Power producers ask FERC to reverse MISO’s $280M capacity auction ‘adjustment’

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator faces two complaints over its handling of a software error that affected the results of its last planning resource auction.

ISO-NE opposes refund to BP Energy Retail Co. for $6M in billing errors

Eversource Energy and the Retail Energy Supply Association urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve a resettlement for all affected power suppliers.

Clean energy industry preps ahead of impending FEOC guidance

The foreign-entity-of-concern guidance is likely to be “taxpayer-friendly” and should be released by the end of January, according to an analysis from strategy firm Capstone.

Russia-linked hackers breach critical infrastructure organizations via edge devices

“The targeting demonstrates sustained focus on the energy sector supply chain,” Amazon’s threat intelligence team wrote in a blog post Monday.

Coordinating short-, ultra-long-duration storage unlocks maximum clean energy value

The United States needs to integrate short-duration energy storage with multi-day storage to build a secure, reliable grid, Noon Energy’s Aric Saunders writes.

Grid operators, ratepayers shouldn’t fear flexible data centers: GridCARE

The startup says its analysis shows that if a 1-GW data center incorporates “just modest amounts of flexibility,” it could reduce costs by 5% across all customer classes or unlock more than $1.35 billion in capital for the utility.

Tribal nations regroup after loss of federal funding for clean energy

“We know the demand for energy is only going to continue in the coming years,” said Clara Pratte, founder of the solar company Navajo Power. “And in terms of tribal communities, we have to be players in this world.”

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FERC poised to issue decision on colocating large loads in PJM

The agency’s plan to issue an order at its Dec. 18 open meeting is likely a boon for nuclear and gas-fired power plant owners that want to sell electricity to colocated data centers, analysts said.

CISA updates cybersecurity benchmarks for critical infrastructure organizations

The agency streamlined and supplemented goals it first issued in 2022 for critical infrastructure operators, including utilities, grid operators and power providers. 

Thermal batteries are ready. Our electricity rules aren’t.

Exposing thermal batteries to real-time market signals would help lower system costs and strengthen America’s manufacturing base and AI infrastructure, write Katherine Hamilton and Isaac Brown of the Thermal Battery Alliance. 

Grid-scale battery energy storage systems face heightened risk of cyberattack

Experts warn that state-linked threat groups are actively searching for ways to disrupt the industry amid growing power demand in the U.S.

The week in 5 numbers: DOJ ramps up antitrust action, Texas’ grid growth may slow

Plus, the turbine backlog that isn’t going away.

Duke University launches power sector ‘competitiveness’ dashboard for Southeast

The Southern states ranked most “competitive” all participated in regional transmission organizations or independent system operators, researchers noted.

New York targets power sector carbon allowances in proposed climate regulations

The amendments would reduce the annual budget of CO2 allowances through 2037, including the number of voluntary renewable energy purchases. 

CCS generation projects are coming. New ways to track and claim their emissions must follow.

Clean energy buyers need a mechanism to claim the low-carbon attributes of carbon capture and storage to advance this method of reducing CO2 emissions from electric generation, NorthBridge Group experts write.

GE Vernova expects to end 2025 with an 80-GW gas turbine backlog that stretches into 2029

CEO Scott Strazik said he expects gas turbine reservations to be sold out through 2030 by the end of 2026. Wind remains the weakest of the company’s three business lines.

Bill to expand weatherization programs passes through House committee

The bill would raise the average subsidy per housing unit from $6,500 to $12,000 for low-income households. It comes as the federal government and some states cut back on efficiency programs. 

California releases draft text for climate disclosure regulations

Entities covered by SB 253  — which mandates emissions reporting from companies generating over $1 billion in revenue — would need to submit their Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by Aug. 10, 2026. 

DHL adds Tesla Semi to California fleet

The logistics company said the electric truck is traveling approximately 100 miles per day and requires charging once per week. 

To power the AI revolution, we need a grid built for speed

Advancing AI requires utility incentive reforms that value digital upgrades like advanced metering and distributed energy resource management systems, Schneider Electric’s Jeannie Salo writes.

EIA cuts 2026 power generation forecast by more than a percentage point

The Energy Information Administration revised down its projection based on how much large load electricity demand has come online so far this year, particularly in Texas, “and its implications for near-term growth.”

NYPA adopts 5.5-GW renewables plan amid concerns over affordability, policy changes

Developers with major solar, wind and storage projects in the New York Power Authority’s updated plan include AES, EDF Renewable Energy, Forward Power and Orenda.

Permitting reform is critical to meeting our AI moon shot

Congress can either deliver durable permitting reform or continue outsourcing America’s future to Moscow and Beijing, writes Tim Tarpley, president of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council.

Batteries to provide grid support in transmission-constrained Pacific Northwest: BrightNight

The 200-MW/800-MWh Greenwater Energy Storage Project near Tacoma, Washington, will help integrate renewables and alleviate grid congestion along the Interstate 5 corridor, its developer says.

Amazon to scale AI-enabled efficiency tool after pilot shaves 15% from energy use

The e-commerce giant plans to deploy Trane Technologies’ BrainBox AI platform across more than 30 sites within its grocery fulfillment and distribution network in the U.S.