The U.S. Energy Department on June 9 released a national fusion strategy aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of fusion energy, with the goal of supporting fusion pilot plants and commercial power generation by the mid-2030s. The initiative outlines federal priorities for research, infrastructure, workforce development, and industry collaboration as the U.S. seeks to…...
New York Independent System Operator on June 9 released its annual Power Trends 2026 report, warning that accelerating electricity demand, growing uncertainty around future load forecasts, and tightening reliability margins are increasing pressure on New York’s electric system. The grid operator outlined an “all-of-the-above” resource strategy that relies on competitive wholesale electricity markets to support…...
Recent legislative and regulatory actions reflect a growing push for stricter oversight of large load customers, as states seek to prevent the…Read the full report…...
Recent legislative and regulatory actions reflect a growing push for stricter oversight of large load customers, as states seek to prevent the costs of grid upgrades and reliability investments from being shifted onto residential and small-business ratepayers.
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative participating states on June 5 announced results from the program’s 72nd carbon allowance auction, which cleared at $35 per allowance, generating approximately $642 million for reinvestment in energy efficiency, renewable energy, electrification, greenhouse gas reduction, and customer assistance programs across the region. A total of 18.3 million allowances were sold…...
The U.S. Department of Energy on June 4 announced up to $500 million in Defense Production Act funding for coal-fired power plants and export infrastructure, advancing the Trump administration’s broader strategy to preserve coal generation as a source of reliable baseload power and a pillar of U.S. energy security. The funding package includes up to…...
The U.S. Department of Energy and Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on June 4 announced a $1 billion strategic research partnership that makes Japan the first international participant in the Genesis Mission, a national initiative focused on accelerating scientific discovery through artificial intelligence (AI)…...
ISO New England on June 3 reported that wholesale electricity costs in the six-state region increased sharply in 2025 as higher natural gas prices, carbon pricing programs, and tighter supply conditions pushed electricity market prices higher. The grid operator’s latest Annual Markets Report concluded that wholesale electricity markets remained competitive despite rising costs. Total wholesale…...
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on May 29 approved a portfolio of transmission upgrades designed to ease grid congestion, lower electricity costs, and improve the delivery of renewable energy across the state. The decision follows the commission’s review of the 2025 Grid Enhancing Technologies Report, submitted by Minnesota’s major transmission owners under a 2024 state…...
The California Air Resources Board on May 29 adopted revisions to the state’s Cap-and-Invest Program, strengthening emissions limits through 2045 while expanding consumer protections and support for energy-intensive industries. The updates are intended to keep California on track to meet its climate goals, provide long-term market certainty, and address affordability concerns amid economic uncertainty and…...
Interest in modernizing gas utility planning continues to grow as regulators, utilities, and other stakeholders assess the implications of decarbonization goals for existing distribution systems. Recent developments reflect efforts to…Read the full report …...
