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The U.S. Energy Information Administration is projecting electricity consumption will continue growing through 2050 at a rate of 0.9% to 1.6%, with data center server energy use a major factor.
On April 6, the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) received notice from Fitch Ratings that the agency had once again affirmed the “AA- with a Stable Outlook” rating for IMEA.
The California Independent System Operator has recommended 38 transmission upgrades in its draft 2025-2026 Transmission Plan, with an estimated cost of $7 billion at full buildout over the next decade.
The Truckee Donner Public Utility District Board of Directors held its March and April board meetings and, among other things, approved an updated energy resource contract, approved a contract to conduct a customer survey and reviewed monthly electric reliability statistics.
The Imperial Irrigation District is prepared to meet the region’s summer energy demands, supported by strategic planning, resource procurement, and continued investments in critical infrastructure to ensure reliable electric service for customers across the district’s power service area.
President Donald Trump recently released a proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2027 which the administration says will cut non-defense energy program funding by 11 percent.
California public power utility Burbank Water and Power recently hosted a Key Account event that brought together some of the utility’s largest commercial customers, along with City of Burbank and BWP leadership, for a deep dive conversation on reliability, infrastructure, and the future of local energy and water service.
Louisiana has launched its first Nuclear Strategic Framework and announced a $45 million federal funding renewal for the Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL) initiative.