Energy Storage
Plans to construct a first of its kind long-duration energy storage system of its kind in the United States are advancing following approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
Distributed Energy Resources
Enbridge Inc. on July 22 announced that it has reached a final investment decision on Clear Fork, a 600 MW solar project in Texas. Clear Fork will be a utility scale solar facility located near San Antonio, Texas, with 600 MW of capacity. Construction is underway, and the facility is expected to
Generation
The U.S. Department of Energy on July 24 announced the next steps in the Trump administration’s plan to accelerate the development of AI infrastructure through siting on DOE lands.
Electricity Markets
The Western Energy Markets Governing Body, in its first vote under the California Independent System Operator's new, more independent governance structure, has approved the continued use of an important reliability feature known as the Western Energy Imbalance Market Assistance Energy Transfers.
Generation
The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects U.S. coal-fired power plants to remain relatively well-stocked through the end of next year.
Community Engagement
As a new addition to its 2025 Summer Youth Program, the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities hosted its first-ever Future Leaders Day on July 18.