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PJM surplus interconnection can support 153 GW of solar, wind, storage: UC Berkeley researchers
Surplus interconnection capacity can enable rapid resource additions. “There's a demand for anything that can come online in any sort of a reasonable time frame,” EDP Renewables’ David Mindham said.
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Managed EV charging could generate $30B in annual savings by 2035: report
Carefully managing electric vehicle demand could cut all U.S. electric bills by 10% annually, regardless of whether a customer owns an EV, according to new research from ev.energy and The Brattle Group.
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FBI, Cisco warn of Russia-linked hackers targeting critical infrastructure organizations
The intrusions have exploited a vulnerability in Cisco’s networking equipment software.
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Opinion30 years after Chicago’s deadly heatwave, cooling should be recognized as a right
The 1995 heatwave that killed more than 700 people made clear that access to reliable, affordable energy is not a luxury, the authors write.
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Black Hills, Northwestern agree to merge, with eye on serving data centers
Data center development — and their need for major power infrastructure — may drive further consolidation among utilities, according to Jefferies analysts.
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California’s virtual power plant could save $206M by 2028: Brattle
Advocates say the taxpayer-funded Demand Side Grid Support program is critical to reducing energy costs and managing the California grid, but it faces an uncertain future.
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Win-wins are key to securing interregional transmission buy-in: experts
Projects like CapX2020 have found success because there was “something in it for each one of the utilities ... they all saw somewhat of a common vision,” said Beth Soholt, executive director of the Clean Grid Alliance.
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Arizona regulators begin process to repeal state’s renewable standard
The rule requires Arizona utilities to obtain 15% of retail electric sales from renewable energy resources by 2025. That goal has been met, but advocates say the rule is still needed.
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OpinionUtilities: Don’t lose out on advanced metering infrastructure with a short-term vision
There is a revolution of grid-connected devices in the making, writes Laura Sherman, president of the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council.
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NV Energy seeks FERC approval to give wind, solar developers free exit from interconnection queue
Projects with solar or wind components make up nearly 80% of NV Energy's interconnection queue.
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Public EV fast charging poised for ‘robust’ growth: WoodMac
The consultancy firm projected the U.S. public DC fast charger segment will grow at a 14% compound annual rate through 2040 to reach 475,000 ports and generate $3.3 billion in annual market value.
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Lithium-ion battery recyclers see challenges, opportunities under Trump
While the administration has moved to strip electric vehicle incentives and cancel some grants, it’s still focused on lithium’s value as a critical mineral for manufacturers.
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Surging load growth, ‘bubbling unease’ for utilities, others in Q2
Incumbents and startup companies sought to address investor concerns over changes to tax law and tariffs that could pose significant challenges to the electric industry.
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Data center vacancies plummet amid power supply constraints
“Power has become the new real estate,” said Andrew Batson, head of U.S. data center research at JLL.
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OpinionTo reduce electricity bills, repeal the complexity tax on energy savings
Energy waste can be cut and customer outcomes improved by consolidating and expanding efficiency and housing repair programs, writes L. Michelle Moore, the CEO of Groundswell.
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Carbon management platform Gravity launches energy-savings marketplace
The marketplace connects customers with projects offering financial and energy savings based on their energy consumption and carbon accounting data.
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Wind, solar must show ‘significant’ work but ‘no fixed minimum’ under new Treasury rules
To qualify for tax credits, projects will need to meet less cut-and-dried physical construction requirements instead of spending at least 5% of project costs to prove construction had commenced.
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FERC approves cost allocation paths for power plants DOE ordered to run past shutdown dates
The decisions affect Consumers Energy and Constellation Energy, as well as ratepayers in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator and PJM Interconnection footprints.
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6 themes driving grid risk today: NERC
With every aspect of the power grid changing, it's time to rethink traditional system planning and operating approaches, a new report says.
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Clean energy groups challenge DOE grid reliability report
The July 7 resource adequacy report relies on flawed assumptions to support fossil fuels, three trade associations said, in asking for a rehearing.
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California launches $55M state program to expand public EV charging
The state announced the program shortly before the Trump administration unfroze federal funds to support EV charging infrastructure.
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OpinionGone with the Wind: Ordinances in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi discourage renewable investments
When counties adopt smart, balanced rules, they protect property rights, attract investment and avoid costly legal fights. Blanket bans just stall economic growth and limit local control.
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DOT relaunches EV charging fund with stripped-down guidance
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he does not "agree with subsidizing green energy," but he will run the NEVI program "efficiently." Critics said all he did was delay implementation.
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Homeowners rush to install solar ahead of expiring tax credits
Business is booming for residential solar installers, but with an important residential tax credit expiring at the end of this year, the increase could be short-lived.
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Duke Energy proposes merging its Carolina utilities, driving $3.2B in estimated savings
Combining Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress would lead to more efficient system planning and operations, according to the company.
