transmission lines
Generation
The Organization of MISO States and the Midcontinent ISO have released the results of the 2026 OMS-MISO Survey, which shows that states and utilities across the region are planning record levels of resource additions over the next five years.
transmission towers
Generation
Utah Municipal Power Agency (UMPA), a joint action agency, and Mainspring Energy on Feb. 9 announced UMPA’s selection of Mainspring Linear Generators to supply 48 MW of new dispatchable local generation capacity. The greenfield project, scheduled to begin operation in central Utah in 2027, will cost-effectively deliver significant new capacity to UMPA’s member cities.
Exploring the buzz behind the potential benefits of a new RTO in the Southeast, and a reminder of lessons learned for how some RTO rules can counter these benefits.
Security
About the Issue Cyber and physical security related to electric system infrastructure - collectively known as grid security - comprises four key pillars: Mandatory and enforceable standards Information sharing Public-private partnerships Preparedness exercises Standards The North American Electric
storage
While lithium-ion technology has been king of the hill when it comes to energy storage options for utilities, this year could prove to be a key inflection point for the emergence of alternative energy storage technologies in the U.S. if recent developments are any indication.
plant
Generation
The U.S. Department of Energy on Aug. 14 awarded Pacific Gas and Electric $271 million to help support Diablo Canyon Power Plant’s extended operations.
Transmission towers
Electricity Markets
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on July 23 will convene a technical conference to discuss the PJM Interconnection’s governance and stakeholder process.
grid
Electricity Markets
Renewable generation is growing quickly in Texas’ electric market, but the state is at risk of rising curtailments unless transmission resources also increase, according to the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration.
solar
Distributed Energy Resources
ContourGlobal on March 25 announced the installation of the last photovoltaic panel at Black Hollow Sun, marking a major milestone for the completion of the 324 MWp solar facility near Fort Collins, Colorado.
nuke
Generation
The Idaho National Laboratory and Microsoft have announced a collaboration to use Microsoft’s Azure cloud and artificial intelligence technologies to streamline the nuclear permitting and licensing application process.