Grid
Every grid we track across energy, 9 entries in all, each with overview, generation mix and prices.
Google and Constellation sign 20-year PPA for 3,590 MW
Google and Constellation Energy have finalized a 20-year power purchase agreement for 3,590 MW, combining 2,700 MW of existing generation with 890 MW...
Maryland awards 440 MW storage to address PJM capacity shortfall
Maryland's first energy storage procurement under the Next Generation Energy Act awarded 440 MW to two projects, a step toward its 1.6 GW goal amid...
Use Coalition Defines Grid Utilization as Virginia Deadline Looms
A policy paper from the Use Coalition establishes a framework for measuring grid efficiency as Virginia utilities face a 2026 deadline to submit...
Virginia Grid Utilization Law Sparks National Policy Shift
Virginia enacted the first U.S. law requiring utilities to measure grid usage and file efficiency plans by mid-October 2026.
AI's surging energy demands reshape grid planning
AI infrastructure's unprecedented power density, reaching 230 kW per rack, is forcing utilities to adopt faster, more collaborative planning methods.
Coal plant reuse accelerates grid capacity
Developers are repurposing retired coal plant infrastructure to connect new generation faster.
Exelon climate investment arm backs Continuum Industries
Exelon's climate investment arm has taken a minority stake in AI grid planning startup Continuum Industries to accelerate transmission planning.
Chile's Energy Grid Sees Major Investment in Storage
Chile has rapidly shifted its power generation from over 60% fossil fuels in 2013 to about 70% from renewable and low-carbon sources today.
RMI Report Details Battery Grid Benefits Amid Slowing Growth
A new RMI analysis shows grid-scale batteries cut energy costs and boosted reliability in California and Texas, while also providing local tax...
Texas PUC Softens Data Center Grid Interconnection Rules
The Texas Public Utility Commission has adopted final interconnection rules for large loads.
U.S. Grid Congestion Costs Hit Record $17 Billion in 2025
A new report finds U.S. grid congestion costs soared to a record $17 billion last year, driven by transmission shortfalls, extreme weather, and high...
NERC Proposes New Rules for Data Center Grid Reliability
NERC is creating a new class of registered entity and reliability standards for large computational loads like data centers.
Electric school buses earn thousands feeding power to the grid
Electric school buses are earning significant revenue by discharging power into local grids during peak demand periods.
AI Data Centers Challenge Grid Planning with Dynamic Loads
EnerNex reports that AI training campuses, with loads exceeding 1,000 MW, are forcing utilities to move beyond traditional interconnection studies.
Google funds PG&E virtual power plant pilot in California
Google is funding a new PG&E virtual power plant pilot in San Jose, aiming to unlock grid capacity and lower electricity rates.
Trench Group CEO Details High-Voltage Grid Equipment Supply Constraints
Trench Group CEO Bahadir Basdere warns of supply constraints for high-voltage grid components, driven by transmission expansion and data center...
Grid United's $6B North Plains Connector targets 2032 link
Grid United's planned 420-mile HVDC line would connect three U.S. Grid regions by 2032, backed by a $700 million DOE grant and a consortium of...
PJM Approves Over 50 GW of Clean Power, Faces Build-Out Delays
PJM Interconnection has approved over 50 gigawatts of clean energy projects for grid connection.
Texas Grid Reliability Improves with Renewables and Storage
Record levels of renewable energy and battery storage have enabled the Texas grid operator ERCOT to avoid issuing conservation appeals during a hot...
National Grid Defends Separate Gas and Electric Forecasts
National Grid's general counsel argues that differing gas and electric load forecasts are a necessary part of responsible utility planning.
Nvidia, Invenergy Propose Principles for AI Data Center Grid Reliability
Officials from Nvidia, Invenergy, Heron Power, and Emerald AI propose three principles for AI data centers to improve grid reliability and...
Texas Audits 474 GW Data Centre Queue
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an audit of over 474 gigawatts of data centre power connection requests to the ERCOT grid.
PG&E Flex Connect pilot sees high customer demand
Pacific Gas & Electric's flexible interconnection pilot, which offers faster grid hookups in exchange for allowing the utility to limit capacity...
US grid battery capacity hits record
The US power sector added a record 20.2 gigawatt-hours of battery storage in Q2 2024, driven by falling costs, large projects, and federal tax...