In case you didn’t know, some red states are going green: Republican-led states hold eight of the top 10 spots for new solar installations, according to an SEIA report published last month. It’s not ...
The cause for alarm: In recent months, more than 12 states reported possible cyberattacks on water and wastewater utilities—and, as EC contributor and cybersecurity expert Richard Brooks told us, AI ...
The reasoning: Under state law, Dominion and NextEra must prove that the merger won’t hamper their ability to charge “just and reasonable rates.” The issue? Combining with NextEra would expose ...
The context: In August, a federal court ruled that TVA violated the National Environmental Policy Act by beginning work on a 1.5-GW gas plant in Tennessee. Why? The utility signed an agreement with ...
Plug-in solar, also known as balcony solar, is gaining popularity as homeowners look for affordable ways to generate their own electricity. But could this growing technology pose unexpected risks to ...
On July 22, 2026, approximately 3,800 MW of data center load unexpectedly disconnected from PJM’s grid in Northern Virginia following a transmission fault. The facilities transferred to backup ...
In Australia has abundant sunshine, but generating solar electricity is only part of the challenge. Homeowners also need to understand when their systems produce power, when their households consume ...
October 2026 Power Market Check: Demand Is Rising, but the Signals Are Not All Pointing the Same Way
The U.S. electricity market is sending several signals at once. Commercial demand is rising. Wholesale prices are elevated in some regions. PJM is trying to accelerate new generation and storage.
Deadline approaching: Grid operators have until mid-November to tell FERC how they’re going to seamlessly bring new large loads onto the grid. The latest: CAISO’s draft proposal centers on “proactive ...
The agreement: The companies signed a 20-year, $4.3B PPA to boost capacity at 11 of Constellation’s nuclear units (spread across IL, PA, and NJ). These upgrades are set to start rolling out in 2028.
When the power goes out, customers don't call first anymore. They open Facebook, X or Nextdoor and ask, "Is anyone else out?" Within minutes, a conversation about your utility is happening in public, ...
DTE Energy submitted its 20-year Integrated Resource Plan to state regulators last week. The utility proposes to: 1) expand renewable energy by 15 GW and battery storage by 4.5 GW, 2) build two ...
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