Capacity markets
Everything filed under this heading in our energy coverage, the 17 reports filed on it so far.
Solar and Storage Undercut Gas Peakers Globally by 2026
Four-hour battery storage is now cheaper than new gas peaking plants in all modeled global markets, with U.S. costs 65-75% lower.
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...
Coal plant reuse accelerates grid capacity
Developers are repurposing retired coal plant infrastructure to connect new generation faster.
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.
Electrolyzer Learning Rates Overstate Hydrogen Cost Declines
A new analysis argues that conventional experience curves, which forecast hydrogen cost declines based on cumulative installed capacity, are...
SB Energy's IPO reveals data center and gas plans
SoftBank subsidiary SB Energy has filed for an IPO, revealing plans for a massive data center campus backed by new gas generation, despite currently...
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...
AI Boom Drives US Battery Storage Growth
The AI boom is accelerating U.S. battery storage deployment, with 10.3 GW of new capacity added in early 2026.
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...
Hull Street Energy Buys Two PJM Power Plants
Hull Street Energy bought two dispatchable power stations from Rockland Capital in the PJM Interconnection, adding over 1.2 GW of capacity.
Alabama Power Markets Surveillance Cameras
Alabama Power has partnered with over 80 municipalities to install and maintain Flock Safety surveillance cameras on its utility poles.
U.S. Gas Plant Plans Surge to 379 GW
A new report finds nearly 380 gigawatts of new natural gas power capacity is in development across the United States, largely fueled by data center...
Enterprise completes 8 new NGL pipelines
EIA reports eight liquid-fuel pipeline projects finished in 2025-2026, plus 14 new announcements, detailing capacity and mileage for key lines.
Arizona's Grid Battery Growth Spurt: Will it Last?
Arizona installed more grid battery capacity than every state except Texas in the first half of 2026, adding three projects of 250 megawatts each.
Huge new turbines could let biggest UK wind farm do more with less
The UK's largest onshore wind farm is set to be repowered with new, state-of-the-art turbines that will increase its power generation capacity while...
Utilities Face Engineering Capacity Constraints as Capital Expenditure Investments Grow
Utility capital expenditure investments are increasing, but engineering headcount is not keeping pace, leading to throughput bottlenecks in...
Software-based initiative aims to unlock up to 20% more bulk capacity without new infrastructure
OATI's PowerNow initiative could increase transmission capacity by using automated coordination, software-based dynamic line ratings, and AI-enhanced...