Reliability
A summary about what went right, what went wrong, and what needs to change in the electric sector following Winter Storm Uri based on what we know from hearings at...
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on June 16 launched two rulemakings aimed at improving the reliability of the bulk power system against the threats of extreme weather.
Distributed Energy Resources
Orsted on Jan. 25 said that it will reposition Skipjack Wind, a combined 966-megawatt project in development off the coast of the Delmarva peninsula, for future offtake opportunities.
Various advanced nuclear generation technologies in development, including public power-involved projects, and why advocates see the technology as important for the future electric system.
Electricity Markets
The Midcontinent ISO and the Organization of MISO States recently released the 2025 OMS-MISO Survey results, reinforcing near-term resource adequacy risks as demand for electricity rises across the region.
Electricity Markets
ISO New England has issued its 2026 Annual Work Plan, outlining major projects for the coming year.
Generation
The Lansing Board of Water & Light on July 19 announced its plan to build over 650 megawatts of clean energy projects to support its clean energy goals and meet future regional load growth.
Transmission
In a landmark decision, the Public Utility Commission of Texas on April 24 approved a plan to build the Electric Reliability Council of Texas region’s first extra high voltage transmission lines to meet the Permian Basin’s rapidly growing power needs.
Electricity Markets
PacifiCorp became the first entity in the Western United States to formally commit to a regional coordinated energy market by recently signing an implementation agreement with the California ISO for its Extended Day-Ahead Market.
Bonds and Financing
Fitch Ratings has upgraded to “AA” from “AA-“ bonds issued by the City of Bryan, Texas, on behalf of the Bryan Texas Utilities city electric system.