The California Independent System Operator on July 30 released its first Western Energy Markets Quarterly Benefits Report, combining the long-running assessment of the Western Energy Imbalance Market, or WEIM, with the inaugural results from its Extended Day-Ahead Market, or EDAM. The expanded report provides a broader view of how coordinated real-time and day-ahead electricity trading…...
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 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…...
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…...
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…...
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 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…...
