FERC approves MISO interconnection queue cap proposal

Rejecting arguments from clean energy trade groups, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said the Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s plan wouldn’t hurt competition or reduce grid access.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 3, 2025

Texas eyes 765-kV transmission lines in regional ‘transmission race’

Utility regulators are concerned about the potential for costs to spiral and supply chain constraints to slow development. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 3, 2025

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Cybersecurity of the Grid

In addition to presenting opportunities for growth, AI is exacerbating cyber threats with more sophisticated malware that is easier than ever to build and deploy. The rise of distributed energy resources also creates more opportunities for attack. 

By Utility Dive staff

Trump issues tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

The president ordered an additional 10% duty on goods from China and 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, though Canadian energy resources will face a lower rate.

By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 1, 2025

Transmission is the key to American energy dominance

To remain competitive and win the AI race with China, we will need all the energy we can generate while expanding our ability to transmit those electrons wherever they need to go.

By Christina Hayes • Jan. 31, 2025

2025 US power sector outlook

The second Trump administration has ramped up energy transition uncertainty. Meanwhile, electricity demand from data centers and electrification continues to grow, and the resource mix is changing.

By Utility Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2025

Senate confirms Doug Burgum as Interior secretary

The former governor of North Dakota says he supports an “all of the above” approach to generation, but he joins an administration focused on oil and gas production.

By Diana DiGangi • Jan. 31, 2025

Bitcoin miner Stronghold to pay $1.4M to settle charges it violated PJM market rules

Stronghold failed to meet its must-offer capacity obligation by using power it produced to run bitcoin mining rigs, according to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission-approved settlement agreement.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 31, 2025

Trump’s executive orders cause hesitation, confusion for clean energy developers

“There are daily developments, and I think people are just doing the best they can with the limited information we have at the moment,” said Felisa Sanchez, a partner with law firm K&L Gates.

By Diana DiGangi • Jan. 30, 2025

California PUC proposes energy storage safety, emergency response requirements

Published 10 days after a fire at Vistra’s 300-MW battery installation near Santa Cruz, the California Public Utilities Commission’s proposal would set new standards for energy storage facilities.

By Brian Martucci • Jan. 29, 2025

New MISO demand response rules could bar resources from capacity auction: Voltus complaint

"Beyond the eleventh hour" requirements by the midcontinent grid operator could keep Voltus from taking part in an upcoming capacity auction, the demand response company told FERC.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 29, 2025

Why utility leadership is necessary to scale up VPPs in the residential sector

The most effective virtual power plants are embedded within utility operations, providing utilities with direct insight into and control of the distributed energy resources in their network.

By Neil Veilleux and Nick Papanastassiou • Jan. 29, 2025

PJM agrees to lower price cap for upcoming capacity auctions

If approved, the agreement would settle a complaint by Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro over the PJM Interconnection’s capacity auction price cap.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 29, 2025

Trump funding freeze leaves IIJA, IRA projects in limbo

New executive orders could halt promised funding and stop infrastructure and environmental projects that are already underway, legal experts say.

By Julie Strupp • Updated Jan. 29, 2025

FERC in Focus: Consumers, reliability and states are FERC’s top priorities, Chairman Christie says

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will tackle the “huge” issue of colocation, newly named Chairman Mark Christie said in an interview.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 28, 2025

Achieving AI dominance through competitive power markets

The solution lies in allowing data centers directly into the competitive markets — a lightly regulated market superstructure that gives the U.S. a strategic advantage over our international competitors.

By Todd Glass • Jan. 27, 2025

FERC reinstates Transco gas pipeline approval

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission plans to review carbon emissions from gas infrastructure projects on a case-by-case basis.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 27, 2025

Trump plans to use emergency powers to fast-track generation co-located with AI

President Donald Trump’s comments on building power plants for data centers appears to align with the views of FERC Chairman Mark Christie, ClearView Energy Partners said.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 24, 2025

State utility regulators, 4 governors urge FERC to lower PJM capacity price cap

However, lowering the cap could stifle efforts to bring new electric supplies to the PJM region, according to Constellation Energy and the Electric Power Supply Association.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 23, 2025

DOE offers $30M for superhot rock geothermal projects

Tapping 1% of the U.S.’ superhot rock geothermal potential could produce 4.3 TW of firm power, according to the Clean Air Task Force.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 23, 2025

Trump freezes IRA funding

The White House issued a memo to clarify the funding pause, specifying that it pertains only to aspects of the law mentioned in Section 2 of the executive order.

By Kate Magill • Updated Jan. 23, 2025

Federal policy rollbacks won’t stop electricity growth

Regardless of federal climate and energy policy rollbacks over the next four years, the U.S. electric sector will need to plan for load growth at levels not seen for 20 years.

By Rawley Loken, Amber Mahone, Tory Clark • Jan. 22, 2025

Trump taps Mark Christie to lead FERC, replacing Willie Phillips

During his tenure at the agency, Christie has focused on reducing consumer costs, bolstering reliability and working with states.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 21, 2025

Appeals court directs FERC to strip ROE transmission adder from Duke, FirstEnergy Ohio utilities

The Sixth Circuit appeals court also upheld FERC's decision ending the extra return on equity in the state for American Electric Power and Dayton Power.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 21, 2025

FERC approves SPP’s Markets+ Western power market, plus 3 other open meeting takeaways

“This is extremely important … in facilitating the efficient use of generation and transmission, ultimately to benefit consumers,” FERC Commissioner Judy Chang said.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 17, 2025

Transportation nominee Duffy: ‘We will usher in a golden age of travel.’

President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Transportation pledged to work with both parties on issues such as AVs, EVs, Amtrak and other hot topics.

By Dan Zukowski • Updated Jan. 22, 2025