FERC Approves PJM Plan to Transfer Capacity Rights from Retiring Power Plants to Replacement Generation
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Feb. 2 accepted a proposal from PJM Interconnection to create a new process for transferring Capacity Interconnection Rights from a retiring power plant to a replacement resource at the same site, separate from the traditional interconnection review. The decision is intended to accelerate replacement generation and support reliability as…...
U.S. Energy Department Announces $155 Million for 16 National Lab Projects to Boost Industrial Innovation
The U.S. Energy Department’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation on Jan. 22 selected 16 projects totaling $155 million to expand capabilities at the U.S. National Laboratories to develop and scale technologies that improve industrial efficiency and competitiveness. The awards are designed to drive process innovation, lower production costs, and strengthen long-term economic value…...
U.S. Energy Department Overhauls Energy Loan Portfolio, Targets $83 Billion in Biden-Era Commitments
The U.S. Energy Department on Jan. 22 announced a major restructuring of its federal energy lending operations, stating that the Office of Energy Dominance Financing will restructure, revise, or eliminate more than $83 billion in loans and conditional commitments tied to the Biden administration’s portfolio. The move is framed as a portfolio reset intended to…...
New Jersey Governor Signs Orders to Freeze Rate Hikes, Fast-Track New Power Supply
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on Jan. 20 signed two executive orders aimed at immediate utility bill relief and accelerated in-state power development, positioning the action as an emergency response to escalating electricity costs and affordability pressure. The first order directs near-term ratepayer protections ahead of electricity bill increases expected in June and ties the…...
Battery Storage Takes a Larger Role in Grid Modernization
Energy storage is gaining strategic importance as electricity demand surges and grid modernization accelerates across the…Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: Battery Storage Takes a Larger Role in Grid Modernization
Energy storage is gaining strategic importance as electricity demand surges and grid modernization accelerates across the U.S. Recent legislative and policy actions signal a growing shift toward scaling and integrating battery storage into grid operations.
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New York Unveils Utility Accountability Plan to Protect Ratepayers and Ensure a Reliable Grid
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Jan. 13 unveiled a broad energy affordability and reliability agenda as part of her 2026 State of the State, advancing a utility accountability package designed to limit bill increases while ensuring the electric grid remains strong as demand grows. The plan combines consumer protection reforms, expanded customer assistance, and…...
Illinois Enacts Legislation to Lower Utility Bills, Expand Battery Storage, Lift Nuclear Moratorium
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Jan. 8 signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, creating a new package of affordability and resource measures aimed at lowering electricity bills for working families while strengthening the state’s long-term energy supply. The legislation builds on the Future Energy Jobs Act and the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act…...
Georgia Commission Approves 9.9 Gigawatts of New Generation for Data Centers With Ratepayer Protections
The Georgia Public Service Commission on Dec. 19 voted to approve an agreement allowing Georgia Power to move forward with 9,885 megawatts of new electricity generation, primarily intended to serve large new customers such as data centers, while shielding existing residential and business customers from higher rates. The approved capacity includes new natural gas generation,…...