In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and increasing threats of cyber events, the energy industry examines ways to increase grid resilience. Read more below.

Regulatory policy continues to shape both gas and power industries. President Obama’s new Energy Secretary brings some new policy priorities, as issues surrounding LNG exports raise opportunity and concern. Meanwhile, NERC continues to examine operational issues of gas-dependent power markets. And with a new administrator, EPA presses on with a number of major power sector regulations. Read more below.

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Energy and utility companies are investing in infrastructure as well as pursuing, especially in the midstream gas sector, acquisitions. At the same time, utilities are contemplating how best to position themselves strategically as the confluence of technology advances, energy prices, policy support, and customer preferences may dictate changes to the traditional utility model. Read more below.

Solar photovoltaic systems continue to move down the cost curve, increasing market penetration and raising questions with utilities of how best to manage that penetration.  Meanwhile, renewable policies withstand challenges in a number of states. Read more below.