Power & Utilities
Nearly a decade after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, the island continues to struggle with unreliable electricity and recurring water service interruptions, despite…Read the full report …...
Nearly a decade after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, the island continues to struggle with unreliable electricity and recurring water service interruptions, despite substantial federal recovery funding. Major power outages, rising electricity costs, drought-driven water rationing, and pipeline failures highlight the interdependence of critical infrastructure and persistent vulnerabilities in infrastructure investment, fuel supply, utility governance, and emergency preparedness.
The U.S. electricity transmission network is undergoing expansion and modernization, supported by billions of dollars in federal funding, completion of…Read the full report …...
The U.S. electricity transmission network is undergoing expansion and modernization, supported by billions of dollars in federal funding, completion of major transmission projects, expanded regional grid planning, and permitting reforms.
Data center scrutiny is expanding, with states requiring large load customers to assume greater responsibility for infrastructure costs and comply with…Read the full report…...
Data center scrutiny is expanding, with states requiring large load customers to assume greater responsibility for infrastructure costs and comply with new interconnection requirements, while addressing water, environmental, and community impacts.
Recent actions across U.S. states reflect varied approaches to regulating competitive retail energy markets, with policymakers addressing supplier accountability, consumer impacts, transparency, and…Read the full report…...
Recent actions across U.S. states reflect varied approaches to regulating competitive retail energy markets, with policymakers addressing supplier accountability, consumer impacts, transparency, and the role of local governments.
Rapid growth in both new generation and large electricity loads is prompting regulators, utilities, and grid operators to rethink interconnection rules. The focus is shifting beyond…Read the full report …...
Rapid growth in both new generation and large electricity loads is prompting regulators, utilities, and grid operators to rethink interconnection rules. The focus is shifting beyond queue management toward faster project approvals, better use of available grid capacity, and more efficient use of existing infrastructure.
Data centers are facing increasing regulatory scrutiny driven by concerns over electricity demand, grid reliability, consumer costs, water use, and environmental impacts. The growing wave of moratoriums, permitting pauses, and…Read the full report…...
Data centers are facing increasing regulatory scrutiny driven by concerns over electricity demand, grid reliability, consumer costs, water use, and environmental impacts. The growing wave of moratoriums, permitting pauses, and other restrictions across federal, state, and local governments signals a broader shift toward more cautious oversight of future expansion.
