Xcel Energy looks to limit wildfire liability, tariff impacts

Company leaders are calling for a federal solution to wildfire litigation as new theories emerge in cases against Xcel Energy in Colorado.

Trump’s battery tariffs threaten utility-scale storage and US grid reliability

The tariffs will not only affect procurement costs but could force utilities to turn back to natural gas capacity in the short term — undermining emissions goals and customer affordability strategies.

FirstEnergy faces minimal direct tariff impact, but ‘uncertainty’ weighs on customers: CEO

PJM states will play a key role in meeting resource needs, per FirstEnergy’s Brian Tierney. “It’s leadership by the governors in the states that are going to address this problem most directly," he said.

Texas House bill would create state nuclear office, funding program

If passed by the Texas Senate and signed into law, House Bill 14 would provide grants of up to $200 million for eligible advanced reactor construction projects.

PG&E foresees ‘bright future’ with lower prices, higher demand

CEO Patti Poppe said the company expects new legislation to shore up California's wildfire insurance program this year.

NextEra Energy CEO urges ‘energy pragmatism’ amid rising costs, demand

Plans for new natural gas generation could be harder hit by tariffs than solar or storage projects, CEO John Ketchum said.

Lightshift to build 11-MW storage project for Virginia municipal utility

Danville Utilities intends to use the project to cut its peak demand in an effort to lower transmission and capacity charges by about $30 million.

Smaller, public utilities see growth potential in data centers, but there are risks: APPA

Utility leaders can take steps to attract potentially lucrative large loads while mitigating risks for existing customers, the American Public Power Association says.

Carbon capture technology is ready. Permitting needs to catch up.

Ending the carbon dioxide injection well permit application backlog would unleash investment in America, creating tens of thousands of new jobs and strengthening America’s global competitiveness.

Schneider Electric debuts data center consulting service

EcoConsult for Data Centers offers a road map to boost operational efficiency, maximize uptime and extend equipment and facility service life, Schneider says.

Phillips exits FERC, leaving a seat for Trump to fill

The White House has been considering replacement candidates from a pool of conservative lawyers with experience at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, according to R Street’s Devin Hartman.

Calpine, Constellation, others seek settlement talks over PJM colocation rules

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should find that PJM’s colocation rules are unjust and order 90 days of talks between parties to craft new rules, power plant owners told the agency.

Enphase to absorb bulk of China tariff hit this year: CEO

The U.S.-based battery and electrical equipment provider is working to reduce its China exposure amid tariff and domestic policy uncertainty, executives said Tuesday.

FERC approves PJM capacity auction price cap, floor

The PJM Interconnection’s next two base capacity auctions will have a $325/MW-day price cap and a $175/MW-day floor.

Commerce finalizes tariff rates on solar imports from Southeast Asia

The 3,403.96% subsidy rate set for four Cambodian solar exporters is “among the highest rates I've ever seen,” said American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee attorney Tim Brightbill.

DOE makes $46.7M loan disbursement to support Palisades nuclear restart

The 800-MW Palisades plant will be the United States’ first restart of a commercial nuclear reactor that ceased operations, the Department of Energy said.

Climate advocates brace for Trump executive order targeting nonprofits’ tax exempt status

Environmental groups are anticipating attempts to revoke their tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status, and some are vowing to fight any such attempts. 

As Trump targets clean energy, will utilities embrace DERs and VPPs?

Though early Trump policies have been broadly unfavorable to utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage, experts are bullish on distributed generation and flexible loads.

Haven Energy offers no-cost solar, batteries to income-qualified California customers

Under a Self-Generation Incentive Program framework for low- and moderate-income customers, Haven has deployed more than 1,000 residential batteries, co-founder and CEO Vinnie Campo said.

How AI data centers can support grid reliability in Texas and across the US

An Enhanced Reliability Interconnection framework would prioritize connections to the grid for large loads that improve reliability through flexibility and behind-the-meter generation.

Atlanta to launch Climate Resilience Action Plan

The city plans to move forward even as federal support is uncertain and the plan’s focus on energy burden equity has put it in the Trump administration’s crosshairs.

Clean energy groups urge FERC to reject MISO interconnection plan for replacing retiring power plants

However, Alliant Energy, other utilities and state utility regulators support the proposal to create a new pathway for connecting replacement generation to the grid.

From crisis to opportunity: Rebuilding cities with safer energy

By investing in alternative battery technologies now, cities can prepare for looming energy challenges, work toward decarbonization goals and safely enhance urban resilience.

Cold-weather grid performance improves, plus 4 other FERC open meeting takeaways

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Mark Christie defended the PJM Interconnection amid an uproar over its capacity market.

New York expands EV purchase, charging equipment incentives

New York is making $30 million available to assist with the lease or purchase of new electric vehicles. The state is also expanding efforts to reduce equipment installation costs for Level 2 chargers.