FERC complies with major portions of Trump order on independent agencies: Christie

However, questions remain — such as how extensively the Office of Management and Budget will review agency actions, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Mark Christi said.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 21, 2025

The AI energy challenge is coming to a head

There must be a seismic shift in how the industry defines and measures AI advancement, pivoting our idea of technological evolution from raw computing power to energy efficiency.

By Krishna Rangasayee • Feb. 20, 2025

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Sustainability

Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.

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Uncertainty surrounds nuclear tax credit guidance, NRC changes: Morgan Lewis

It’s not yet clear what President Trump’s Feb. 18 order reining in executive-branch agencies means for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, attorney Scott Clausen said.

By Brian Martucci • Feb. 20, 2025

Indiana regulators approve ‘large load’ interconnection rules

The decision affirms a pact offered by Indiana Michigan Power, Amazon Data Services, Google, Microsoft, the Indiana ratepayer advocate and Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 20, 2025

How to reduce large load speculation? Standardize the interconnection process.

We can haphazardly continue down the path of a fragmented and increasingly untenable approach to large load-side interconnection, or we can introduce rational standardization to the process.

By Peter Freed and Allison Clements • Feb. 19, 2025

White House claims authority over FERC, other independent agencies

Agencies must submit proposed regulations for White House review and agency policy must align with presidential priorities, according to an executive order.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 19, 2025

Achieving energy dominance without leaving small customers behind

Addressing load growth must be done in a way that ensures rate stability for all and avoids an energy system that houses haves and have nots.

By Ray Gifford and Matt Larson • Feb. 18, 2025

EV nonprofit holds out hope for embattled IRA tax credits

Canceling incentives for the purchase of EVs would harm low-income Americans and cost the country jobs — but there's still reason to believe that might not happen, according to EV nonprofit Generation180.

By Emma Penrod • Feb. 18, 2025

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro sues Trump administration, citing frozen IRA funding

The state’s agencies have limited access to over $3.1 billion in funding for activities including distributed solar deployment, well plugging and weatherization, according to the lawsuit.

By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 13, 2025

New Jersey residential customers face 20% bill hikes, driven by PJM capacity prices: BPU

New Jersey regulators must carefully examine utility filings with an eye toward keeping electricity affordable, the state’s ratepayer advocate said.

By Ethan Howland • Updated Feb. 13, 2025

Exelon data center pipeline jumps to 17 GW as load forecast turns positive

CEO Calvin Butler called for new approaches to ensuring the PJM Interconnection has adequate power supplies. “A variety of solutions across regulated and merchant participants is necessary,” he said.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 13, 2025

Transformer supply bottleneck threatens power system stability as load grows

Electric transformers are critical to managing power system reliability. Solutions to the bottleneck are emerging, but long wait times remain.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 12, 2025

FERC approves PJM’s fast-track power plant interconnection plan

However, agency commissioners said they are concerned the PJM Interconnection’s proposal for shovel-ready projects may not adequately address potential capacity shortfalls.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 12, 2025

Uncertainty clouds northern US grids amid Canada tariff threat

If a 10% tariff on Canadian electricity imports takes effect next month, U.S. Energy Information Administration data suggests thermal reserves could provide a backstop against shortages.

By Brian Martucci • Feb. 11, 2025

Existing US grid can handle ‘significant’ new flexible load: report

“Flexible load strategies can help tap existing headroom to more quickly integrate new loads [and] reduce the cost of capacity expansion,” Duke University researchers said.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 11, 2025

RTOs could fast-track dispatchable generation under House, Senate bills

The legislation would let dispatchable generation jump ahead in interconnection queues after a review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 7, 2025

DOE to focus on expanding baseload generation: Secretary Wright

“Net-zero policies raise energy costs for American families and businesses, threaten the reliability of our energy system, and undermine our energy and national security,” Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 6, 2025

FERC delay on ISO-NE interconnection plan could lock out 3 GW from capacity auction: Flatiron

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s failure to act on ISO New England's interconnection reform proposal is creating market uncertainty, according to New England states.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 6, 2025

Utilities await clarity on DOE loans as decisive court battle looms

The Trump administration will likely scrutinize funding for renewables and climate change mitigation, potentially affecting outlays for critical grid investments, experts say.

By Brian Martucci • Feb. 5, 2025

China responds to Trump with added tariffs, including on coal, LNG

The new duties are set to take effect Feb. 10 and cover some car, equipment and energy imports.

By Max Garland • Feb. 4, 2025

California PUC streamlines transmission permitting process

The California Independent System Operator estimates the state will need up to $63 billion in new transmission over the next 20 years to meet its energy goals.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 4, 2025

Senate confirms Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as DOE secretary

Wright aims to expand U.S. power supplies — including renewable energy — to help lower electricity prices, he said during his Senate confirmation hearing.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 4, 2025

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

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 Philip Neuffer • Feb. 1, 2025