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OpinionMaking flexibility work: A concrete framework for the DOE large load proposal
The proposal for interconnecting data centers to the grid calls for load flexibility but gives few details. Former FERC Commissioner Allison Clements and Miles Farmer and Sam Walsh of Roselle LLP fill in the blanks.
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US installed nearly 26 GW of new generating capacity from January to August
Solar dominated capacity additions, according to FERC's monthly report, while a controversial gas pipeline project from New Jersey to New York got a green light.
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CPower says its load relief more than doubled, to 38 GWh
With about 6.7 GW of distributed energy resources under contract, CPower, which is owned by LS Power, is one of the largest virtual power plant platforms in the country.
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DOE rules banning sale of non-condensing water heaters and furnaces can stand, court says
Gas industry groups say they’ll challenge the decision. Andrew deLaski, executive director of the Appliance Standards Awareness Project, called the ruling “a triumph for consumers.”
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US manufacturing dips despite improved demand: PMI
Production deteriorated after expanding in September as tariffs and policy uncertainty continue to raise concerns and weigh on manufacturers across industries.
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Exelon’s advanced data center pipeline grows to 18 GW
The PJM Interconnection’s market monitor continues to call for a review of how a PECO Energy-Amazon data center agreement would affect power costs and reliability.
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Deep DiveWhat the last gas boom (and bust) says about today’s rush to build
Gas power M&A valuations have doubled since 2024, but new generation remains a risky investment, analysts say.
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Southern California Edison’s $28B spending plan centers on wildfires, reliability
SCE expects sales to grow 1% to 3% a year through 2028, with little impact from data centers, CEO Steven Powell said.
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Ormat’s energy storage revenue rises
The vertically integrated renewables firm is investing heavily in battery projects as it moves forward on enhanced geothermal pilots with SLB and Sage Geosystems.
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OpinionWhy this little-known metric will decide the value of future energy resources
The declining effective load carrying capability of short-duration batteries creates a planning dilemma for utilities, writes Fourth Power CEO Arvin Ganesan.
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Xcel proposes doubling battery storage at Minnesota coal plant
Xcel Energy asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for authorization to boost energy storage at its Sherco plant to 600 MW.
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SPP proposes landmark merger of transmission planning, interconnection processes
The “consolidated planning process” it proposed at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will make it easier to bring new power supplies online, the Southwest Power Pool said.
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IRA was hobbled by slow deployment, Biden staffers say in new report
The report suggests how a future administration committed to clean energy deployment could overcome the hurdles the Biden administration faced.
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OpinionWhy yesterday’s power grid security won’t work tomorrow
The modern power grid connects everything — and that means every sensor is now a potential entry point, writes Black & Veatch’s Keon McEwen.
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Dominion says largest US offshore wind project on track
The 2.6-GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is set for completion by the end of 2026 despite vessel delays, the utility company said Friday.
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The week in 5 numbers: Rising power prices amid a utility ‘super-cycle’ spending spree
Plus the federal government makes moves on nuclear development and large load interconnection.
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Schneider Electric sees energy management demand drive strong quarter
Data center, hotel and retail customers snapped up Schneider’s software, systems and services as it readies new energy technology market positioning.
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Gas continues to dominate Entergy plans as data center pipeline grows
The company has agreements for several notable large load projects with Google and Meta and expects substantial load growth from commercial and industrial customers through 2029.
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NextEra aims to restart Iowa nuclear plant by early 2029
The company’s deal with Google to reopen the 615-MW Duane Arnold nuclear plant, which stopped operating in 2020, is still subject to regulatory approval.
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OpinionThe era of ‘free’ excess renewable energy is over
With rising energy demand, wasting power will soon be an unaffordable luxury. High-efficiency long-duration energy storage is key to achieving both our climate goals and economic viability.
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Southern inks 7 GW of large load contracts, eyes 50 GW more
The company saw sales growth across all customer classes in the third quarter. Data center usage up was up 17% year over year, according to a Thursday earnings presentation.
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Trade, policy ‘headwinds’ push First Solar to boost US production
The Arizona-based solar module manufacturer commissioned its newest facility in August and plans to add 3.7 GW in annual finishing capacity by next December.
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Xcel Energy rolls out $60 billion capital spending plan
The utility is planning 7.5 GW of renewable generation, 3 GW of gas generation, 1.9 GW of energy storage, 1,500 miles of high-voltage transmission and $5 billion for wildfire mitigation.
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US has onshored full solar supply chain: SEIA
With Corning’s Michigan silicon ingot and wafer factory online, the U.S. can now produce all major components.
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OpinionData centers as engines of economic growth
Regulators should create pathways for utilities to test, scale and recover costs for forward-looking solutions that meet new economic demands, writes Jeff Jakubiak, a partner at Vinson & Elkins.
