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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.
Snohomish County PUD is working to expand how it supports customers and communities in building a more sustainable future through its new Go Sustainable! initiative.
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment and the Tennessee Valley Authority recently announced a Memorandum of Understanding to explore energy resilience opportunities on Army installations in the Tennessee Valley.
The Tennessee Valley Authority recently released details on its third quarter Fiscal Year 2026 financial results. It reported $10 billion in total operating revenues on nearly 122 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity sales for the nine months ending June 30, 2026.
This school year, 44 educators from 17 school districts and 29 schools across South Carolina are ready to share energy lessons gained as part of Santee Cooper’s Energy Educators Institute program, Santee Cooper said on Aug. 11.