Tax credits and their effect
Everything filed under policy in our energy coverage, the 13 reports filed on it so far.
U.S. EV Electricity Use Growth Slows to 8% in H1 2026
Electricity consumption by light-duty electric vehicles in the U.S. Grew by 8% in the first half of 2026, a marked slowdown from prior half-year...
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...
State EV Incentives Expand as Federal Support Withdraws
States are implementing new incentives and financing programs for electric vehicles to counter the rollback of federal tax credits and support.
Oracle and OpenAI add 2 GW of renewables to New Mexico data center project
Oracle and OpenAI are adding 2 gigawatts of new renewable energy in New Mexico to their $165 billion Stargate data center project.
PG&E Flex Connect pilot sees high customer demand
Pacific Gas & Electric's flexible interconnection pilot, which offers faster grid hookups in exchange for allowing the utility to limit capacity...
Gas Car Residuals Face Collapse, Analysis Predicts
An analysis predicts ordinary gasoline cars in the US could become worth less than their ongoing fuel and maintenance costs within five years.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Must Get Energy Affordability Right
Massachusetts lawmakers are working to make electricity more affordable, but a proposed fixed charge could undermine their efforts.
Illinois Leads the Way in Community Solar on Storage Units
Illinois is making strides in community solar by installing solar panels on storage units, with a goal of 100% clean power by 2050. The state's...
Pennsylvania Offers Preferential Permitting for Data Centers with Clean Power Commitments
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has issued an executive order that offers data center projects preferential permitting treatment if they commit to...
States Seek to Unlock Geothermal Potential in the Western US
Western states are increasing their support for next-generation geothermal energy, which could provide hundreds of gigawatts of clean electricity...
Utilities Emphasize Project Execution and Ratepayer Protections Amid Growing Backlogs and Public Backlash
Utilities are shifting their focus from growth opportunities to ensuring investments can be recovered in a manner acceptable to customers and...
From Grid Hardening to Grid Intelligence: The Next Era of Wildfire Resilience
Utilities are shifting their focus from grid hardening to grid intelligence as the next era of wildfire resilience. This approach requires...
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...