Big, power-ready facilities drive industrial real estate market

Companies are looking for modern facilities that can accommodate power-hungry automation, industrial experts said in a report first provided to Facilities Dive.

By Joe Burns • June 8, 2026

Can stadiums be energy efficient? USGBC map shows that many of them are

The U.S. Green Building Council has conferred LEED status on 31 stadiums in North America, from the 9,500-seat Southwest University Park in El Paso, Texas, to the 88,000-seat Estadio Banorte in Mexico City.  

By Robert Freedman • June 8, 2026

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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. 

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Colorado co-op delivers 100% renewables in March, a first

Holy Cross Energy CEO Bryan Hannegan said the utility plans to expand its programs for smart electrification and demand flexibility, and selectively add new flexible renewable resources.

By Diana DiGangi • June 4, 2026

What’s on the mind of EEI conference attendees? Labor, AI, affordability and more.

Utility Dive talked to registrants before the conference to hear how industry changes are impacting their work.

By Meris Lutz • June 2, 2026

Access to real-time electricity data should be a basic consumer right

The technology exists and the infrastructure is there. What is missing is a requirement that customers have access to data on their electricity use, writes Joel Hicks at the University of Oregon.

By Joel Hicks • June 1, 2026

Philadelphia clean energy campaign turned millions invested into billions saved. Here’s how.

By blending public and private financing, green banking and a coalition of labor, housing and community partners, the city generated 11,000 jobs and $1.4 billion in energy savings — with minimal federal dollars, an economic impact report found.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 1, 2026

Net electricity generation jumped 4.5% in March as the West baked under record heat

Residential sales fell 0.1% year over year while residential prices soared 10.2% in the same period, to 18.8 cents/kWh, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said.

By Meris Lutz • May 26, 2026

High winter heating bills aren’t going away unless state policymakers act

States can help consumers switch to high-efficiency electric appliances by lowering the up-front costs and minimizing ongoing operational costs, writes Kate Shonk, policy principal at Advanced Energy United.

By Kate Shonk • May 19, 2026

Why is the US walking away from energy efficiency?

Policymakers should set strong energy efficiency standards and reinstate tax incentives for households and businesses to make upgrades, writes Ben Evans at the U.S. Green Building Council.

By Ben Evans • May 13, 2026

Electric truck fleets could push down residential rates by 2035: report

Medium- and heavy-duty fleet electrification in California and Georgia could reduce residential rates modestly, E3’s analysis found, but proactive, measured investments in grid upgrades are essential.

By Brian Martucci • May 7, 2026

TXU Energy EV charging program could work in other competitive markets: ChargeScape CEO

Ford electric vehicle drivers get 15 hours per day of “free” home charging under a special retail plan in Texas. The automaker says it shifted 515 MWh of energy to off-peak periods in 2025.

By Brian Martucci • May 6, 2026

ISO New England trims 10-year forecast based on electrification outlook

Annual electricity consumption will grow about 9% by 2035, reflecting “more conservative assumptions around future adoption of electric vehicles and heat pumps,” the grid operator said.

By Robert Walton • May 4, 2026

Elevated infrastructure: Champion Fiberglass® supports reliable power at luxury mountain resort town

Champion Fiberglass® supports reliable power at mountain resort town

By Scott Patchan • May 4, 2026

What’s stalling data center projects? Public opposition and power access lead delays.

Cancellations on builds quadrupled to 25 in 2025 from just six in 2024, according to Baird analyst Justin Hauke, as state governments mull moratoriums.

By Sebastian Obando • April 24, 2026

Rivian, Redwood Materials announce energy storage partnership

The EV maker’s second-life battery packs will be integrated into an energy system for its Illinois assembly plant.

By Eric Walz • April 21, 2026

Fleet managers not sold on EVs, but they’re getting there: survey

Insufficient options for larger trucks and nervousness about range and charging options are holding back adoption, says EV services company Mitra. About a third of states have adopted zero-emission fleet requirements, including some for private organizations.

By Robert Freedman • April 20, 2026

As EV load grows, utilities use managed charging to harness flexibility, lower costs

Active managed charging can delay costly system upgrades while saving individual customers money on their bills, utilities, automakers and aggregators say, but a lack of standardized data-sharing is slowing adoption.

By Herman K. Trabish • Updated April 10, 2026

Turning the AC-DC switch: A legacy technology has reached its limits.

AC is no longer the preferred current for many applications. A transition is underway, but it calls for new technology to be deliberately deployed, writes Shaun Walsh at Peak Nano.

By Shaun Walsh • April 7, 2026

Fleet electrification is running into the grid. Planning and operations need to catch up.

Thoughtfully planned, flexible load offers one answer to the grid’s present challenges, write experts from Synop and the Electric Power Research Institute.

By Shana Patadia and Britta Gross • March 27, 2026

Puget Sound’s vehicle-to-home charging pilot combines demand response, peak shaving, resilience

The test will use electric vehicle batteries for demand response and residential peak shaving while also making their storage capacity available during power outages.

By Brian Martucci • March 24, 2026

JST’s OD3Mag™ Outdoor Breaker offers robust upgrade at utility substation in Pacific Northwest

Salem Electric upgrades its substation with JST’s OD3Mag™ breaker, ensuring reliable power for 20,000+ members in the Pacific Northwest.

March 16, 2026

Data centers remain standout industry for Schneider Electric

Data center orders accelerated toward the end of 2025 and will likely remain strong through 2026 as projects planned for the next 18 to 24 months take shape, Schneider Electric Chief Financial Officer Hilary Maxson said.

By Brian Martucci • March 3, 2026

House passes bills to weaken DOE’s appliance efficiency program, repeal home rebates

Consumer advocates lamented the votes. “Efficiency rules are incredibly popular because they save families money on their utility bills,” said Dylan Jaff at Consumer Reports.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 26, 2026

Rivian partners with EnergyHub on managed EV charging

Rivian drivers will be able to participate in passive and active managed utility charging programs, company officials told Utility Dive.

By Brian Martucci • Updated Feb. 25, 2026

What the Supreme Court tariff ruling means for construction

The court decision could drive a modest reduction in price escalation for electrical systems and fixtures, but materials-specific tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper products remain in place, experts said. 

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 23, 2026