Data Center Expansion Reshapes Utility Planning and Rate Design
Electricity demand is rising faster and more unevenly than anticipated, drawing increased attention to long-term resource planning and…Read the full report…...
Visual Primer: Data Center Expansion Reshapes Utility Planning and Rate Design
Electricity demand is rising faster and more unevenly than anticipated, drawing increased attention to long-term resource planning and rate design approaches.
Michigan PSC Sets New Rules to Expand Public Engagement in High-Voltage Transmission Siting
The Michigan Public Service Commission on Jan. 29 approved new voluntary filing guidelines aimed at improving public engagement and increasing routing flexibility for proposed high-voltage electric transmission lines, a move designed to address landowner concerns and strengthen confidence in the state’s transmission siting process. The action establishes clearer expectations for transmission developers seeking certificates of…...
NERC Warns of Escalating Grid Reliability Risks as U.S. Power Demand Surges Over the Next Decade
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation on Jan. 29 released its 2025 Long-Term Reliability Assessment, finding that resource adequacy risks across the North American bulk power system are intensifying over the next 10 years as electricity demand accelerates faster than new generation and infrastructure additions. The assessment identifies rapid growth in large loads, particularly data…...
U.S. Energy Department Seeks State Partnerships for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses
The U.S. Energy Department on Jan. 28 launched a new initiative to strengthen domestic nuclear energy capabilities by issuing a request for information inviting states to express interest in hosting Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses. The action represents an early step toward potential voluntary federal and state partnerships designed to modernize the nation’s nuclear fuel cycle…...
State Policies Drive Solar Momentum Amid Federal Constraints
While the federal landscape for solar energy has shifted toward more restrictive policies and spending cuts, state efforts to expand…Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: State Policies Drive Solar Momentum Amid Federal Constraints
While the federal landscape for solar energy has shifted toward more restrictive policies and spending cuts, state efforts to expand deployment are increasingly shaping the pace and direction of growth.
U.S. Energy Department Announces $155 Million for 16 National Lab Projects to Boost Industrial Innovation
The U.S. Energy Department’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation on Jan. 22 selected 16 projects totaling $155 million to expand capabilities at the U.S. National Laboratories to develop and scale technologies that improve industrial efficiency and competitiveness. The awards are designed to drive process innovation, lower production costs, and strengthen long-term economic value…...
U.S. Energy Department Overhauls Energy Loan Portfolio, Targets $83 Billion in Biden-Era Commitments
The U.S. Energy Department on Jan. 22 announced a major restructuring of its federal energy lending operations, stating that the Office of Energy Dominance Financing will restructure, revise, or eliminate more than $83 billion in loans and conditional commitments tied to the Biden administration’s portfolio. The move is framed as a portfolio reset intended to…...
New Jersey Governor Signs Orders to Freeze Rate Hikes, Fast-Track New Power Supply
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on Jan. 20 signed two executive orders aimed at immediate utility bill relief and accelerated in-state power development, positioning the action as an emergency response to escalating electricity costs and affordability pressure. The first order directs near-term ratepayer protections ahead of electricity bill increases expected in June and ties the…...