Policy & regulation

Our energy coverage grouped into 14 sections, including FERC, State public utility commissions and Permitting reform, drawing on the 6 reports filed on it

FERC State public utility commissions Permitting reform Tax credits and their effect Clean energy standards by state Fuel and emissions rules Energy security NRC licensing and reactor approvals EPA power plant rules Interconnection queue reform at the state level Siting and local opposition to projects Public utility commission election and appointment Wholesale market governance and stakeholder process

Hochul and Blakeman clash over energy policy as New York bills rise

In a final debate, Governor Kathy Hochul defended her clean energy strategy while challenger Bruce Blakeman blamed renewables for high costs and...

2026-10-15

Use Coalition Defines Grid Utilization as Virginia Deadline Looms

A policy paper from the Use Coalition establishes a framework for measuring grid efficiency as Virginia utilities face a 2026 deadline to submit...

2026-09-30

Virginia Grid Utilization Law Sparks National Policy Shift

Virginia enacted the first U.S. law requiring utilities to measure grid usage and file efficiency plans by mid-October 2026.

2026-09-29

Virginia Governor Issues Framework for Data Center Power

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger released a new policy framework on September 18, 2026, aimed at making electricity for data centers cleaner.

2026-09-19

Qcells Georgia Factory Survives US Solar Policy Whiplash

The Qcells factory in Cartersville, Georgia, is a major milestone for the US solar industry, bringing the whole production process under one roof...

2026-08-19

World: Despite the expiration of federal tax credits, home battery installations in the U.S

Home Battery Installations Rise Despite End of Federal Tax Credits

Despite the expiration of federal tax credits, home battery installations in the U.S. surged in early 2026, driven by high electricity costs and...

2026-08-17