Interconnection queue reform at the state level
Everything filed under policy in our energy coverage, the 31 reports filed on it so far.
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...
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...
Texas PUC Softens Data Center Grid Interconnection Rules
The Texas Public Utility Commission has adopted final interconnection rules for large loads.
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.
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.
AI Data Centers Challenge Grid Planning with Dynamic Loads
EnerNex reports that AI training campuses, with loads exceeding 1,000 MW, are forcing utilities to move beyond traditional interconnection studies.
MISO's zero-injection plan backed by Google, Xcel for large loads
Google, Xcel Energy, and clean energy groups support MISO's proposal to FERC for a fast-track interconnection process for generation colocated with...
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.
Texas data centre demand could raise ERCOT peak by 125%
A panel at Datacloud USA heard that an audit of interconnection requests estimates 205GW of credible data centre demand.
Texas Audits 474 GW Data Centre Queue
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an audit of over 474 gigawatts of data centre power connection requests to the ERCOT grid.
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...
U.S. Uranium Production Triples in 2025
U.S. Uranium concentrate production surged to 2.1 million pounds in 2025, the highest level since 2017 and more than triple the 2024 output.
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.
Oklo Files FERC Complaint Over PJM Queue Withdrawal
Oklo has filed an emergency complaint with FERC, alleging PJM improperly withdrew its 750-MW multi-fuel generation project from the interconnection...
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.
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.
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...
Illinois Leads the Way in Community Solar on Storage Units
Illinois is making strides in community solar by installing solar panels on storage units, with a goal of 100% clean power by 2050. The state's...