Generation
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on March 27 voted to approve a motion to convene a public hearing exploring the growing impact of large-scale electric customers — including data centers and other high-energy users — on the state’s electric grid. The hearing, scheduled for the afternoon of
Generation
The U.S. Department of Energy on April 3 announced plans to co-locate data centers and new energy infrastructure on DOE lands.
Generation
GE Vernova recently announced that it secured an order from Springfield City Utilities, Mo., for three units of its LM6000VELOX aeroderivative gas turbine packages aiming to expand electric generation capacity at CU’s 100-megawatt McCartney Generating Station in Springfield, Mo.
Distributed Energy Resources
California community choice aggregator Pioneer Community Energy announced the full territory launch of its Ice Energy program, a program created to lower the air conditioning costs for commercial businesses and help save customers money.
Reliability
Electricity demand in the United States will increase 2% annually and 50% by 2050, according to a new study conducted by PA Consulting and released by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
Electricity Markets
Legislation introduced by state lawmakers in New Hampshire calls for the New Hampshire Department of Energy to investigate the state's withdrawal from ISO New England.
Generation
A bipartisan bill creating an alternative siting pathway for fusion power projects recently passed the Washington State Senate unanimously.
Distributed Energy Resources
The Long Island Power Authority recently marked the one-year anniversary of the initial delivery of power to the public power utility from an offshore wind farm.
Generation
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently issued an order approving the issuance of a certificate for a pipeline project that will supply natural gas to a Tennessee Valley Authority power plant.
Energy Efficiency
The communities of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland collectively reduced customer carbon emissions by about 8,200 tons in 2024 by participating in energy efficiency programs offered through Efficiency Works, which is managed by Platte River Power Authority.