The Supreme Court’s decision to stay the Good Neighbor Rule (GNR) on June 27th was a seismic event that reverberated through the energy markets, causing a ripple effect on allowance prices in all U.S. emission markets. This decision, which is yet another twist in the Ozone Transport Rule saga, has thrust stakeholders into a new […]
Intense Heatwave Triggers Surging Electricity Demand in PJM
The Mid-Atlantic region and states along the I-95 corridor experienced an intense heatwave over the past weekend, pushing temperatures to record highs and significantly raising electricity demand. PJM had issued a hot weather advisory for its Mid-Atlantic and Southern regions as 90-plus-degree weather persisted throughout the week of June 17. The advisory was subsequently extended […]
A Look at EPA’s Good Neighbor Plan Ahead of the SCOTUS Ruling
More than a year after EPA’s latest update to EPA’s Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), dubbed the ‘Good Neighbor Plan’ (GNP), was finalized and due to come into effect, a momentous ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) looms large. The ruling in the case of Ohio vs. EPA, expected this June, […]
The New Horizon: Understanding EPA’s 2024 Suite of New Environmental Regulations for Power Plants
On April 25, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a comprehensive suite of final environmental regulations significantly affecting the landscape of energy production in the United States. Targeting both new and existing fossil fuel-fired power plants, these environmental regulations – notably the GHG Rule, ELG Rule, and an update to the MATS Rule, […]
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Halts All Exports from the U.S. Second-Largest Coal Port
In the early hours of March 26, 2024, the maritime and energy sectors witnessed a significant disruption when a containership collided with a support pillar of the F.S. Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing a catastrophic collapse. This unforeseen incident has not only severed a vital artery for the city’s transportation network but also immediately halted […]
EVA Delivers Key Insights into U.S. Liquified Natural Gas Exports in Latest Report for the American Petroleum Institute
Energy Ventures Analysis (EVA) has released a comprehensive report commissioned by the American Petroleum Institute (API), offering in-depth analysis and critical insights into the dynamic landscape of U.S. liquified natural gas (LNG) exports. The report thoroughly examines the transformations witnessed by the energy industry over the past 15 years, providing essential context to recent fluctuations […]
Navigating the New SEC Climate Regulation : An Overview
In 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated significant changes aimed at enhancing climate-related disclosures for registrants. Fast forward to March 6, 2024, and the SEC has finalized these rules, ushering in a new era of transparency and accountability regarding climate risks and financial impacts. Let’s delve into the key aspects of this regulation […]
EVA Publishes New Report on the Operations of the U.S. Power Grid During the January 2024 Winter Storm
A detailed report released today by Energy Ventures Analysis offers an in-depth look at the operational challenges and responses of the U.S. power grid during the January 2024 Winter Storm. The storm, which swept across the United States from January 13 to 21, set unprecedented demands on the power system, testing the resilience and flexibility […]
EVA Publishes New Report on the Operation of the U.S. Power Grid during Winter Storm Elliott
EVA’s new report, “Operation of the U.S. Power Generation Fleet During Winter Storm Elliott,” analyzes the performance of traditional power sources and renewable energy during the December 2022 storm that brought record-setting low temperatures and high electricity demand to most of the country. Coal, natural gas, and fuel oil provided 94 percent of the additional […]
EVA Accurately Predicts Drop of Coal Inventories in its Monthly Coal Stockpile Report
On Friday, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released official statistics of the U.S. electric power sector for the month of August as part of its EIA Form-923 reporting. As reported in EIA’s 923 data, coal inventories at U.S. coal-fired power plants dropped below 90 million tons amid higher coal plant utilization rates and a […]