Siting and local opposition to projects
Everything filed under policy in our energy coverage, the 28 reports filed on it so far.
Maryland awards 440 MW storage to address PJM capacity shortfall
Maryland's first energy storage procurement under the Next Generation Energy Act awarded 440 MW to two projects, a step toward its 1.6 GW goal amid...
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...
New York, California Sue to Block Trump Offshore Wind Lease Buyouts
New York and California are leading lawsuits to block agreements that paid developers to abandon federal offshore wind projects.
RMI Report Details Battery Grid Benefits Amid Slowing Growth
A new RMI analysis shows grid-scale batteries cut energy costs and boosted reliability in California and Texas, while also providing local tax...
Harvard Study Raises US EV Sales Forecast to 38% by 2030
A Harvard University study now projects electric vehicles will make up 38% of new US car sales by 2030, up from a prior 32% estimate.
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.
Ohio power bills rise on questionable data center forecasts
Critics challenge Ohio utilities' soaring electricity demand forecasts, driven by speculative data center projects.
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.
Global Solar-Plus-Storage Investment Hits Record $25 Billion
Investment in colocated renewable energy projects, dominated by solar-plus-storage, reached a record $25 billion globally in the first half of 2026.
Obama Center anchors community solar projects in Chicago
The Obama Presidential Center will power its campus with community solar, acting as an anchor tenant for projects developed by Reactivate.
ERCOT Delays Batch Zero Classifications
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has postponed issuing conditional classifications for large-load projects for a second time, citing...
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...
US grid battery capacity hits record
The US power sector added a record 20.2 gigawatt-hours of battery storage in Q2 2024, driven by falling costs, large projects, and federal tax...
Odyssey raises $74M for energy platform
Odyssey Energy Solutions secures $74 million in equity and debt funding to scale its platform for financing and procuring distributed renewable...
Trump Grid Order Puts Battery Storage Projects at Risk
President Donald Trump's executive order restricting foreign bulk-power equipment will likely cause delays and cancellations for U.S.
New England governors join Virginia in opposing NextEra-Dominion merger
Political opposition to the proposed $67 billion merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy has expanded from Virginia to New England.
Ohio Ratepayer Advocate Urges FERC Action on 2023 Complaint
The Ohio Consumers' Counsel has asked FERC to expedite a 2023 complaint alleging a lack of regulatory review for billions in local transmission...
Enterprise completes 8 new NGL pipelines
EIA reports eight liquid-fuel pipeline projects finished in 2025-2026, plus 14 new announcements, detailing capacity and mileage for key lines.
Hephae’s High-Heat Tool Aims to Cut Geothermal Drilling Costs
Hephae Energy Technology has introduced a high-temperature measurement-while-drilling system that can operate up to 210℃, a step above the 175℃ limit...
Dimension Energy Secures $857M for Solar
Dimension Energy, a U.S. distributed-energy developer, announced a $857-million capital infusion to expand its solar portfolio. The funding includes...
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.
California Advances Bills to Regulate Data Centers' Impact on Energy Prices
Two bills aimed at regulating the impact of data centers on energy prices in California have advanced in the state legislature, despite opposition...
Pennsylvania Offers Preferential Permitting for Data Centers with Clean Power Commitments
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has issued an executive order that offers data center projects preferential permitting treatment if they commit to...
ISO-NE Proposes Review of Asset Condition Transmission Projects
ISO New England has filed a proposal with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to review and report on asset condition transmission...