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Everything filed under markets in our energy coverage, the 37 reports filed on it so far.
Hochul and Blakeman clash over energy policy as New York bills rise
In a final debate, Governor Kathy Hochul defended her clean energy strategy while challenger Bruce Blakeman blamed renewables for high costs and...
PG&E expands precautionary power shutoffs across California
PG&E warned approximately 70,000 customers across 29 counties could face precautionary electricity shutoffs beginning Wednesday evening, October 14...
U.S. Winter Heating Costs Forecast to Diverge by Fuel Type
U.S. households face sharply different heating bills this winter, with natural gas and propane users saving while heating oil and electricity costs...
MISO interconnection queue reform proposal seeks FERC approval
MISO proposes accelerating its Definitive Planning Phase-2022 study for 71 GW of legacy projects by raising the penalty-free exit threshold and...
U.S. EV Electricity Use Growth Slows to 8% in H1 2026
Electricity consumption by light-duty electric vehicles in the U.S. Grew by 8% in the first half of 2026, a marked slowdown from prior half-year...
Poland and Bechtel-Westinghouse agree on main terms for first nuclear plant
Poland's state nuclear company and a Bechtel-Westinghouse consortium have agreed on the main commercial terms for the country's first nuclear power...
Virginia Governor Issues Framework for Data Center Power
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger released a new policy framework on September 18, 2026, aimed at making electricity for data centers cleaner.
State EV Incentives Expand as Federal Support Withdraws
States are implementing new incentives and financing programs for electric vehicles to counter the rollback of federal tax credits and support.
Ohio power bills rise on questionable data center forecasts
Critics challenge Ohio utilities' soaring electricity demand forecasts, driven by speculative data center projects.
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...
Texas, Washington Lead U.S. Electricity Generation Surge
U.S. Utility-scale electricity generation rose 2.1% in the first half of 2026, driven by data centers and large users.
Study: 13 transmission projects could save $15.3 billion
A new study finds 13 high-value transmission projects in the Eastern U.S. could yield up to $15.3 billion in net system value by 2050, lowering rates...
Japan restarts Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reactor
Tokyo Electric Power Company has restarted Unit 6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, a key step in Japan's plan to have nuclear power supply...
California Sues Over Offshore Wind Lease
California's Attorney General and Energy Commission have sued the Trump administration and the Golden State Wind developer over a $120 million deal.
Virginia solar bulk-buy cuts costs
Virginia is the first U.S. state to launch a statewide bulk-purchasing program for rooftop solar.
Texas Data Centers Face New Audit
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the state's Public Utility Commission to audit data center interconnection requests.
California Dairy's Biogas-to-Hydrogen Project Gets Record-Low Carbon Rating
A California dairy farm's biogas-to-hydrogen project has received the lowest carbon-intensity rating in state history.
Duke Energy Florida delays large load rate
Duke Energy Florida has asked state regulators to postpone setting a new rate for large customers like data centers.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Must Get Energy Affordability Right
Massachusetts lawmakers are working to make electricity more affordable, but a proposed fixed charge could undermine their efforts.
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.
Utility Forecasts Drive Higher Bills in New York
In New York state, infrastructure costs make up 75% of heating bills, and a study says utility forecasts are driving them higher.
Translucent Energy Launches 1.3-GW Solar Factory in South Carolina
Translucent Energy has launched a 1.3-gigawatt solar factory in South Carolina, creating 167 jobs and expanding the state's solar industry.
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...