The PJM Interconnection Board of Managers on July 27 directed the grid operator to pursue a series of near-term measures intended to strengthen electric system reliability as rapidly growing large electricity users outpace the addition of new generating resources. The board authorized two filings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: one establishing a one-time Reliability…...
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on July 27 announced a public stakeholder meeting scheduled for July 30 to discuss its proposed statewide Virtual Power Plant program, as the regulator seeks input on a straw proposal aimed at improving grid reliability, lowering electricity costs and expanding the use of distributed energy resources. The proposal,…...
States across the U.S. are advancing utility-scale and distributed storage through new procurements and…Read the full report …...
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 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…...
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…...
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…...
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.
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,…...
