Energy Storage Gains Strategic Importance as Grid Needs Evolve
States across the U.S. are advancing utility-scale and distributed storage through new procurements and…Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: Energy Storage Gains Strategic Importance as Grid Needs Evolve
States across the U.S. are advancing utility-scale and distributed storage through new procurements and policies to strengthen grid reliability, support renewable energy integration, and meet growing electricity demand.
New York Grid Operator Highlights Long-Term Investment Needs to Meet Growing Demand, Clean Energy Goals
New York Independent System Operator on July 23 released its 2025-2044 System & Resource Outlook, concluding that the state will require substantial investment in new electricity generation and transmission infrastructure to maintain reliable service as demand increases and clean energy policies advance. The long-term assessment evaluates multiple scenarios reflecting different assumptions for electricity demand, resource…...
U.S. Energy Department Awards First Genesis Mission Projects to Advance Nuclear Energy and AI Research
The U.S. Energy Department on July 22 selected the first group of research projects under the Genesis Mission, a national initiative that combines artificial intelligence with high-performance computing to accelerate scientific discovery across energy, national security, and other research areas. The initial awards establish a broad research portfolio spanning national laboratories, universities, private companies, and…...
New England Grid Operator Outlines Plan to Comply With FERC Order on Large Loads
ISO New England on July 21 reported that it is taking steps to comply with a June 18 order from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission requiring grid operators to assess whether existing rules can accommodate the rapid expansion of large electricity users, including data centers and other energy-intensive facilities. In an informational filing, the grid…...
PJM Capacity Auction Highlights Supply-Demand Imbalance Amid Large Load Growth
PJM Interconnection LLC’s capacity market auction for the 2028/2029 delivery year left the grid operator about 6,800 megawatts (MW) short of its reliability requirement, marking the second…Read the full report…...
Visual Primer: PJM Capacity Auction Highlights Supply-Demand Imbalance Amid Large Load Growth
PJM Interconnection LLC’s capacity market auction for the 2028/2029 delivery year left the grid operator about 6,800 megawatts (MW) short of its reliability requirement, marking the second straight auction with a capacity shortfall. The results reflect continued growth in electricity demand, driven in part by expanding data center development as new generation additions continue to lag demand growth.
New York Regulator Opens Statewide Review of Estimated Utility Billing
The New York State Public Service Commission initiated a statewide proceeding to evaluate how electric, natural gas, steam, and water utilities calculate and issue estimated customer bills, signaling a broader effort to improve billing accuracy, transparency, and consumer protections. The review follows Governor Kathy Hochul’s December 2025 directive to examine whether current estimation practices remain…...
New Jersey Approves Energy Efficiency Plan to Reduce Utility Costs
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on July 15 approved a one-year transition plan that reshapes the state’s energy efficiency programs ahead of the next program cycle, with the dual objective of lowering customer costs and preparing the electric system for a more flexible, technology-driven grid. The transition period, running from July 1, 2027,…...
New York Establishes First-in-the-Nation Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on July 14 signed an executive order establishing the nation’s first statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, temporarily halting environmental permits for up to one year while state agencies develop a comprehensive regulatory framework for future projects. The action is intended to address the rapid growth of artificial intelligence-driven…...