. 23 adopted minimum filing requirements for investor-owned electric utilities to propose charging programs for medium- and heavy-duty, or MHD, electric vehicles and fleet. The requirements call for extensive planning, such as ensuring scalability and effectively managing grid load caused by EV charging. The filing requirements are…...
