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The PJM Interconnection has launched an effort to rethink the future of its wholesale electricity markets.
Legislation that creates a pathway for Colorado Springs Utilities to operate a coal-fired unit until Dec. 31, 2032, passed the Colorado Senate.
The Tennessee Valley Authority on May 5 reported $6.6 billion in total operating revenues on nearly 82 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity sales for the six months ending March 31, 2026.
The Tennessee Valley Authority released an existing generation resource Request for Proposals for firm capacity and energy offers between 50 MW and 1,000 MW.
This year, Memphis Light Gas and Water ranked second among peer utilities for low rates in the winter.
The GIS Certification Institute announced that the Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG) has been recognized as a GISCI Endorsing Employer.
Virginia has returned as a participant of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Virginia’s participation, along with its compliance requirements, will resume July 1, 2026.
California energy leaders on May 4 reported a generally positive outlook for summer 2026 grid reliability, citing major gains in battery storage, clean energy deployment, forecasting, and emergency preparedness following years of investment and planning.