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Maryland lawmakers back data center transmission cost complaint at FERC

The PJM Interconnection improperly makes ratepayers pay for data center-driven transmission projects that don’t benefit them, according to Maryland's ratepayer advocate.

Fewer storms, not less risk: El Niño will bring mixed results across US power systems

The climate pattern should reduce Atlantic storm activity this year, but utilities still face localized power outage concerns as flooding and wildfires shift to other parts of the country, experts say.

DOJ intervenes on behalf of xAI in data center gas turbine lawsuit

The Department of Defense said the xAI data center powered by the gas plant is critical to national security, revealing Grok was used to fire thousands of missiles in the Iran war.

Major critical infrastructure disruptions are inevitable, acting CISA chief says

In recent years, the U.S. government has reoriented its cybersecurity strategy away from prevention and toward resilience.

Budderfly and Viridi team up to install ‘fail-safe’ batteries at commercial facilities

Coupled with other efficiency measures offered through Budderfly’s energy-as-a-service solution, on-site batteries can reduce facilities’ energy expenses by up to 70%, Budderfly CEO Al Subbloie said. 

Trump administration buys out 4 more offshore wind leases for $765M

Invenergy will redirect the funds toward natural gas plants in Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri as well as geothermal projects, the U.S. Department of the Interior said.

California gas generation down 60% from 2024 as solar, imports surge

Solar generation in CAISO increased 21% from January through May compared with the same period in 2024, the Energy Information Administration said.

NextEra to pay $150M to settle charges related to Florida political misconduct allegations

The agreement comes about a month after NextEra Energy proposed merging with Dominion Energy in a $67 billion deal.

Carbon Direct releases low-carbon fuels criteria to help voluntary buyers

The new criteria seeks to help corporate and organizational buyers understand what makes a “high-quality” low-carbon fuel and build on past standards from the climate solutions company.

New 339-mile transmission line brings Canadian hydropower to NYC

The Champlain-Hudson line is expected to meet up to 20% of New York City’s electricity needs, bringing clean energy from Montreal to the Astoria Energy Complex in Queens.

What could save Arizona millions in customer and infrastructure costs? Residential pool pumps.

If Arizona Public Service and Salt River Project customers were to schedule pool pump operations at midday instead of at night, it could shift up to 820 MW into off-peak tariffs, ASU researchers said.

Heat pump shipments rise through April, with more use for both heating and cooling

Ongoing legal battles regarding non-condensing commercial gas water heaters and residential gas furnaces have not yet slowed U.S. gas storage water-heater shipments, AHRI data shows.

Managed, bidirectional EV charging advances with utility, automaker support

General Motors and Rivian announcements this month underscore the growing U.S. electric vehicle fleet’s load management potential.

Northeast states eye offshore HVDC transmission as Trump drops wind fight

Three reports published Monday lay out recommendations for development of an offshore transmission system and highlight the potential for high voltage direct current technology.

Dominion Energy, Santee Cooper receive state approval for $5B gas project

The South Carolina Public Service Commission dismissed calls from the Sierra Club to impose a cost cap on the Canadys project or require the utilities to commit to retiring coal-fired units.

Energy Dome, Salt River Project to build 19-MW CO2 battery system

The project is expected to come online in 2029 and store enough energy to power around 4,275 homes for 10 hours, Salt River Project said.

Peak Energy, GM partner to scale domestic sodium-ion battery supplies

Peak cofounder and CEO Landon Mossburg told Utility Dive the technology is “purpose-built” for AI data centers and grid-scale applications.

In wildfire country, every home should be a microgrid

As wildfire risk grows, there are increasing calls to “bury the lines.” Undergrounding has its place, but it's not the only answer, writes Cameron Brooks, executive director of Think Microgrid.

Modular approach can speed data center construction by 30%: Flex

More power, cooling and IT equipment is moving outside data halls in a shift that could help “future-proof” computing facilities, a company executive told Facilities Dive.

Utility sector outlook deteriorates on affordability concerns: Fitch

Utilities are expected to make $240 billion in capital expenditures this year, but political and regulatory pressure could put timely cost recovery at risk, the ratings agency said.

Judge overturns DOE’s cancellation of $82.1M in clean energy grants

The plaintiffs argued the 11 grantees – based in New York, Oregon, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Colorado – were targeted because those states voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris.

DOE extends TransAlta Centralia Unit 2 emergency order

The U.S. Department of Energy on Friday said the order to keep the last coal plant in Washington state online is needed to help meet peak summer demand.

Connecticut AG, agencies ask FERC to cut Eversource, Avangrid RTO adder

A new state law requires the utilities to participate in ISO New England, making them ineligible for an extra 0.5% return on equity, according to a complaint filed at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Distributed solar’s overlooked role: Keeping farmland out of the real estate market

If we want farmland to stay farmland, we have to be open-minded about what farming looks like today, writes Abby Broedlin, vice president of asset management at Nautilus Solar Energy.

1M+ customers have connected solar to PG&E’s grid

Pacific Gas & Electric said the milestone comes during an industry shift from “a one‑way grid to an interactive system where customer energy resources are increasingly part of the solution.”