Building & Transportation Electrification
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Electric truck fleets could push down residential rates by 2035: report
Medium- and heavy-duty fleet electrification in California and Georgia could reduce residential rates modestly, E3’s analysis found, but proactive, measured investments in grid upgrades are essential.
By Brian Martucci • May 7, 2026 -
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TXU Energy EV charging program could work in other competitive markets: ChargeScape CEO
Ford electric vehicle drivers get 15 hours per day of “free” home charging under a special retail plan in Texas. The automaker says it shifted 515 MWh of energy to off-peak periods in 2025.
By Brian Martucci • May 6, 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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ISO New England trims 10-year forecast based on electrification outlook
Annual electricity consumption will grow about 9% by 2035, reflecting “more conservative assumptions around future adoption of electric vehicles and heat pumps,” the grid operator said.
By Robert Walton • May 4, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Champion Fiberglass®Elevated infrastructure: Champion Fiberglass® supports reliable power at luxury mountain resort town
Champion Fiberglass® supports reliable power at mountain resort town
By Scott Patchan • May 4, 2026 -
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What’s stalling data center projects? Public opposition and power access lead delays.
Cancellations on builds quadrupled to 25 in 2025 from just six in 2024, according to Baird analyst Justin Hauke, as state governments mull moratoriums.
By Sebastian Obando • April 24, 2026 -
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Rivian, Redwood Materials announce energy storage partnership
The EV maker’s second-life battery packs will be integrated into an energy system for its Illinois assembly plant.
By Eric Walz • April 21, 2026 -
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Fleet managers not sold on EVs, but they’re getting there: survey
Insufficient options for larger trucks and nervousness about range and charging options are holding back adoption, says EV services company Mitra. About a third of states have adopted zero-emission fleet requirements, including some for private organizations.
By Robert Freedman • April 20, 2026 -
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Deep DiveAs EV load grows, utilities use managed charging to harness flexibility, lower costs
Active managed charging can delay costly system upgrades while saving individual customers money on their bills, utilities, automakers and aggregators say, but a lack of standardized data-sharing is slowing adoption.
By Herman K. Trabish • Updated April 10, 2026 -
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Turning the AC-DC switch: A legacy technology has reached its limits.
AC is no longer the preferred current for many applications. A transition is underway, but it calls for new technology to be deliberately deployed, writes Shaun Walsh at Peak Nano.
By Shaun Walsh • April 7, 2026 -
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OpinionFleet electrification is running into the grid. Planning and operations need to catch up.
Thoughtfully planned, flexible load offers one answer to the grid’s present challenges, write experts from Synop and the Electric Power Research Institute.
By Shana Patadia and Britta Gross • March 27, 2026 -
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Puget Sound’s vehicle-to-home charging pilot combines demand response, peak shaving, resilience
The test will use electric vehicle batteries for demand response and residential peak shaving while also making their storage capacity available during power outages.
By Brian Martucci • March 24, 2026 -
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Sponsored by JST Power EquipmentJST’s OD3Mag™ Outdoor Breaker offers robust upgrade at utility substation in Pacific Northwest
Salem Electric upgrades its substation with JST’s OD3Mag™ breaker, ensuring reliable power for 20,000+ members in the Pacific Northwest.
March 16, 2026 -
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Data centers remain standout industry for Schneider Electric
Data center orders accelerated toward the end of 2025 and will likely remain strong through 2026 as projects planned for the next 18 to 24 months take shape, Schneider Electric Chief Financial Officer Hilary Maxson said.
By Brian Martucci • March 3, 2026 -
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House passes bills to weaken DOE’s appliance efficiency program, repeal home rebates
Consumer advocates lamented the votes. “Efficiency rules are incredibly popular because they save families money on their utility bills,” said Dylan Jaff at Consumer Reports.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 26, 2026 -
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Rivian partners with EnergyHub on managed EV charging
Rivian drivers will be able to participate in passive and active managed utility charging programs, company officials told Utility Dive.
By Brian Martucci • Updated Feb. 25, 2026 -
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What the Supreme Court tariff ruling means for construction
The court decision could drive a modest reduction in price escalation for electrical systems and fixtures, but materials-specific tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper products remain in place, experts said.
By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 23, 2026 -
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Deep DiveVPP vs. VPP: Customer-owned DER aggregators challenge Xcel-owned batteries in Minnesota docket
The Minnesota decision could affect how regulators see virtual power plants nationwide.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 19, 2026 -
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City’s adoption of efficiency metric signals less reliance on third-party building certifications
Developers could still use LEED or other certifications to meet green building goals in Alexandria, Virginia, but the energy use intensity metric gives them an option just focused on efficiency.
By Robert Freedman • Feb. 18, 2026 -
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New Mexico VPP bill would allow third-party aggregators to participate
If the bill becomes law, the state’s three investor-owned utilities would need to offset 15% of peak demand and allow customers to lock in rates for five years.
By Brian Martucci • Updated Feb. 12, 2026 -
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New York City adopts 2025 energy codes with focus on electrification, efficiency
The NYC Energy Conservation Code enhances requirements for backup electric heating, mandates air-leak testing for all buildings and places demand response requirements for commercial water heating and lighting.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 10, 2026 -
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Tesla sets battery storage deployment record in Q4 as EV sales slump
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said “energy will have very high growth for as far into the future as we can imagine.”
By Brian Martucci • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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2026 US power sector outlook
Read Utility Dive's road map to the year ahead for FERC, affordability, renewable energy, distributed energy resources and more.
By Meris Lutz • Jan. 30, 2026 -
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Deep DiveCustomers, don’t expect electric bill relief in 2026: ‘The cake is baked.’
Energy affordability has long been a problem for the poorest Americans, but now middle-income families are starting to feel the squeeze.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 30, 2026 -
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OpinionLessons from launching New Jersey’s largest utility-led EV program
Growing PSE&G’s electric vehicle initiative from a pilot to a full-scale program required flexibility and persistence, writes Dawn Neville, the utility’s senior manager of electric transportation.
By Dawn Neville • Jan. 29, 2026 -
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Pilot Co. expands electric semi-truck charging plans
The travel center company will add Tesla semi chargers at around 20 locations across California, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas and may include other manufacturers in the future.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 29, 2026
