The Tennessee Valley Authority is interested in reviewing proposals for new energy and capacity resources for possible Power Purchase Agreement(s) and/or Energy Storage Agreement(s) within its 2026 Resource Solicitation Cluster Request for Proposals.

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The PJM Interconnection has issued a Cold Weather Alert for its entire footprint serving 13 states and the District of Columbia for Feb. 7–9.

Arizona State University and Salt River Project are working together with Airborne Snow Observatories, Inc. on an innovative project to measure snowpack across the Arizona watershed -- providing crucial data for improving water management.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Feb. 3 announced $4 million in funding that will support clean energy workforce development programs across New York State.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is launching a significant reorganization to streamline decision making, consolidate functions, and align with national goals for more efficient licensing and deployment of safe, innovative nuclear technology, it said on Feb. 4.