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Everything filed under policy in our energy coverage, the 70 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.
FERC rejects TransAlta's $19.9 million Centralia cost recovery
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has rejected TransAlta's proposal to recover $19.9 million in costs for keeping the Centralia coal 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.
Coal plant reuse accelerates grid capacity
Developers are repurposing retired coal plant infrastructure to connect new generation faster.
Palisades nuclear plant fuel loading marks first U.S. reactor restart
The Palisades plant in Michigan began loading fuel assemblies in August 2024, becoming the first U.S. Commercial reactor to restart after entering...
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.
Texas PUC Softens Data Center Grid Interconnection Rules
The Texas Public Utility Commission has adopted final interconnection rules for large loads.
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.
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.
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.
Court Blocks Trump's Michigan Coal Plant Order
A federal court ruled the Department of Energy overstepped its authority by forcing a Michigan coal plant to stay open.
Court Vacates DOE Order Delaying Michigan Coal Plant
A federal appeals court has vacated a U.S. Department of Energy emergency order that required a Michigan coal plant to delay its retirement.
Dominion Energy seeks 3 GW gas plant under Virginia climate law loophole
Dominion Energy is proposing a 3-gigawatt natural gas plant in Cumberland County, Virginia.
Ohio power bills rise on questionable data center forecasts
Critics challenge Ohio utilities' soaring electricity demand forecasts, driven by speculative data center projects.