Wholesale power prices
Everything filed under markets in our energy coverage, the 63 reports filed on it so far.
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...
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...
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...
Amazon signs 20-year nuclear PPA with Constellation
Amazon and Constellation Energy have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement to expand Maryland's Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant.
Geely invests in NIO Power to scale battery swapping
Geely Holding Group is acquiring a 30% stake in NIO Power, valuing the battery-swapping arm at RMB 16 billion.
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.
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...
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.
Google and Georgia Power sign nuclear uprate deal
Google will subscribe to a new tariff to support power uprates at two Georgia Power nuclear plants.
Rune deploys modular data centers to use otherwise wasted renewable power
Startup Rune is deploying modular data centers that plug directly into utility-scale solar and wind farms.
EPA Rolls Back Power Plant Emissions Rules
The EPA has rescinded the 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards, eliminating key federal regulations on fossil fuel power plant emissions.
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.
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...
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.
Northeast's RGGI cap-and-trade faces debate
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a 20-year-old carbon cap-and-trade program for Northeastern power plants, is under debate.
Alabama Power Profits Soar as Utility Reform Bill Fails
Alabama Power reported $860 million in profit for the first half of 2026, a 14% increase.
New England Gas Prices Trade at Deep Discount to U.S. Benchmark
Natural gas prices at the Algonquin Citygate hub in New England have been trading at a significant discount to the Henry Hub benchmark, driven by...
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.
Georgia Power's Summer Disconnections Hit Over 100,000
Georgia Power disconnected over 100,000 residential customers between August and November 2025.
DOE Finalizes $1.9 Billion Loan for Duane Arnold Nuclear Restart
The U.S. Department of Energy has closed a loan of up to $1.9 billion to NextEra Energy to restart Iowa's only nuclear power plant.
Energy Security and Load Growth Reshape U.S. Power Equipment Strategy
A U.S. executive order targeting foreign bulk-power equipment, combined with rapid load growth, is shifting the focus from generation cost to...
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.
Fervo, Google sign 396-MW geothermal PPA for Utah data centers
Fervo Energy and Google have signed a 396-megawatt power purchase agreement, the largest-ever for geothermal energy.