EIA outlook points to more renewables, near-term decline in energy consumption

Production trends in the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s outlook reflect “the disastrous path” of the Biden administration’s energy policy, a DOE spokesperson said.

Solar advocates lobby on strong fundamentals amid political uncertainty

As Congress weighs tax incentive cuts, and tariffs drive up materials prices, the solar industry is emphasizing the technology’s low cost and fast deployment speed.

Renewable PPA prices shrug off the tariff roller coaster — at least for now

Though tariffs are likely to push prices higher, the relationship between tariffs and wind and solar power purchase agreement prices could prove complicated, a LevelTen analyst said.

Trump administration ordered to resume IRA funding

The decision, which stated federal agencies lacked authority to pause funding, follows the president’s executive order to freeze the money on his first day in office. 

The US is facing unprecedented load growth. Here’s how we ensure resource adequacy.

Adding sufficient resources fast enough to reliably meet the growth will require an array of demand- and supply-side resources as well as stronger transmission interconnection planning.

SMRs, not large reactors, are ‘future of nuclear power’: ITIF

Small reactors could become a key U.S. export if DOE expands support for advanced nuclear technology and the federal government aligns regulations with friendly countries, the think tank said.

LUMA installs Puerto Rico’s first smart meter

Through a partnership with Itron, the smart meter installations are starting in the capital of San Juan and will extend island-wide over three years, LUMA says.

FERC should order PJM to rerun last capacity auction: ratepayer advocates

Separately, Manu Asthana, PJM Interconnection president and CEO, plans to step down from his job at the end of this year, the grid operator said Monday.

American Battery reports production milestone, land sale

American Battery said it has reached key recycling milestones and plans to sell 12 acres of property for $6.75 million to help fund the next phase of producing battery-grade critical minerals. 

On offshore wind, Interior should reach out to tribes, fishing industry more: GAO

The Interior Department has “gaps in its approach to tribal consultation,” the Government Accountability Office said. The department pointed to Trump’s recent executive orders on offshore wind.

New nuclear power could meet 10% of projected data center demand increase by 2035: Deloitte

The April 9 analysis presumes robust deployments over the next 10 years enabled by design, manufacturing and project management innovations that drive down deployment costs.

Why microgrids are the key to grid resilience

Amid evolving domestic and geopolitical landscapes, microgrids offer a reliable, cost-effective energy solution — advancing the nation toward energy independence and security for years to come.

NERC proposes cold weather reliability standard

Quickly addressing generator freezing issues “will help ensure that the grid is better equipped to withstand and recover from extreme cold weather,” the North American Electric Reliability Corp. said.

Utilities are shedding crocodile tears over community solar ‘cost-shift’

Regulators and utilities should compensate community solar fairly for the money-saving value those facilities and their subscribers bring to the grid system.

More public EV charging, including curbside, envisioned in Chicago plan

“By prioritizing equity and public input, we’re creating a roadmap for electric transportation that serves every neighborhood and helps drive down emissions across Chicago,” CDOT Commissioner Tom Carney said.

Brockton, Mass., leverages energy savings contract to preserve, improve two historic buildings

New window, lighting and HVAC systems aim to reduce energy and improve air quality, including in one building that has been unusable in extreme weather. 

EIA expects more solar capacity, higher power prices

U.S. solar capacity will double in just four years, to 182 GW in 2026, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said Thursday.

Trump’s offshore wind policies limit industry’s near-term growth: Morningstar DBRS vice president

“I think we're not likely to see much in terms of an increase in offshore wind in the U.S. during the Trump administration,” said Morningstar DBRS Vice President of Project Finance and Infrastructure Kevin Beicke.

The power industry must oppose Trump’s coal bailout ... again

The executive order threatens to conflict with existing methods for accrediting generators, assessing resource adequacy, securing sufficient generation and setting wholesale prices. It’s also illegal.

Trump directs FERC, other agencies to add 5-year sunsets to energy-related regulations

The executive order is “impossible to implement [and] blatantly illegal,” according to Harvard Law School’s Ari Peskoe.

Bill to undo Biden-era water heater efficiency rule heads to Trump’s desk

Republicans say former President Biden “waged war on our home appliances” and are looking to undo energy efficiency rules and standards.

DOE agrees to give HALEU to 5 advanced nuclear companies

DOE’s willingness to dip into its own high-assay, low-enriched uranium stockpiles shows it’s serious about supporting next-generation nuclear technology, Nuclear Innovation Alliance Senior Analyst Erik Cothron told Utility Dive.

PJM, Google partner to speed grid interconnection using AI

The initiative aims to integrate dozens of PJM interconnection-related databases and tools into a unified model of PJM’s network, helping to bring power supplies online faster.

The AI infrastructure race hits a political reality check

The AI-driven data center boom has created demand for land, electricity and water, a dynamic that has spawned growing opposition from communities, utility grid operators and regulators.

Lawmakers mull government-wide supply chain improvement effort

Congress is debating the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act at a time when demand for electricity is rising and supplies of critical grid equipment are constrained.