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Sep302024

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Energy Storage 2024 10 01 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Energy Storage Initiatives Ramp Up to Strengthen Grid Reliability and Meet Clean Energy Targets

September 30, 2024

The push to expand energy storage capacity reflects the drive for more resilient and flexible energy systems to support the shift to clean energy. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) anticipates significant growth in energy storage with nearly 36 gigawatts (GW) added by the end of 2028 based on plans reported by utilities. At the end of 2023, U.S. electric utilities reported operating about 15.8 GW of battery storage capacity.

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Sep262024

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

New York Enacts Legislation to Enhance Transparency in Utility Rate Changes

September 26, 2024

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Sep. 26 signed two bills aimed to improve transparency and accountability in rate changes requested by public utilities. The first one requires the Public Service Commission to publish financial information before major rate changes by public utilities and the second imposes penalties for false statements made during rate proceedings…....

Sep232024

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Energy Efficiency 2024 09 24 Blog preview

Federal and State Initiatives Target Building Emissions in Push for Net-Zero Future

September 23, 2024

Sep232024

Visual Primer: Federal and State Initiatives Target Building Emissions in Push for Net-Zero Future

September 23, 2024

There is a growing focus on reducing the contributions of buildings to greenhouse gas emissions in order to accelerate progress toward a net-zero carbon future. Buildings account for about 40 percent of total energy use in the U.S. and 35 percent of the nation's carbon emissions, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

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Sep162024

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Markets 2024 09 17 Blog preview

U.S. Carbon Markets Experience Dynamic Shifts as States Advance Climate Initiatives

September 16, 2024

Recent developments in U.S. carbon markets highlight a changing landscape marked by fluctuating auction prices, new initiatives, and…Read the full report …...

Sep162024

Visual Primer: U.S. Carbon Markets Experience Dynamic Shifts as States Advance Climate Initiatives

September 16, 2024

Recent developments in U.S. carbon markets highlight a changing landscape marked by fluctuating auction prices, new initiatives, and regulatory reviews.

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Sep122024

Residential Electricity Prices Mirrored Inflation Trends Over The Past Decade: EIA

September 12, 2024

The change in average U.S. residential electricity prices has largely tracked the rate of inflation over the last 10 years, rising by less than one percent in inflation adjusted terms from 2013-2023, according to an Sept. 11 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Majority of the states across the U.S. regulate residential power…...

Sep102024

Utility Regulators Signed Off on $9.7 Billion in Electricity Rate Increases Last Year: EIA

September 10, 2024

Net electricity rate increases signed off by U.S. state utility regulators reached $9.7 billion in 2023, up from $4.4 billion authorized in 2022, according to a Sept. 9 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Net electricity rates are expected to be lower in 2024 compared to 2023, however significantly higher than previous years…....

Aug302024

Western Power Market Benefits Exceed $500 Million

Arizona Second State to Launch Home Energy Rebates Program Established by Inflation Reduction Act

August 30, 2024

The U.S. Energy Department on Aug. 29 announced Arizona’s launch of its first Home Energy Rebates Program established by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA. The first state to initiate the program was New York, which announced the program on May 30. The launch is part of a wider national initiative to deliver $8.8…...

Aug302024

U.S. Energy Expenditures Rise By 22 Percent Year-On-Year During 2022: EIA

August 30, 2024

In 2022, U.S. consumer spending on energy surged by 22 percent compared to 2021, exceeding $1.7 trillion after adjusting for inflation, according to an Aug. 28 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The increase was driven by higher U.S. energy prices, particularly higher petroleum prices for transportation. Petroleum and natural gas prices were…...

Week Ahead: Palisades Nuclear Plant Restart, CA Reviews Building Energy Standards, RI’s Renewable Energy Markets

August 30, 2024

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Week Ahead: TX Examines Storm Preparedness, CA Reviews Utility Safety Practices, CT’s Energy Storage Program

August 22, 2024

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