North Plains Connector
A page on transmission under projects in our energy coverage, part of our world reporting, alongside the 7 reports filed on it so far.
Atomic Canyon Launches Fleetwide AI Assistant for Nuclear Industry
Atomic Canyon has launched its Nuclear Industry Virtual Assistant (NIVA) across the North American commercial nuclear fleet.
Grid United's $6B North Plains Connector targets 2032 link
Grid United's planned 420-mile HVDC line would connect three U.S. Grid regions by 2032, backed by a $700 million DOE grant and a consortium of...
North Carolina Hog Pollution Pact Failed
A 2000 agreement requiring Smithfield Foods to replace its polluting hog waste system has ended without implementation.
Duke Energy's Rate Hike Proposal Sparks Concern for Low-Income Customers
Duke Energy's proposed rate hike in North Carolina has sparked concern among low-income customers.
Duke Energy's Carolinas Resource Plan Targets Significant Solar and Storage Additions
Duke Energy has filed its 2026 Carolinas Resource Plan, outlining a recommended portfolio of supply-side additions to serve growing demand in South...
Western Energy Market Must Shift as Power Flows Evolve, Experts Say
The Western energy market is experiencing a shift in power flow patterns, with south-to-north energy flows becoming more common. This change may...
AI and the Grid: A Planning Challenge for North America
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is putting pressure on North America's grid, with utilities facing unprecedented uncertainty about...