DOE Plans $1.9 Billion for 31 Transmission Upgrade Projects Across 26 States
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity has selected 31 projects across 26...
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Category: Power Grid
Texas Pauses Data Center Permits
Texas has directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to stop issuing permits sought by data center projects while state agencies review their electricity and water demands. The directive extends an earlier...
Read MoreNew York Approves $3.26 Billion Propel NY Transmission Project
The New York Public Service Commission has granted an Article VII certificate for the $3.26 billion Propel NY Energy project. The decision allows developers New York Transco and the New York Power Authority to move forward with...
Read MoreHitachi Energy Plans $528 Million Transformer Factory in Mississippi
Hitachi Energy plans to invest $528 million in a transformer factory in Gallman, Mississippi. The company expects to begin construction in late 2026 and start production in 2029, and estimates that the project will create more...
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Texas Regulators Approve 370-Mile Howard–Solstice Transmission Line
The Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved the 370-mile Howard–Solstice transmission...
Read MoreCypress Creek Begins Construction on 2.5 GW Solar and Storage Project in Arkansas
Cypress Creek Energy has begun construction on the first two phases of the Steel River Energy Center in Mississippi County, Arkansas. Once completed in 2029, the three-phase project will deliver 2.5 GWdc of solar generation and...
Read MoreDOE Releases Draft National Transmission Needs Study for Public Review
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity has released the draft 2026 National Transmission Needs Study, identifying growing demand for additional transmission infrastructure to maintain grid reliability...
Read MoreKKR to Acquire EDF Power Solutions’ North American Operations for $4.2 Billion
KKR has agreed to acquire the U.S. and Canadian operations of EDF power solutions from the EDF Group in a transaction valued at approximately $4.2 billion. The agreement also includes potential additional payments of up to $390...
Read MoreEversource Launches Targeted Demand Response Pilot in Massachusetts
Eversource has launched ConnectedSolutions+, a pilot demand response program that rewards businesses for reducing electricity use during periods of peak demand. The program targets areas with grid constraints or high levels of...
Read MoreElectricity Demand Growth: ICF
The report, Electricity demand growth: How will the grid keep pace?, finds that the U.S. power system currently has only about 26 GW of excess generating capacity above minimum resource adequacy requirements, which is roughly 3%...
Read MoreGoogle Signs 100 MW Capacity Agreement With Voltus Across PJM Grid
Google has signed a three-year agreement with virtual power plant operator Voltus to secure up to 100 MW of capacity across the PJM Interconnection grid. The agreement aims to support growing electricity demand while improving...
Read MoreCalifornia Approves 400 MW Battery Storage Project in Alameda County
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved the 400 MW Potentia-Viridi Battery Energy Storage System in Alameda County through its expedited Opt-In Certification program. The project will add 3,200 MWh of energy storage...
Read MoreNextEra Energy to Acquire Dominion Energy in $66.8 Billion Utility Merger
NextEra Energy has agreed to acquire Dominion Energy in a $66.8 billion all-stock transaction. The deal will create one of the largest utility and energy infrastructure companies in the United States. The merger reflects growing...
Read MoreNew York Awards Over $6 Million for Vehicle-to-Grid Integration Projects
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) awarded more than $6 million to seven projects focused on integrating electric vehicles into the state’s electric grid. The funding supports technologies...
Read MoreEnbridge Advances $1.2 Billion Wyoming Solar and Storage Project for Meta Data Centers
Enbridge is developing a $1.2 billion solar and battery storage project in Wyoming to support Meta’s growing data center operations in the United States. The project expands the companies’ renewable energy partnership, which now...
Read MoreEDP Renewables and Meta Sign Agreement for 250 MW Solar Project
EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) and Meta have signed a long-term power purchase agreement for the 250 MW Cypress Knee Solar project in Chicot County, Arkansas. EDPR will develop and operate the utility-scale solar...
Read MorePastoria Solar Project Comes Online to Support Water Project Decarbonization
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has brought the 105 MW Pastoria Solar Project online to support decarbonization of the State Water Project (SWP). The project will supply renewable energy to one of the largest...
Read MoreFervo Energy and Turboden Sign 1.75 GW Geothermal Turbine Supply Agreement
Fervo Energy has signed a three-year framework agreement with Turboden America LLC to supply turbines for next-generation geothermal projects. The agreement covers up to 1.75 GW of power generation capacity across multiple U.S....
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DOE Launches $1.9 Billion Program to Upgrade U.S. Power Grid Capacity
The U.S. Department of Energy has launched a $1.9 billion funding program to accelerate upgrades...
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DOE Partnership to Develop 10 GW Data Center and Power Infrastructure in Ohio
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Commerce have launched a...
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