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.

Utilities: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

To 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gone 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.

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.

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.

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.

$3.1B annual cost estimated for fossil fuel plants DOE won’t allow to retire

One coal plant owner told the SEC it spent $29 million in the first 38 days of an Energy Department order to keep it online.

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FERC paved the way for smart grid solutions. States must take the next step.

Grid planners can quickly squeeze more out of existing assets using grid-enhancing technology. State regulators should evaluate these options for local upgrades and longer-term regional planning.

Heat pump adoption expected to grow despite federal shift

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act accelerates a move toward affordability, ease of installation and retrofit readiness, according to one manufacturer.

New Jersey delays JCP&L offshore wind transmission project by 30 months

The Trump administration has moved to slow or halt the development of renewables, including New Jersey's first offshore wind project, the 1.5-GW Atlantic Shores 1.

White House names Democrat Rosner to lead FERC

Agency observers expect the White House will replace Rosner once two pending Republican FERC nominees — Laura Swett and David LaCerte — are seated at the commission.

Why Texas’ backup plan is a warning sign for grid operations nationwide

We need new power lines and generators, but they won’t arrive in time to handle surging demand. What we can do now is operate smarter with software-based operational intelligence to reduce curtailment, ease congestion and lower consumer costs.

Nuveen raises $1.3B for energy and power infrastructure fund

The fund will look to capitalize on a global growing need for power. Nuveen manages more than $35 billion in infrastructure assets, including some U.S. solar and battery storage.