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DOE’s Fifth Emergency Order—for PJM—Caps Summer of Escalating Grid Risk
The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued its fifth 202(c) emergency order this year, directing PJM Interconnection to override environmental limits and dispatch an oil-fired power generating unit in Maryland…
 
PJM’s Record-High Capacity Prices Spark Sector Reckoning as Market Signals, Policy Battles Intensify
Capacity prices in PJM Interconnection’s latest auction spiked to the market’s price ceiling, hitting $329.17/MW-day across the board for the 2026/2027 delivery year—the maximum allowed under new Federal Energy Regulatory…
SSE Moving Forward With Major Scottish Offshore Wind Farm
Scottish energy giant SSE said it has government approval to develop an offshore wind farm that at present would be the largest such installation in the world.
 
Energy Storage Group Closes Financing for Texas BESS Project
A global developer of grid-scale energy storage projects said it has closed project financing and completed a 10-year offtake agreement for a battery energy storage system (BESS) installation in Texas.…
Power Grid Security in the AI Era: Why Energy Dominance and Cybersecurity Can’t Be Separated
In a special edition of The POWER Podcast, released in collaboration with the McCrary Institute’s Cyber Focus podcast, POWER’s executive editor, Aaron Larson, and Frank Cilluffo, director of the McCrary…
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EPA Extends Coal Ash Compliance Deadlines, Citing Utility, Contractor Strain
Citing a mounting compliance crunch in America’s coal-fired power sector, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized new rules extending key deadlines for coal ash cleanup and management, while…
EPRI Announces Distribution System Operator Certification Program
The electric power industry is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by increasing grid complexity and the integration of renewable energy sources, while still providing reliable, affordable energy. At the heart…
At a Time of Accelerating Change, Utilities Need to Build Flexibility into Their Strategy for Load Growth
The past few years have brought decades worth of change to electric utilities. An increasing fraction of supply is coming from intermittent sources like solar and wind. Energy storage technology…
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Making Battery Degradation Measurable: Why Cost-Aware Operation Is Essential
As renewable energy becomes the foundation of electricity systems around the world, the importance of stationary battery storage is no longer in question. Lithium-ion batteries are being deployed at unprecedented…
Apex Clean Energy Adds 625 MW as Four Wind and Storage Projects Now Online
A Virginia-based renewable energy group has expanded its operating and construction portfolio to more than 3 GW of generation capacity. Charlottesville-headquartered Apex Clean Energy on July 29 announced that four…
Public Safety Power Shutoff? Utilities Must Be Proactive
 Yes, you need to shut off the power ... 60-plus-mile-per-hour winds whipping down the mountains, ample dry vegetation in their path, and a significant population in the wildland-urban interface (WUI) with…
Pavegen Chosen for Cyberport 5 Smart City Expansion in Hong Kong
Pavegen, a UK-based clean technology company pioneering energy and data generation, on July 29 announced it has been selected to deliver a flagship installation at Cyberport 5, part of the…
Smart Strategies for Energy Suppliers in the Data Center Boom
Data center demands are shifting rapidly in today’s energy landscape. A customer that signed on for 10 MW just months ago may now be requesting 40. For energy suppliers across…
When AI-First Becomes Practice, Your Energy Grid Better Be Ready
From healthcare to aviation, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to close operational gaps and garner efficiencies in key industries. Indeed, 78% of respondents in McKinsey’s State of AI…
Enhancing Grid Resilience and EV Charging Efficiency Through Advanced Technology
XCharge North America (XCharge NA) is a provider of high-power electric vehicle (EV) charging and battery-integrated solutions designed to strengthen the North American electrical grid. Since its inception in 2022,…
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