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New York Announces $150 Million Funding for Heat Pumps in Residential Buildings

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on April 13 announced up to $150 million in supplemental funding to accelerate the deployment of energy-efficient heat pump systems across small residential buildings statewide, advancing the state’s broader push toward building electrification and emissions reduction. The funding will be administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal through…...

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Southwest Power Pool Expands into Western Interconnection

Southwest Power Pool on April 2 announced the launch of expanded grid operations that extend its service territory into the Western Interconnection, making it the first U.S. grid operator to span two major power systems. The organization’s expanded operations officially began at midnight central time on April 1, following months of coordinated testing, simulation, and…...

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FERC Accepts First Phase of New England Grid Operator’s Capacity Market Reforms

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on March 31 accepted the first phase of capacity market reforms proposed by ISO New England, advancing efforts to align the region’s power market design with a rapidly changing resource mix. The decision marks a key milestone in a multi-year stakeholder process aimed at improving reliability outcomes and ensuring consumers…...

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Michigan Regulator Approves $276.6 Million Consumers Energy Rate Increase to Boost Grid Reliability

The Michigan Public Service Commission on March 27 approved a rate increase for Consumers Energy to support continued investments in electric grid reliability and reduce outage frequency and duration. The decision authorizes a $276.6 million increase in base rates, including $21.7 million in deferred operations and maintenance expenses and $14.6 million tied to cloud computing…...

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U.S. Energy Department Announces $50 Million for Tribal Energy Projects Across Indian Country

The U.S. Energy Department on March 25 announced a $50 million funding opportunity to support tribal-led energy development, with a focus on expanding access to affordable, reliable, and secure power across Indian Country. The funding will be directed toward both community-scale projects and early-stage planning for larger developments that can drive long-term economic growth. The…...

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U.S. Energy Department Partners with SoftBank, AEP on $33.3 Billion Ohio Power and Data Center Project

The U.S. Department of Energy and Department of Commerce on March 20 announced a public-private partnership with SoftBank and AEP Ohio to redevelop federal land, expand energy infrastructure, and support advanced computing development in southern Ohio. The initiative centers on the Portsmouth site in Pike County, where SB Energy, part of SoftBank Group, plans to…...