New York dishes out millions for new hydropower allocations
Economic development awards to 20 firms will spur more than $940 million in capital investments and support 1,774 jobs in New York State.
Redefining microgrids: A vision for dynamic grid control
Erik Amundson, vice president of microgrid engineering and chief technology officer at OATI, provided insights into the evolving role of microgrids during the OATI Energy…
Blue states hope their clean energy plans withstand collision with Trump
State leaders are still scrambling to make sense of President Donald Trumpâs flurry of executive orders, funding freezes, agency directives and verbal threats about clean…
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Billions in federal funds still inaccessible, says emergency motion filed in R.I. federal court
R.I. renewable energy rebates are among the programs affected. 23 Democratic attorneys general suing President Donald Trump and his administration are asking for a federal…
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Californiaâs surge in EV sales has stalled â so what happens to its landmark mandate?
Californiaâs push to electrify its cars is facing a potentially serious problem: People arenât buying electric cars fast enough.Â
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Octopus Energy launches renewable investment platform in UK
Octopus Energy has launched âthe Collectiveâ to enable consumers to invest in and gain returns from renewable energy projects.
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22 states sue New York, alleging environmental fund is unconstitutional
The law requires major fossil fuel companies to pay into the fund over the next quarter-century based on their past gas emissions.
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Fortum explores new potential pumped hydro storage plants in Sweden
Finnish clean energy company Fortum has initiated a two-year feasibility study to explore prerequisites for new pumped hydro storage plants in Sweden.
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Iberdrolaâs Alto Tâmega Hydroelectric Plant recognized by Portuguese Water Resources Association
The Tâmega hydroelectric power plant is one of the largest hydroelectric projects in Europe in the last 25 years. With a total investment of more than…
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Wave power is coming to another continent: Developer teases pilot project with a Fortune 500 Indian company
Eco Wave Power, which will finish its Port of LA installation soon, has teased a pilot project planned for Maharashtra, India.
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BC Hydro launches ‘major’ seismic upgrades at Ladore Dam
This upgrade, with an estimated cost between $297 million to $379 million, is meant to help ensure Ladore Dam continues to hold and pass water…
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Welsh government backs Morlais tidal scheme with £8m
Owned and managed by Ynys Môn social enterprise Menter Môn, the Morlais tidal scheme will be operational from 2026 and will generate enough energy for…
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AIâs power play: Meeting the growing energy demands of data centers
AI and data centers are reshaping the energy landscape and market participants are scrambling to meet skyrocketing power demands.
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State senator pushes bill to protect Georgia Power customers from rate hikes fueled by data centers
Georgia Power executives have said that 80% of its projected increased energy demands over the next decade is tied to prospective data centers opening in…
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Utility industry trends to watch in 2025
As 2025 unfolds, the utility industry and its workforce stand at a unique crossroads. Economic influences, evolving environmental policies and technological advancements are shaping the…
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Congress urged to reform TVA to improve transparency, decision making
As power demand rises, the utility board needs information from independent experts, says a renewable energy group.
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Alectra Utilities’ Vivek Somasundaram on building the control room of the future
Somasundaram will speak on the several key challenges utilities face when building the “control room of the future” at DTECH 2025.
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DISTRIBUTECH® 2025 | Dallas, TX, USA | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
DISTRIBUTECH® is the largest, most influential transmission and distribution event in the country, showcasing cutting-edge technologies that power society. Our conference and exhibition offer a…
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DISTRIBUTECH® 2025 | Dallas, TX, USA | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
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DTECH | Data Centers and AI | San Jose, CA
Access to power has become the key driver of AI and data center growth, prompting the need for new solutions among utilities, developers and other…
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Access to power has become the key driver of AI and data center growth, prompting the need for new solutions among utilities, developers and other…
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