Power Grid
For lawmakers in Connecticut, lowering electricity costs is complicated
by John Moritz, CT Mirror To provide relief for utility customers in Connecticut, officials must confront at least one obstacle they cannot change: the stateâs location…
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Renewables
Connecticut adds new commercial incentives to its energy storage program
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) recently unveiled updates to Connecticut’s Energy Storage Solutions (ESS) program, including the opening of Tranche 3 of the commercial…
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Renewables
Global wind developer replaces CEO amid turbulent times for turbines
The chief executive officer of Danish energy company Ãrsted, Mads Nipper, is stepping down from his position as group president and CEO amid turbulent times…
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Power Grid
The Midwest grid is rapidly changing. What are its biggest risks?
With the Midwest U.S. grappling with growing energy demand, extreme weather, regulatory pressure, and other risks, it’s worth taking a bird’s-eye-view at all the factors…
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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.
Deal reached to avoid âhistoricâ PJM electricity price hikes
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said he worked with PJM to lower the capacity auction price cap â from over $500/MW-day to $325/MW-day.
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Senate confirms Zeldin to lead Environmental Protection Agency as Trump vows to cut climate rules
Trump led efforts to dismantle more than 100 environmental protections during his first term and has promised to do so again, targeting what he falsely labels an electric…
5 min read
Backing Texas grid resilience, investment firm acquires nearly 1 GWh battery energy storage portfolio
The three standalone systems, developed by esVolta, are expected to reach commercial operations in the first half of 2025.
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White House rescinds memo freezing government spending
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget has rescinded its memo that paused all federal grants and loans after a lawsuit was filed Tuesday.
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Vermont developer closes on $389M to support growth as an independent power producer, finance community solar and battery projects
Encore Renewable Energy has closed on a $389 million financing solution from Brookfield to support Encore’s growth as an IPP.
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Hydro developer eyes Ohio river for 28.5 MW locks and dam project
The RC Byrd Hydroelectric Project will leverage two decommissioned lock chambers at the Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam and feature two reinforced concrete powerhouses.
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A ‘game changer’ for tidal energy? UK’s Morlais project releases environmental survey data
North Wales tidal project Morlais has partnered with the Crown Estate to provide access to environmental survey data gathered off the coast of Ynys Môn,…
4 min read
Norwegian investment firm sells its entire hydro portfolio for $545M
The hydropower portfolio is held through 100% ownership of three separate holding companies: Sarpsfoss Limited, Orkla Energi AS (85% owner of AS Saudefaldene), and Trælandsfos…
3 min read
New tech could support water quality requirements, fish protection in hydro projects
RCS designed a low-cost technology that operators can adjust to release water from different depths in a reservoir depending on whether warmer or cooler water…
2 min read
Feds select hydro developers to receive testing support through Hydropower Testing Network
With support from one of HyTNâs 18 test facilities, each of these developers will perform tests intended to advance the readiness of their hydropower technologies.
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New sensor data provides more insight into what may have caused California’s Eaton fire
A company that deploys sensor technology to help predict and prevent wildfires has released new data from when California’s Eaton fire began.
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Eversource goes underground: Utility breaks ground on first-of-its-kind substation, part of $1.5B transmission project
Eversource is constructing its first underground substation as part of a $1.5 billion transmission initiative to address increased electricity demand.
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A $4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims is in legal limbo as an unusual trial starts
The trial won’t determine fault. Defendants blamed for the blaze including the state, power utility Hawaiian Electric and large landowners have already agreed to the…
4 min read
Fix our forests: Utilities advocate for legislation to help them recover from wildfires
NRECA, the Edison Electric Institute, and Pacific Gas & Electric are among the entities championing the passage of the “Fix Our Forests Act” in the…
4 min read
California utility reports fault on power line miles away from origin of deadly Eaton fire
Southern California Edison says that there is still no evidence that its equipment caused the blaze, which has destroyed more than 9,000 structures in and…
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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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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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