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Average US electricity prices rose 9% year over year in February: EIA
Revenue per kilowatt hour for electricity — a proxy for retail rates — rose by 26.3% in Virginia, 21.9% in Ohio and 19.5% in Pennsylvania, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
By Diana DiGangi • April 24, 2026 -
DTE proposes $474M Michigan electric rate hike
The utility also made a conditional promise to freeze rate hikes for two years if its request is approved. State legislators are weighing a proposal to increase the minimum time between rate cases from one to three years.
By Robert Walton • April 24, 2026 -
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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources.
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Economic development group pushes Congress on permitting reform
In a ‘fly-in’ this week, the Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy emphasized the economic benefits of faster permitting as electricity demand rises.
By Brian Martucci • April 23, 2026 -
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GE Vernova gas turbine backlog hits 100 GW as prices rise
“The dollar-per-kilowatt growth is going to be very healthy in the second quarter of this year,” CEO Scott Strazik said of turbine sales. The company also saw big jumps in orders for grid and wind power equipment.
By Brian Martucci • April 23, 2026 -
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PJM market monitor opposes waivers for Constellation’s Three Mile Island nuclear restart
Constellation needs the waivers from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to fully deliver power as soon as the unit restarts, possibly next year. It has a 20-year deal to sell all the energy, capacity and clean energy attributes to Microsoft for data centers.
By Ethan Howland • April 23, 2026 -
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OpinionAlaska’s energy challenges require a national response
Alaska energy modernization should be treated as a national infrastructure priority, writes Northwest Public Power Association CEO Kurt Miller.
By Kurt Miller • April 22, 2026 -
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Kentucky utilities eye 266-MW pumped storage project as demand drives renewed interest
Two PPL utilities — Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities — are studying the project. But at about $4.9 million/MW, it doesn’t appear viable without a data center hyperscaler willing to pay for it, Jefferies analysts said.
By Ethan Howland • April 21, 2026 -
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MISO expects load to jump 35% by 2035 on data center growth
However, data center development plans "widen uncertainty" in the long-term outlook, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator cautioned. Utilities need more dynamic planning models to cope, Stephanie Chesnick Cutter of EY told Utility Dive.
By Ethan Howland • April 20, 2026 -
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FERC tees up June decision on data center interconnection reform
Other open meeting takeaways: Chairman Swett is “perplexed” on PJM backstop auction, the agency rejected a renewable developer’s $44-million waiver request, and zombie dockets die.
By Ethan Howland • April 17, 2026 -
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OpinionAfter 2 years, ratepayer pain and political fallout from Georgia’s nuclear plant Vogtle
Texas built 36 GW of solar and storage in four years, for about $36 billion. Georgia built 2 GW of nuclear in 15 years at the same cost, writes Patty Durand, founder of Georgians for Affordable Energy.
By Patty Durand • April 17, 2026 -
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ERCOT says Texas demand could quadruple but cautions forecast may be inflated
The forecast is “preliminary,” said grid officials, who may request changes to the analysis. It is based on ERCOT forecasting, as well as utilities working directly with large load customers.
By Robert Walton • April 16, 2026 -
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Wright defends actions on coal plants, funding cuts in testy House hearing
When pressed, the energy secretary said that money for home energy efficiency rebate programs, which has been frozen since last year, would “probably” be released in a “few weeks.”
By Diana DiGangi • April 16, 2026 -
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Colorado legislature sends ‘advanced transmission technology’ bill to governor
The bill requires Xcel Energy, Black Hills and Tri-State to assess the potential for grid-enhancing technologies to bolster the bulk power system, reduce wildfires and increase interstate power flows. Other states are following suit.
By Ethan Howland • April 15, 2026 -
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Maryland General Assembly passes rate relief measure to lower utility bills by $150/year
The bill reflects growing concerns among U.S. regulators and policymakers about the level of utility spending and how that affects affordability, an equity analyst said.
By Ethan Howland • April 14, 2026 -
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Solar generation to rise 17% this summer: EIA
The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s most recent short-term outlook highlights renewable energy’s growing grid penetration, particularly during the summer.
By Robert Walton • April 13, 2026 -
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PJM proposes adding 14.9 GW with bilateral contracts, central procurement
In the first part of a two-phase plan, the grid operator would help match buyers, including data centers and other large loads, with sellers of new generation. States and utilities may seek to lower the procurement target over affordability concerns.
By Ethan Howland • April 13, 2026 -
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Terra-Gen to pay $5.6M to settle CAISO market manipulation charges
The renewable energy company failed to follow orders to store electricity in a battery system when power prices were high, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
By Ethan Howland • April 10, 2026 -
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EPA proposes weakening power plant coal ash protections
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin framed the proposal as “commonsense changes,” but environmental advocates say it could permit coal plant owners to minimize, delay or avoid cleanup.
By Robert Walton • April 10, 2026 -
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Fervo enters 1.75-GW geothermal turbine supply deal with Turboden
The commitment is a step up from a previous agreement between the companies for Turboden to supply Fervo with turbines to support 150 MW in capacity.
By Diana DiGangi • April 9, 2026 -
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Gas turbine supply crunch set to raise prices 195% by 2027: WoodMac
Restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is also likely to impact the price and availability of gas turbine components, said Bobby Noble, a senior program manager at the Electric Power Research Institute.
By Diana DiGangi • April 9, 2026 -
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Virginia grid utilization bill set to become law
A growing body of research suggests increased grid utilization has broad benefits for utilities and customers, but experts say advanced metering technology is needed to unlock its full potential.
By Brian Martucci • April 8, 2026 -
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Pennsylvania DEP seeks potential fast-track storage, generation projects
The request is in response to the PJM Interconnection’s proposed Expedited Interconnection Track, which faces opposition at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from independent power producer Vistra and environmental groups.
By Ethan Howland • April 7, 2026 -
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Commercial nuclear fuel recycling key to a sustainable supply: report
A robust recycling program could greatly reduce the volume and radiotoxicity of waste and reduce the need for additional uranium mining, according to the Energy Innovation Reform Project.
By Brian Martucci • April 7, 2026 -
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Nevada PUC approves NV Energy plan to join day-ahead market
The decision comes as markets are expanding in the West, with utilities opting between ones run by the California Independent System Operator and the Southwest Power Pool.
By Ethan Howland • April 6, 2026 -
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FERC urged to reject TeraWulf’s power plant purchase due to undisclosed Google ownership stake
The purchase is part of TeraWulf’s plan to develop a major data center at a power plant site in Maryland.
By Ethan Howland • April 3, 2026
