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

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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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. 

By Utility Dive staff

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

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

VPP 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

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

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

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

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

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

Customers, 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

Lessons 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

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

Trump administration must release EV charger funds, court rules

The Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration “yanked the NEVI Formula Program’s cord out of the outlet,” said U.S. District Judge Tana Lin. “It is simply not how things are lawfully done.”

By Diana DiGangi • Updated Jan. 28, 2026

Honda dissolving its fuel cell system partnership with GM

Honda said it will continue internal development of its hydrogen fuel cell technology and intends to make it a core business segment in the future.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 27, 2026

Illinois sets 3-GW energy storage target, requires utilities to develop virtual power plants

Electricity bills in Illinois rose 15% last year. A new law aims to reduce energy costs by incentivizing new resources, expanding solar and growing efficiency programs.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2026

Honda buying LG Energy Solution’s stake in Ohio EV battery plant building for $2.85B

LG Energy Solution said the deal is intended to “increase the operational efficiency” of its joint venture with Honda. However, press reports and company statements suggest a potential shift to energy storage systems.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 6, 2026

Hybrid heating: A bridge to decarbonization or a road to obsolescence for gas utilities?

Combining heat pumps with gas furnaces can help manage winter peaks, lower energy costs and cut carbon emissions. But this approach requires well-structured regulatory frameworks and cost-recovery mechanisms, West Monroe experts write.

By Andrew Biondi, Margaret Oloriz and Estelle Mangeney • Dec. 18, 2025

Ford scraps EV plans, shifts to stationary energy storage

Ford will convert plants in Kentucky and Michigan to produce lithium iron phosphate batteries, including 20-foot DC container systems of the type used by data centers, utilities and large-scale industrial and commercial customers.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 17, 2025

DHL adds Tesla Semi to California fleet

The logistics company said the electric truck is traveling approximately 100 miles per day and requires charging once per week. 

By David Taube • Dec. 11, 2025

To power the AI revolution, we need a grid built for speed

Advancing AI requires utility incentive reforms that value digital upgrades like advanced metering and distributed energy resource management systems, Schneider Electric’s Jeannie Salo writes.

By Jeannie Salo • Dec. 11, 2025

Construction costs continue to climb as prices rise for steel, copper and switchgear

Price volatility is keeping procurement unpredictable for contractors, said Macrina Wilkins, senior research analyst at Associated General Contractors of America.

By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 3, 2025

Utilities, regulators look to accelerate pilots to achieve speed-to-innovation

Stakeholders say clear cost limits, timelines and parameters for scaling can overcome the inertia of a traditionally risk-averse industry.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 1, 2025

Ionna plans $250M investment in EV charging infrastructure in California

The joint venture between eight automakers aims to install up to 30,000 electric vehicle charging bays in the U.S. by 2030.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 1, 2025

[Podcast] How Utilities Are Planning for Demand

This podcast explores how utilities are meeting rising power demand with smart planning and strategies for the grid of tomorrow.

By Utility Dive's studioID • Updated Dec. 1, 2025