Utilities see AI as tool for grid modernization but lack expertise, survey finds

National Grid Partners’ “utility innovation” survey, now in its second year, found 42% of respondents planning artificial intelligence deployments by 2027.

By Brian Martucci • Oct. 28, 2025

Kentucky utility, AG challenge PJM’s regional cost allocation plan for DOE ‘emergency’ orders

Load-serving entities shouldn’t be required to pay for costs they didn’t cause, East Kentucky Power Cooperative and Kentucky’s attorney general told the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

By Ethan Howland • Oct. 28, 2025

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AI in the Power Sector

Artificial intelligence is uniquely positioned to impact the electricity industry from both ends: as the technology driving large load demand growth and as a tool with the potential to make the power system more efficient. 

By Utility Dive staff

What utilities need to get right to scale generative AI

To use artificial intelligence safely and at scale, utilities need to start with the right architecture, define a data strategy and build the right compliance foundations, write Vijay Narayan and Syama Sundar Peesapati of Cognizant.

By Vijay Narayan and Syama Sundar Peesapati • Oct. 27, 2025

Why we built GridFAST™

Introducing GridFAST, a central portal to connect businesses and utilities early to help accelerate EV charging projects.

By Britta Gross, Director of Transportation, EPRI • Oct. 27, 2025

6 ways batteries provide a lifeline for customers in an outage

With outages rising 20% annually, batteries provide lifeline for 2.5M Americans.

Oct. 27, 2025

NERC president warns of ‘five-alarm fire’ for grid reliability

“The reliability of the power grid remains extremely high, but, paradoxically, the risks to reliability continue to mount,” the North American Electric Reliability Corp.’s Jim Robb told federal regulators.

By Ethan Howland • Oct. 22, 2025

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s industry partnerships slashed

The latest round of sweeping layoffs could significantly impede CISA’s relationships with critical infrastructure organizations in healthcare, energy, water, finance and other sectors.

By Eric Geller • Oct. 22, 2025

States should think twice before taking steps to exit PJM

If officials believe the PJM Interconnection capacity market is not ensuring resource adequacy, or is doing so at excessive prices, they should turn their efforts to market reforms, writes former FERC Chair Joseph Kelliher.

By Joseph Kelliher • Oct. 22, 2025

Utility identity fraud is a bigger problem than people think

Stolen and synthetic identities are flowing through utility systems not just for free electricity or gas, but to fuel broader schemes that ripple across the financial sector, writes David Maimon, head of fraud insights at SentiLink.

By David Maimon • Oct. 21, 2025

NorthWestern plans ‘large load’ tariff for Montana data centers

Advocates say the utility plans to serve at least three data centers that could scale up to a load of 2,250 MW — nearly twice its current peak. NorthWestern said it is in talks with potential data center customers but has no agreements.

By Ethan Howland • Oct. 21, 2025

As cyber threats grow, utilities say lapsed information-sharing law stymies security

The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 has expired, and utilities say the U.S. faces a “more complex and dangerous security environment” as a result.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 20, 2025

For electric utilities to win with AI, focus on the 3 C’s

Electric utilities are deploying AI to combat their biggest threats: cyberattacks, extreme weather and soaring energy demand from data centers.

By Indran Ratnathicam, CGO, Technosylva • Oct. 20, 2025

The best of the BESS: The role of battery energy storage systems in grid reliability

BESS is not just about storing power, but empowering a sustainable, resilient energy future.

By Tom Holleran, PE, Senior Electrical Engineer – POWER Engineers, member of WSP and Saurabh Chatterjee, Vice President Onshore Renewables – WSP in the U.S. • Oct. 20, 2025

The week in 5 numbers: DOE backs transmission, Amazon’s dozen nuclear reactors

Plus a group of solar projects in Nevada face uncertainty and California funds offshore wind.

By Meris Lutz • Oct. 17, 2025

FERC orders MISO to clarify how merchant projects will be included in transmission planning

Also, the agency aims to issue a colocation decision this year while its staffing has plunged 11%, FERC Chairman David Rosner said Thursday at an open meeting.

By Ethan Howland • Oct. 17, 2025

Public disclosures of AI risk surge among S&P 500 companies

A report by The Conference Board shows companies are flagging concerns about cyber and reputational risk as they increase deployment.

By David Jones • Oct. 15, 2025

PJM’s market monitor urges FERC to review Amazon data center’s effect on costs, reliability

The issue centers on an unprecedented agreement between PECO Energy and Amazon Data Services that aims to protect utility customers from costs related to a planned data center complex in Pennsylvania.

By Ethan Howland • Oct. 15, 2025

PJM Interconnection needs 43 GW of energy storage by 2045: Brattle Group

A report commissioned by the U.S. Energy Storage Coalition said North America’s largest grid operator needs to rapidly build storage to ensure reliability and mitigate cost increases amid a surge in electricity demand.

By Brian Martucci • Oct. 14, 2025

New York City could face power reliability issues beginning next year: ISO

“The NYISO’s findings should be alarming to residents and serve as another wake up call for the state,” said Gavin Donohue, president of the Independent Power Producers of New York.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 14, 2025

Unlock load flexibility with these 4 strategies

Enhancing load flexibility is essential to improve grid reliability, integrate renewable energy sources, and achieve economic efficiency. Learn how to unlock the right strategies.

By Allison Salke • Oct. 13, 2025

Honeywell to supply new power solutions for data centers

Working with industrial automation firm LS Electric, Honeywell will offer AI-driven power management solutions, including battery energy storage systems, to help meet the sector’s energy demand.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 10, 2025

The week in 5 numbers: Utilities make it rain, wildfire costs rage on

Plus a closely watched acquisition gets the green light, the U.S. renewable outlook shrinks and more

By Meris Lutz • Oct. 10, 2025

Why data center operators should pay for residential electrification upgrades

Upgrading households is the fastest way for hyperscalers to obtain all the electricity they need, writes Ari Matusiak, founder and CEO of Rewiring America.

By Ari Matusiak • Oct. 10, 2025

Grid planners and experts on why markets keep choosing renewables

“If natural gas was the cheapest option to meet the peak, the markets would select it,” said Sean Kelly, co-founder and CEO of forecast provider Amperon and a former energy analyst.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 9, 2025

Navigating the One Big Beautiful Bill era in US power markets

In today’s volatile climate, success will hinge less on predicting the future and more on preparing for it, say the authors from energy consulting firm E3 in this detailed original analysis of federal policy. 

By Kushal Patel, Gregory Gangelhoff, Tali Perelman and Amber Mahone • Oct. 8, 2025