Faster, safer, smarter: how L3Harris converge radios with TWO47 MCX equips power company to conquer disaster response challenges
Discover resilient solutions that empower secure, efficient communication during critical moments.
Will FERC stand up for competitive power markets? Our grid depends on it.
With hundreds of billions of dollars expected to be spent on grid projects, it’s time for FERC to reaffirm its commitment to market competition — and prevent utility self-dealing.
Oregon legislature passes first-in-nation microgrid framework
Supporters say the Oregon model could set an example for other states concerned about grid reliability and rising costs.
Data center activity ‘exploded’ in Texas, spiking reliability risks: monitor
AI data centers have power demand patterns similar to steel mills, with “very fast, very large ramps,” according to David Penny, director of reliability services for Texas RE.
Nuclear could replace wind power at Lava Ridge site in Idaho
Sawtooth Energy and Development said it plans to build a 462-MW nuclear power plant on public land previously earmarked for a wind farm that President Trump halted his first day in office.
Most of the planned coal capacity retirements are in the Midwest or Mid-Atlantic regions
Based on what power plant owners and operators have reported to EIA, the total operating capacity of U.S. coal-fired power plants is scheduled to fall from 172 gigawatts (GW) in May 2025 to 145 GW by the end of 2028, according to our Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory. On…
Ignoring customers is unsustainable and bad policy
Enabling flexible customer demand can drive significant system-wide benefits while mitigating the cost or timing of expensive system upgrades.
Environmental, consumer advocates sue Bonneville for joining SPP’s day-ahead market
Plaintiffs say the agency’s decision to join Markets+ will increase the risk of blackouts compared to joining CAISO’s Extended Day-Ahead Market or a “no-action” alternative.
Misaligned interconnection, transmission planning could hurt competitive markets: FERC’s Chang
Getting generation online as quickly as possible is a key priority, according to Commissioner Judy Chang. “We should plan, design, permit — all faster.”
U.S. hydrocarbon production supported by export growth in long-term projections
In our Annual Energy Outlook 2025 (AEO2025), we project U.S. production growth of crude oil and natural gas remains relatively high through 2030 due to increasing U.S. exports of petroleum products and liquefied natural gas (LNG), as U.S. energy exports continue to be economical for international consumers.
Refinery closures present risk for higher gasoline prices on the West Coast
California is set to lose 17% of its oil refinery capacity over the next 12 months because of two planned refinery closures. If realized, the closure of the facilities is likely to contribute to increases in fuel price volatility on the West Coast.
Ohio regulators approve AEP data center interconnection rules
The Ohio PUC ordered the utility to file updated tariffs and lift a moratorium on connecting new data centers as soon as possible.