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 -
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 Ethan Howland • Oct. 29, 2025 -
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TrendlineAI 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.
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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 Robert Walton • Oct. 28, 2025 -
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 -
Residential electricity prices up more than 6% in August: EIA
Developers, analysts and policy professionals see growing cause for concern as costs rise.
By Meris Lutz • 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 Ethan Howland • Oct. 27, 2025 -
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 Robert Walton • Oct. 27, 2025 -
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 Diana DiGangi • 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 Ethan Howland • Oct. 22, 2025 -
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 -
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 Ethan Howland • Oct. 21, 2025 -
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 Robert Walton • Oct. 21, 2025 -
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 Ethan Howland • Oct. 20, 2025 -
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 Meris Lutz • Oct. 17, 2025 -
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 Ethan Howland • Oct. 17, 2025 -
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 Ethan Howland • Oct. 16, 2025 -
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 Robert Walton • Oct. 16, 2025 -
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 -
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 -
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 Ethan Howland • Oct. 15, 2025 -
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 Ethan Howland • Oct. 14, 2025 -
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 Robert Walton • Oct. 14, 2025 -
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 Meris Lutz • 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 Robert Walton • Oct. 9, 2025 -
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