Robert Walton
Senior Editor | @TeamWetDogRobert has spent 25 years covering energy policy and regulation, with a focus on natural gas and electric utilities. In addition to a journalism degree from the University of South Carolina, he has a culinary diploma from the Art Institute of Washington. His documentary photography has been supported by the National Endowment of the Arts. He lives in the Finger Lakes region of New York.
6611 articles by Robert Walton
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Commercial electricity use will likely surpass residential in 2027: EIA
May 15, 2026 -
US annual electricity consumption to grow 55% by 2050: NEMA
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Duke Energy added 2.7 GW of contracted data centers in Q1
May 6, 2026 -
NERC issues Level 3 alert, mandates action to address data center load losses
May 5, 2026 -
ISO New England trims 10-year forecast based on electrification outlook
May 4, 2026 -
DTE sees up to 8.4 GW data center opportunity
May 1, 2026 -
Meta deal adds to Entergy’s $57B, 4-year capital plan
April 30, 2026 -
Extended heat wave could cripple New York’s grid this summer: NYISO
April 28, 2026 -
DTE proposes $474M Michigan electric rate hike
April 24, 2026 -
CenterPoint to energize 8 GW of data center load by 2029
April 23, 2026 -
What does Trump’s wartime powers flex mean for transformers and other grid equipment shortages?
April 22, 2026 -
Sudden data center load losses prompt NERC alert, recommendations
April 21, 2026 -
ERCOT says Texas demand could quadruple but cautions forecast may be inflated
April 16, 2026 -
Utility investment plans jump 21%, further threatening affordability: PowerLines
April 15, 2026 -
Solar generation to rise 17% this summer: EIA
April 13, 2026 -
EPA proposes weakening power plant coal ash protections
April 10, 2026 -
NERC is ‘actively monitoring the grid’ following Iran-linked cyber threat
April 8, 2026 -
Minnesota approves Xcel’s utility-owned battery program
April 6, 2026 -
Texas opens $350M advanced nuclear grant program
April 2, 2026 -
Expect retail electricity prices to rise further: LBNL/Brattle
April 1, 2026 -
Oncor, LCRA propose up to 244 miles of 765-kV Texas transmission
March 31, 2026 -
Ameren begins testing dynamic line rating technology
March 30, 2026 -
Winter Storm Fern highlighted need for expanded interregional transmission, Senate hears
March 27, 2026 -
DOE extends emergency operations at 2 Indiana coal plants
March 24, 2026 -
DOE taps SoftBank arm to develop 9.2 GW of gas generation in Ohio
March 20, 2026
