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MISO submits revised fast-track interconnection process for FERC approval
NextEra, Sierra Club and other groups say, however, that the Midcontinent Independent System Operator failed to work with stakeholders on the proposal as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission directed.
By Ethan Howland • June 10, 2025 -
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MISO resource outlook improves; surplus expected next summer
The potential surplus for the Midcontinent Independent System Operator ranges from 1.4 GW to 6.4 GW next summer, but uncertainty clouds the longer-term outlook, according to the OMS-MISO survey.
By Ethan Howland • June 9, 2025 -
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Electrical manufacturers back bill to assess energy supply chain
The Electric Supply Chain Act would direct the Department of Energy to assess the power generation and transmission supply chains and report to Congress within one year.
By Robert Walton • June 9, 2025 -
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Tariffs to spike power generation costs: reports
Battery energy storage systems are especially vulnerable to tariffs, according to Wood Mackenzie and Anza Renewables. Data from the two firms showed a sharp increase in BESS costs last quarter.
By Brian Martucci • June 9, 2025 -
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Meta, Constellation ink 20-year nuclear power deal to support AI goals
The power purchase agreement will also extend operations at Constellation’s Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois for two decades and replace an expiring state tax credit.
By Lamar Johnson • June 6, 2025 -
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NERC overstates MISO reliability risks: market monitor
Also, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator has vastly overestimated the power supplies it will need in coming years to meet demand for electricity, market monitor David Patton said.
By Ethan Howland • June 6, 2025 -
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OpinionLarge load tariffs have a problem. Clean transition tariffs are the solution.
These tariffs were designed to offer large loads access to renewable energy, but they could be expanded to baseload generation to remove at-risk generation from the utility’s books.
By Ben Hertz-Shargel • June 5, 2025 -
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Does PJM have a data center problem?
“Data centers could overwhelm the grids if they chose to,” Joseph Bowring, Market Analytics president, said. He called for requiring data centers to run their facilities on new power sources.
By Ethan Howland • June 5, 2025 -
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OpinionThink small: Why America should bet on small modular reactors
To reach their potential, SMRs will require effective support across the entire development cycle — and a sustained commitment based on bipartisan, long-term political backing.
By Robin Gaster • June 4, 2025 -
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OpinionFERC skimps on winter storm details as staffing cuts threaten future reporting
While FERC’s recent report includes data on generator failures, there’s essentially no discussion or data regarding which types of resources failed — a crucial question in need of answers.
By Paul Arbaje • June 3, 2025 -
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White House names energy attorney Swett to replace FERC’s Christie
The move comes as the White House appears to be exerting a growing influence over independent agencies like the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the R Street Institute’s Devin Hartman said.
By Ethan Howland • June 3, 2025 -
NRC approves NuScale’s small modular reactor plant design
The May 29 approval was NuScale’s second since 2020 and positions the Oregon-based nuclear technology developer as “the most near-term American SMR power solution,” the company said.
By Brian Martucci • June 2, 2025 -
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NRC environmental assessment: ‘no significant impact’ from Palisades reactor restart
The environmental assessment moves the first U.S. nuclear power plant restart one step closer to fruition, a Holtec International spokesperson said.
By Brian Martucci • June 2, 2025 -
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DOE orders Constellation to delay retiring 760 MW to ease PJM ‘emergency’
The U.S. Department of Energy partly based its action on a PJM Interconnection warning that it may need to call on demand response resources to keep the lights on under extreme conditions this summer.
By Ethan Howland • Updated June 2, 2025 -
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California’s solar, wind curtailment jumped 29% in 2024: EIA
California is pursuing options such as increasing battery storage and using excess renewable energy to make hydrogen, said the Energy Information Administration.
By Diana DiGangi • May 30, 2025 -
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DOE cancels $3.7B in carbon capture, decarbonization awards
Calpine, PPL Corp., Ørsted and Exxon Mobil are among the companies affected by the decision.
By Ethan Howland • Updated May 30, 2025 -
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California could nearly double generation capacity using surplus interconnection: UC Berkeley report
The authors say about 16 GW of thermal capacity — dominated by gas — is operating below a 15% capacity factor, making it ripe for adding solar, wind or storage.
By Meris Lutz • May 29, 2025 -
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OpinionAI and microgrids: Moving toward seamless, resilient energy solutions
By continuously analyzing current and projected energy production and demand, AI can optimize energy flows to ensure that power is distributed efficiently and at the lowest possible cost.
By Brad Meissner • May 28, 2025 -
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Trump aims for 400 GW of nuclear by 2050, 10 large reactors under construction by 2030
Nuclear advocates welcomed proposed regulatory reforms while cautioning that NRC and DOE staff cuts could “undermine” progress. One skeptic said NRC changes would compromise safety.
By Brian Martucci • May 28, 2025 -
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DOE orders 1.6-GW coal-fired power plant to delay shutdown over MISO outage concerns
Public Citizen said it plans to challenge the DOE’s “abuse of emergency authorities” when Consumers Energy seeks to recoup its costs for running the power plant this summer.
By Ethan Howland • May 27, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Bloom EnergyLeveraging fuel cells: The future of quickly deployed, flexible power
The economy is changing fast, and a big factor limiting growth is availability of electrical power.
May 27, 2025 -
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House GOP budget ‘worse than feared’ for clean energy: analysts
The bill’s “unworkable” provisions raise barriers for projects to qualify for clean energy credits before an accelerated 2028 expiration, an industry association said. Jefferies analysts also called out its “intentional targeting” of residential solar.
By Brian Martucci • May 22, 2025 -
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Nuclear industry ‘facing some headwinds’ amid congressional budget fight: NEI CEO
The federal government must continue clean energy tax credits, DOE nuclear initiatives and Nuclear Regulatory Commission reforms to sustain momentum, the NEI’s Maria Korsnick said.
By Brian Martucci • May 22, 2025 -
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NYC power bills going up this summer, ConEd warns
The increases come amid a national rise in electricity prices and rapidly growing demand. Consolidated Edison has spent about $2.35 billion on its distribution system since last summer.
By Robert Walton • May 22, 2025 -
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TVA is first US utility to apply for an SMR construction permit
The application kicks off a multi-year federal permitting process as the country’s largest public power provider works to bring its first advanced reactor online in late 2032.
By Brian Martucci • May 21, 2025
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