Pumped storage hydropower is uniquely positioned to deliver the 24/7, reliability-sensitive power that data centers require, particularly in the Western United States, which is seeing a large increase in data center construction, a new report from the National Hydropower Association said.

The PJM Interconnection is the first grid operator to implement the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s requirement to maximize the usable capacity of existing grid infrastructure by employing more granular and precise thermal ratings, going live with hourly “ambient air” adjusted transmission line ratings on March 4.

Northern Wasco County People's Utility District welcomed Humaira Falkenberg as its new Chief Energy Resource Officer, effective March 2.

The Midcontinent ISO on March 9 announced the third cycle of projects to be evaluated under its Expedited Resource Addition Study (ERAS) process, marking another step toward accelerating the deployment of critical generation resources across the region.

Argo Infrastructure Partners, LP recently announced that Cross-Sound Cable Company, LLC is initiating a project to significantly upgrade and expand its electric transmission system -- Cross-Sound Cable (CSC), a critical high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system connecting the electric grids of New England and Long Island.