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A tracked markets dataset for our energy coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
Utilities Can Eliminate EV 'Renter's Penalty' by Modernizing Affordability Programs
GRID Alternatives and the Smart Electric Power Alliance have released a utility playbook outlining strategies for implementing driver-based programs...