Harnessing HVDC transmission as a transformative force in modern grid design

As grid modernization accelerates, high-voltage direct current transmission will be a cornerstone in the transition to a cleaner, smarter and more resilient power system.

By Anees Jeddy • May 21, 2025

GOP supporters of IRA clean energy credits outline reconciliation bill recommendations

Fourteen Republicans asked to maintain the tax credit transferability mechanism through the phase-out period and make two other adjustments to the clean energy tax credit changes.

By Lamar Johnson • May 20, 2025

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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

FERC rejects MISO plan to speed generation interconnection

The Expedited Resource Addition Study proposal failed to limit the number of projects that could be considered, said Commissioners David Rosner and Lindsay See.

By Robert Walton • May 20, 2025

Is your electric bill too high? Thank LNG exports.

Allowing more gas to be sold overseas gives a windfall to corporate executives who profit from exports as well as from the higher prices they cause here at home by creating scarcity in the market.

By Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré (Ret.) • May 19, 2025

Electric utilities must disclose PJM votes under new Maryland law

At least three other states in the regional transmission organization are considering similar measures.

By Brian Martucci • May 19, 2025

Republican budget squeezes out of House committee, but deeper IRA cuts could come

Deficit hawks voted to advance the legislation for now but said they negotiated for more cuts to clean energy incentives.

By Diana DiGangi • May 19, 2025

America’s AI future hinges on nuclear energy

Artificial intelligence makes nuclear safer, more efficient and affordable, while nuclear provides the energy AI needs to thrive.

By Trey Lauderdale and Craig Piercy • May 16, 2025

Repealing energy tax credits would raise electricity costs, study says

The Clean Energy Buyers Association, which represents big tech companies and other large off-takers, said the Republican budget proposal could hurt their members.

By Meris Lutz • Updated June 23, 2025

Resetting net zero: What next?

Governments, businesses and investors should seek to maintain long-term investment in competitive technologies while taking a proactive approach to sectors most vulnerable to the current slowdown.

By Adrian Del Maestro • May 15, 2025

A fraction of proposed data centers will get built. Utilities are wising up.

One expert estimated that speculative interconnection requests were five to 10 times more than the number of actual data centers, but the scale of the problem remains elusive.

By Brian Martucci • May 15, 2025

IFMA adds its name to Energy Star fight

Facility managers rely on the program for making informed decisions about commercial appliances and building systems, the group says.

By Robert Freedman • May 14, 2025

NOAA stops tracking cost of extreme weather and climate disasters

The data can't be replicated by city and state governments, scientists say.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • May 14, 2025

Thousands of energy experts are leaving federal government. Here’s where they should go.

State PUCs desperately need skilled energy professionals to advance economic development, energy affordability and national security goals.

By Charles Hua, Abe Silverman and Ted Thomas • May 14, 2025

House GOP proposes early phaseout of IRA clean energy tax credits

The House Ways and Means Committee’s draft budget scales back the technology-neutral clean energy investment and production tax credits while leaving carbon capture credits largely intact.

By Brian Martucci • May 13, 2025

Trump DOE’s latest move would roll some energy standards back decades

Legal challenges are likely to the U.S. Department of Energy’s efforts to repeal or alter 47 energy efficiency, climate reporting and other regulations, experts said.

By Meris Lutz • May 13, 2025

The AI energy emergency that wasn’t

The  Army Corps of Engineers’  use of an emergency regulation to fast-track permitting for almost 700 projects may backfire because of legal delays and reversals.

By Dan Farber • May 13, 2025

Virginia utility-scale VPP pilot mandate is first amid national push

The new law requires Dominion Energy to propose a virtual power plant pilot to state regulators by December. Similar bills have been introduced in other states.  

By Brian Martucci • May 12, 2025

Regional power system planning could save Western states $3.25B: UC San Diego

A regional transmission organization could help maximize savings, but Western states don’t need to go that far or agree on clean energy policies to realize economic benefits, a study says.

By Emma Penrod • May 12, 2025

America’s moment to secure its critical mineral future

As Congress works through reconciliation, we have a historic opportunity to reassert American industrial strength, safeguard national security and power a cleaner, technologically competitive future.

By Heather Reams • May 12, 2025

Tax reform readiness: Steps to prepare now

Essential steps finance leaders should take now to understand the implications of a rate change.

By Lee Watkins, Chief Strategy Officer, PowerPlan • May 12, 2025

IRA’s fate unclear as Republicans look to finance megabill

The Inflation Reduction Act is a likely target in a plan to cut $2 trillion in spending, but certain provisions have benefited red districts.

By Diana DiGangi • May 8, 2025

PJM, utilities urge FERC to dismiss call for colocation settlement talks

“The Commission should not pause its work on offering the industry guidance on a path forward for co-location arrangements,” PJM said.

By Ethan Howland • May 8, 2025

New Jersey BPU eyes potential for new nuclear

The Garden State may need 10 GW of firm, clean power by 2035, and state utility regulators want to know if nuclear can help fill that need, according to a request for information.

By Ethan Howland • May 7, 2025

Trump administration plans to end popular Energy Star program

The program has helped consumers save more than $500 billion in energy costs and 5 trillion kWh since it launched in 1992 under President George H.W. Bush.

By Robert Walton • May 7, 2025

PJM, others urge FERC to dismiss ratepayer advocates’ capacity auction complaint

“Entertaining the complaint would signal to all investors in commission-regulated markets that they cannot rely on any clearing price, as they would become at risk for adjustment at any time,” PJM said.

By Ethan Howland • May 6, 2025