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Five Years After Winter Storm Uri, a Texas Co-op Shares Its Lessons Learned
Rayburn Electric Cooperative faced three years of power costs in five days during the 2021 storm. The experience transformed the organization’s approach to risk, generation assets, and long-term planning. When…
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Notice of Open Solicitation for Bolo Transmission

On January 12, 2026, Bolo Transmission LLC will commence an open solicitation for up to 800 MW of bi-directional, point-to-point, firm transmission service connecting the Public Service of New Mexico and the SunZia Transmission systems. Interested entities must submit a non-binding Expression of Interest Form to bolo-os@energystrat.com by February 13, 2026. Information about the project and process can be found at http://www.bolo-os.com/

Microsoft Commits to Full Electricity Cost Recovery in Data Center Communities
Microsoft has committed to “paying its way” to ensure its data centers will not ramp up residential utility rates, becoming the first major hyperscaler to publicly commit to a comprehensive…
Constellation Completes Acquisition of Calpine; Groups Have 55 GW of Generation Capacity
Major U.S. utility Constellation said it has completed its acquisition of Calpine Corp. from Energy Capital Partners (ECP), creating the nation’s largest producer of electricity. The companies on January 7…
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Energy Resilience at Every Step: Navigating the Complex Energy Transition

The integrated control system, Omnivise T3000, is redefining energy resilience through centralized monitoring, built-in cybersecurity and seamless hybrid plant integration.  As energy systems grow more complex and interconnected, these innovations enable operators to balance sustainability, reliability and affordability while advancing the transition to a digitalized and decarbonized future.  Explore how Siemens Energy is leading the way toward a smarter, cleaner and more connected energy future.

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Former Smelter Site Now Home to 1.2-GW Pumped Storage Hydro Project
Developers of a new pumped storage hydropower installation in Washington state said the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a 50-year operating license for the project. Rye Development, a…
Why America's Nuclear Future Depends on Its Fuel Supply Chain
For much of the 20th century, the U.S. set the global standard for civilian nuclear energy. American innovation shaped reactor design, safety culture, and regulatory practice worldwide. Yet today, as nuclear power regains prominence amid concerns over climate, energy security, and industrial competitiveness, America faces a quieter but more consequential challenge: the erosion of its nuclear fuel supply chain.
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PJM Dials Back Near-Term Load Outlook but Maintains Steep Long-Term Growth Trajectory
PJM Interconnection has trimmed its near-term peak-demand projections in its updated 20-year load forecast, citing tighter vetting of large-load adjustment requests and revised electric-vehicle (EV) and economic assumptions. The grid…
The Nuclear Industry’s Race Against the Clock: EPRI Experts on Fleet Optimization, SMRs, and What’s Next
The electricity sector faces a timing problem that’s becoming impossible to ignore. Data centers, artificial intelligence (AI) deployment, industrial reshoring, and broader electrification are driving load growth at rates not…
Solving Problems, Not Chasing Technology
In recent years, the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape has shifted from quiet curiosity to relentless noise. Conference taglines, vendor solicitations, and slide decks all seem to begin with the same…
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Switched Source Expands Grid-Enhancing Technology Deployments by 60%
Chicago-based Switched Source reported a 60% increase in deployments of its Phase-EQ grid-enhancing technology (Figure 1) over the past year, with units now operating across more than 10 utility service…
ERMCO Expands Transformer Manufacturing West with New Arizona Facility
The distribution transformer manufacturer’s first plant west of the Mississippi River will add three-phase production capacity to address ongoing supply constraints. Distribution transformer manufacturer ERMCO announced Jan. 21 it will…
Oak Ridge Lab, Type One Energy Partnering on Nuclear Fusion Project
The Department of Energy’s (DOE's) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Type One Energy and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville are partnering to establish a world-class facility that will drive American innovation and move fusion energy closer to reality. This high-heat flux (HHF) facility, located at the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) Bull Run Energy Complex in East Tennessee, will evaluate how materials react under extreme conditions in a fusion device.
Evolving Technologies, Outdated Regulations Impact Mid-Atlantic Generation Permitting
Energy-generation permitting in the Mid-Atlantic continues to evolve in 2026 not through wholesale deregulation or uniform acceleration, but through procedural and permitting reform and the potential allocation of generation development authority to public utilities. States are enacting these changes to meet the reality of reliability concerns, transmission constraints, large load-growth, and to address frequent obstruction of energy projects by local government.
The POWER Interview: Grid Integration of DERs
Integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar, wind, batteries, and electric vehicles into the power grid is an important part of the energy transition. Utilities and transmission system operators know they need more flexibility when it comes to power generation and delivery, which involves modernizing infrastructure, using advanced controls, and developing new market rules to manage two-way power flow.
NKT Secures €2 Billion in Contracts for Scottish HVDC Transmission Links
NKT has finalized contracts with SSEN Transmission for two high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) transmission links in Scotland, the company announced January 19. The projects, valued at approximately €2 billion combined, represent…
Power System Protection with Digital Overcurrent Relays
Power systems today operate in an environment where reliability and safety must be maintained despite rising loads, expanding interconnections, and increasing dependence on distributed energy resources. One of the most important technologies that supports this stability is the digital overcurrent relay.
Why 2026 Is the Year the Energy Transition Finally Accelerates
This year will be a pivotal period for the global energy transition. The International Energy Agency's recent revision to its net-zero roadmap reveals a changing narrative: we are no longer waiting…
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