Transmission & Distribution

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    Opinion

    Mainstreaming AI data center flexibility

    Software solutions can protect AI workload service-level agreements and still allow data centers to respond to grid needs, writes Arushi Sharma Frank, adviser to Emerald AI.

    By Arushi Sharma Frank • Oct. 29, 2025
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    FERC rejects Tri-State’s large load tariff over retail jurisdiction issues

    The decision comes as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is considering a U.S. Department of Energy proposal for interconnecting data centers and other large loads to the grid.

    By • Oct. 29, 2025
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    AI in the Power Sector

    Artificial intelligence is uniquely positioned to impact the electricity industry from both ends: as the technology driving large load demand growth and as a tool with the potential to make the power system more efficient. 

    By Utility Dive staff
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    Google-NextEra, Santee Cooper announcements signal new life for defunct nuclear projects

    “Restarting a once fully operational plant is the fastest path to unlock large-scale nuclear power to meet AI growth in the near-term,” Google said Monday.

    By • Oct. 28, 2025
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    Opinion

    What utilities need to get right to scale generative AI

    To use artificial intelligence safely and at scale, utilities need to start with the right architecture, define a data strategy and build the right compliance foundations, write Vijay Narayan and Syama Sundar Peesapati of Cognizant.

    By Vijay Narayan and Syama Sundar Peesapati • Oct. 27, 2025
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    Residential electricity prices up more than 6% in August: EIA

    Developers, analysts and policy professionals see growing cause for concern as costs rise. 

    By • Oct. 27, 2025
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    Surging load growth requires flexibility, new approaches: FERC’s See

    “There's a pretty broad range, in my view, of what ‘just and reasonable’ can be, especially when we have new situations and urgency,” FERC Commissioner Lindsay See said.

    By • Oct. 27, 2025
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    US electric utilities entering investment ‘super-cycle,’ says Morningstar DBRS

    U.S. electric utilities will spend $1.4 trillion from 2025 to 2030, the firm said. They face challenges around data center demand forecasting, rising rates and regulatory lag.

    By • Oct. 27, 2025
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    In ‘unusual’ move, DOE proposes rule to expand FERC’s authority over large loads

    Reactions were mixed. Analysts said they expected investor-owned utilities and possibly some states to object, while a former FERC chair questioned the impact on grid reliability and costs for other customers. 

    By • Oct. 24, 2025
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    NERC president warns of ‘five-alarm fire’ for grid reliability

    “The reliability of the power grid remains extremely high, but, paradoxically, the risks to reliability continue to mount,” the North American Electric Reliability Corp.’s Jim Robb told federal regulators.

    By • Oct. 22, 2025
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    Opinion

    States should think twice before taking steps to exit PJM

    If officials believe the PJM Interconnection capacity market is not ensuring resource adequacy, or is doing so at excessive prices, they should turn their efforts to market reforms, writes former FERC Chair Joseph Kelliher.

    By Joseph Kelliher • Oct. 22, 2025
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    FERC rejects NV Energy plan to allow free exit from interconnection study

    Geothermal projects have surged to 3.3 GW in NV Energy’s interconnection queue, which grew 30% in the last three months.

    By • Oct. 21, 2025
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    ISO New England launches cluster study of 26 battery, wind and solar projects

    The projects have a combined summer rated capacity of about 8 GW. The transitional cluster study is the first under a new review framework and is expected to be completed in August 2026.

    By • Oct. 21, 2025
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    Residential electricity prices surge ahead of C&I rates: Berkeley Lab

    State behind-the-meter policies and renewable portfolio standards appear to increase electricity prices, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers said.

    By • Oct. 20, 2025
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    The week in 5 numbers: DOE backs transmission, Amazon’s dozen nuclear reactors

    Plus a group of solar projects in Nevada face uncertainty and California funds offshore wind.

    By • Oct. 17, 2025
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    FERC orders MISO to clarify how merchant projects will be included in transmission planning

    Also, the agency aims to issue a colocation decision this year while its staffing has plunged 11%, FERC Chairman David Rosner said Thursday at an open meeting.

    By • Oct. 17, 2025
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    21 Democratic House members press PJM for interconnection reforms

    The lawmakers called on the PJM Interconnection to bolster rules for energy storage and grid-enhancing technologies while considering options such as “connect and manage.”

    By • Oct. 16, 2025
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    DOE closes $1.6B loan commitment for AEP transmission rebuild

    The loan guarantee will help an American Electric Power subsidiary rebuild around 5,000 miles of transmission lines across Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma and West Virginia.

    By • Oct. 16, 2025
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    Opinion

    How community benefits agreements can reduce project delivery risk

    Working with communities to develop energy or other projects can help developers deliver on-time and on-budget, and with a strong foundation of local support.

    By Sameera Fazili, Pronita Gupta and Doug Bloch • Oct. 15, 2025
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    Public disclosures of AI risk surge among S&P 500 companies

    A report by The Conference Board shows companies are flagging concerns about cyber and reputational risk as they increase deployment.

    By David Jones • Oct. 15, 2025
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    PJM’s market monitor urges FERC to review Amazon data center’s effect on costs, reliability

    The issue centers on an unprecedented agreement between PECO Energy and Amazon Data Services that aims to protect utility customers from costs related to a planned data center complex in Pennsylvania.

    By • Oct. 15, 2025
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    FERC approves SPP ‘provisional load’ interconnection review process

    With 26.4 GW in large load study requests since 2020, the Southwest Power Pool is developing options for data centers, manufacturing plants and other loads to connect to the grid.

    By • Oct. 14, 2025
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    New York City could face power reliability issues beginning next year: ISO

    “The NYISO’s findings should be alarming to residents and serve as another wake up call for the state,” said Gavin Donohue, president of the Independent Power Producers of New York.

    By • Oct. 14, 2025
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    The week in 5 numbers: Utilities make it rain, wildfire costs rage on

    Plus a closely watched acquisition gets the green light, the U.S. renewable outlook shrinks and more

    By • Oct. 10, 2025
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    Investor-owned utilities could spend $1.1T between 2025 and 2029: EEI

    U.S electricity generation rose 3% in 2024 “and is expected to rise for the foreseeable future,” the Edison Electric Institute said Tuesday.

    By • Oct. 9, 2025
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    Opinion

    To keep energy affordable, Virginia must embrace power line innovation

    Regulators should ensure electric utilities pursue transmission innovations rather than simply reinvesting in older technologies, writes Jeff Dennis, executive director of the Electricity Customers Alliance.

    By Jeff Dennis • Oct. 9, 2025