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This summer has seen utilities either implement or actively prepare for the use of public safety power shutoffs -- a proactive step aimed at lowering the chances that power equipment could spark wildfires in the face of adverse weather conditions such as extreme winds.
The Navajo Tribal Utility Authority recently announced the successful conclusion of the 2026 Light Up Navajo VII electrification initiative, resulting in 269 homes of Navajo families connected to the electric grid for the very first time.
The PJM Interconnection is evaluating potential changes to interconnection reliability requirements, including existing and future ride-through standards and practices for Large Loads, specifically computational loads such as data centers and crypto-mining facilities, in the wake of a July 22 event that saw nearly 4,000 MW of data center load trip offline unexpectedly in Virginia.
To improve connectivity between the nation’s grid systems and help enable rapid growth, the Southwest Power Pool's Board of Directors has approved the Western and Eastern Interconnection Capacity Expansion High-Priority Study, referred to as WE EXPAND.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration is forecasting U.S. marketed natural gas production will average 122.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2026, surpassing the previous record of 118.5 Bcf/d set in 2025.
BHE Montana, an energy producer, operator and services provider that began participating in the California ISO's Western Energy Imbalance Market in 2026, has formally committed to joining the California ISO-managed Extended Day-Ahead Market in 2028.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted the PJM Interconnection's new requirements for PJM Market Participants to show proof of financial health to be eligible to participate in PJM markets.
Seattle City Light recently unveiled its new distributed energy resources webpage, a centralized hub designed to help customers learn about accessing solar power, battery storage, and other clean energy technologies.