Staff reporter at Grid and Generation, covering Energy.
Xcel Energy's Public Service Co. of Colorado has asked the state Supreme Court to weigh in on an eminent domain dispute that is preventing the utility from connecting two nearly complete wind farms to the grid.
A recent geothermal lease auction in New Mexico set records for federal bids, signaling increased competition and developer interest in geothermal resources. The sale, which netted over $16.5 million, saw a top bid of $701 per acre, more than triple the average of a 2025 Nevada sale. Analysts attribute the surge to rising electricity demand and proximity to transmission infrastructure.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has seen a significant increase in demand for its large-frame gas turbines, with a backlog of 35 GW and a 56% rise in order intake year over year.
A recent market report by Ascend Analytics highlights the challenges facing the Texas grid as peak demand is expected to reach 120 GW by 2030, despite supply constraints and limitations in new generation additions.
Consolidated Edison Company of New York and Orange & Rockland Utilities, subsidiaries of Consolidated Edison, Inc., plan to invest in 28 new substations by 2035 to meet the increasing demand for electricity in New York City and surrounding areas.
Utilities are exploring quantum computing’s potential to optimize power systems and reduce energy use, but its unique load profile and cooling demands present new challenges. Early adopters like Duke Energy, EPB, and Middle Tennessee Electric are testing applications for battery management and cybersecurity, while others, such as ComEd, are preparing infrastructure for large-scale quantum data centers. Experts debate whether quantum computing will significantly increase electricity demand, but m
WSP Global executives report broad strength across various sectors, with power and energy emerging as a key area of growth in the US market.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved power plant deals for gas-fired generation in New York and Colorado, with PowerTransitions and TransAlta Holding set to acquire new assets.
OATI's PowerNow initiative could increase transmission capacity by using automated coordination, software-based dynamic line ratings, and AI-enhanced dispatch of flexible resources.