Research on Power and Utilities | Smart Grid

Aug282023

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Grid Modernization 2023 08 29 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Grid Modernization Efforts Strive to Overcome Interconnection Delays and Serve Transmission Needs

August 28, 2023

Regulators across the U.S. are advancing grid transformation measures to support the growth in new sources of power generation driven by clean energy commitments. Recent actions include reforms adopted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to address backlogs in the interconnection queue, New York’s grid planning process to identify transmission investments, and Maine’s proceeding examining priorities for utility grid plan filings to assist the transition towards a clean electric grid.

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Jun262023

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Resource Planning 2023 06 26 Blog preview

Visual Primer: States Explore Reforms to Utility Resource Planning Amid Emerging Policy Developments

June 26, 2023

Several states across the U.S. are revisiting utility resource planning processes to account for changing policy developments and demand projections while also considering long-term affordability and reliability to build a more resilient grid.

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May222023

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Texas Natural Gas 2023 05 23 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Texas Advances Legislative Proposals to Boost Natural-Gas Fired Power Generation

May 22, 2023

Texas is completing its first full legislative session since the 2021 Winter Storm Uri exposed catastrophic reliability flaws. The Texas legislature convenes in odd-numbered years. In 2021, a package of laws was passed to address critical reliability flaws like weatherization. In the current session, lawmakers are looking at the big picture and proposing to fundamentally secure natural gas as the backbone of reliability.

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May82023

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Demand Response 2023 05 09 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Demand Response Programs Evolve to Support Grid Modernization Efforts

May 8, 2023

Demand response (DR) is becoming an important tool in utility resource plans to manage demand on the power grid and integrate intermittent energy resources. DR programs allow consumers to play a role in the operation of the grid by reducing or shifting their electricity usage during peak periods in response to time-based rates or other forms of financial incentives.

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Apr242023

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Hydrogen 2023 04 25 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Hydrogen – Common Element, Common Sense Approach to Support the Emergence of a Clean Energy Economy

April 24, 2023

This Earth Day, we discuss initiatives exploring clean hydrogen as an effective option to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change.

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Apr32023

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Resource Adequacy 2023 04 04 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Resource Adequacy Planning Evolves to Meet Changing Electricity System Requirements

April 3, 2023

The electricity system is in a state of transition amid the increase in fossil-fueled generation retirements and the penetration of intermittent renewable resources. Grid operators and regulators across the U.S. are exploring tools and strategies to adapt resource adequacy planning to the changing generation mix.

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Mar62023

EnerKnol Research PU Policy Primer Grid Modernization 2023 03 07 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Grid Modernization – Innovative Efforts Strive to Facilitate a Resilient and Responsive Power Grid

March 6, 2023

Recent developments around grid modernization strive to enable greater adoption of clean energy resources while ensuring a more resilient and responsive grid.

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Feb62023

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Transmission Development 2023 02 07 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Steps Up Transmission Development to Prepare for Influx of Renewables

February 6, 2023

The U.S. is on the verge of a boom in transmission projects driven by a massive buildout of renewable energy generation and an increase in federal transmission planning initiatives. Several long-distance power lines, such as the Champlain Hudson and SunZia, have reached major permitting milestones after years of planning and review.

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Jan302023

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Integrated Resource Plans 2023 01 31 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Energy Utilities Attune Resource Plans to Harness Inflation Reduction Act Incentives

January 30, 2023

Recent long-term resource plans of several electric utilities include accelerated timelines to develop renewables or retire coal-generation fleet, reflecting the impact of policy changes ensuing from 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA includes provisions to support the transition of the U.S. electricity generation fleet to cleaner energy sources and lower carbon emissions.

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Jan162023

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Electric Vehicles 2023 01 17 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Advances Measures to Overcome Barriers to Electric Vehicle Adoption

January 16, 2023

Federal and state agencies across the U.S. are boosting efforts to support electric vehicles (EVs) through zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) goals and decarbonization mandates. EVs are poised to play a significant role in the transition to a decarbonized economy by reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

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Jan22023

EnerKnol Research PU Insights Year Ahead Trends 2023 01 03 Blog preview

Year Ahead: Five Must-Watch Power Sector Trends for 2023

January 2, 2023

Ambitious federal goals and initiatives, coupled with state commitments, are driving the transition to a low-carbon future across the U.S. Investments and tax incentives included in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) have added new momentum to the renewable and clean energy industries including offshore wind, nuclear power, and distributed solar.…. Read the full report…...

Dec122022

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Demand Response 2022 12 13 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Demand Response Viewed as Key Tool to Support Flexibility and Reliability of Energy Infrastructure

December 12, 2022

Demand response (DR) continues to garner attention as a key reliability tool amid the ongoing transition to renewable energy, increased electrification, and extreme weather. Traditionally intended to shed load and prevent blackouts during peak demand periods, DR is increasingly valued for its ability to address imbalances caused by the variability in wind and solar generation.

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