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EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Energy Efficiency 2024 04 09 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Energy Efficiency Vital for Building Decarbonization in the Shift to Net-Zero Economy

April 8, 2024

Recognizing the crucial role of energy efficiency in enabling an affordable energy transition, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled the first federal blueprint for decarbonizing the buildings sector including goals to reduce on-site energy use intensity in buildings. Additionally, multiple states have pledged to accelerate the shift to zero-emission residential buildings, highlighting the growing importance of energy-efficient solutions in achieving broader energy and climate objectives.

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Week Ahead: EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants, Minnesota Power’s Distribution Plan, CA Discusses Energy Efficiency Rebates

March 28, 2024

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Mar272024

U.S. Energy Department Announces $6 Billion for Industrial Decarbonization Projects

March 27, 2024

The U.S. Energy Department on March 25 announced up to $6 billion for 33 industrial decarbonization projects spanning over 20 states. This marks the single largest industrial decarbonization investment in the U.S. These initiatives prioritize community engagement through comprehensive Community Benefits Plans, aiming to foster local economic development and environmental improvement. The funding, supported by…...

Mar222024

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U.S. Energy Department Announces $180 Million for Energy Upgrades in Schools

March 22, 2024

The U.S. Energy Department on March 20 opened applications for the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize, earmarking $180 million for school districts nationwide. The initiative aims to support strategic partnerships to implement energy upgrades in K-12 schools. The funding, supported by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, is aimed at enhancing energy efficiency, reducing…...

Week Ahead: Maine’s Consumer Protection Rules, CA’s Building Energy Action Plan, MA Discusses Energy Efficiency

March 21, 2024

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Mar182024

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Markets 2024 03 19 Blog preview

U.S. Carbon Markets Adapt to Regulatory Changes Amid State-Level Emissions Reduction Efforts

March 18, 2024

Mar182024

Visual Primer: U.S. Carbon Markets Adapt to Regulatory Changes Amid State-Level Emissions Reduction Efforts

March 18, 2024

As carbon pricing gains traction as a policy tool to combat climate change and achieve net-zero emissions, regulatory attention on U.S. carbon markets has been on the rise. Recent developments in state-level emissions trading programs have yielded mixed results, with Washington's latest allowance auction seeing a significant price drop, while California, Quebec, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) cleared at record high prices.

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Week Ahead: NJ’s Offshore Wind Solicitation, Advanced Energy Tax Credits, CA’s Grid Support Program

March 14, 2024

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Mar112024

U.S. Energy Department Announces $420 million to Accelerate Clean Energy Initiatives

U.S. Energy Department Announces $425 Million to Advance Clean Energy in Former Coal Communities

March 11, 2024

The U.S. Energy Department on March 8 announced a $425 million funding initiative for the second round of projects under the Advanced Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Program, building upon the success of the first round in 2023. The initial round resulted in $275 million in federal investments distributed across seven selected projects in seven states…....

Mar52024

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Natural Gas 2024 03 05 Blog preview 1

Gas Utility Planning Strategies Aim for Cost-Effective Solutions to Meet Emissions Reduction Goals

March 5, 2024

Multiple states in the U.S. have initiated long-term proceedings to examine the operations of natural gas utilities, aiming to incorporate the implications of electrification goals and…Read the full report …...

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EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Natural Gas 2024 03 05 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Gas Utility Planning Strategies Aim for Cost-Effective Solutions to Meet Emissions Reduction Goals

March 4, 2024

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Feb212024

U.S. Electricity Generating Capacity Retirements Expected to Decrease by Over 60 Percent This Year: EIA

February 21, 2024

The U.S. is projected to retire 5.2 gigawatts (GW) of electricity generating capacity in 2024, according to a Feb. 20 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The expected retirement of power generating capacity this year is 62 percent lower than 2023 and is the lowest yearly decline since 2008. Coal and natural gas…...

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