https://gridandgeneration.com/2026-08-21https://gridandgeneration.com/share-home.svg https://gridandgeneration.com/news/huge-turbines-could-let/2026-08-21https://gridandgeneration.com/share-huge-turbines-could-let.svgA large wind farm with multiple wind turbines and a seagull flying in the sky.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 reducing the number of turbines. https://gridandgeneration.com/news/illinois-leads-way-community/2026-08-21https://gridandgeneration.com/share-illinois-leads-way-community.svgA close-up view of a solar panel array, with multiple panels arranged in a row and attached to a...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 community solar program allows households and... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/california-advances-bills-regulate/2026-08-21https://gridandgeneration.com/share-california-advances-bills-regulate.svgA collection of batteries, with the visible objects being the tops of the batteries, which are...Two bills aimed at regulating the impact of data centers on energy prices in California have advanced in the state legislature, despite opposition from the industry and utilities. https://gridandgeneration.com/news/us-apartment-buildings-increasingly/2026-08-21https://gridandgeneration.com/share-us-apartment-buildings-increasingly.svgA large, rusted engine situated in an industrial setting.Heat pumps are becoming the preferred choice for heating and cooling in new apartment buildings in the US, with over half of new constructions featuring these efficient electric appliances. https://gridandgeneration.com/news/duke-energy-rate-hike/2026-08-20https://gridandgeneration.com/share-duke-energy-rate-hike.svgA model of a building with solar panels on its roof, surrounded by power lines and towers in a...Duke Energy's proposed rate hike in North Carolina has sparked concern among low-income customers, who may face significant increases in their monthly bills (Source: Canary Media) https://gridandgeneration.com/news/federal-ruling-opens-up/2026-08-20https://gridandgeneration.com/share-federal-ruling-opens-up.svgA landscape featuring wind turbines, fields, and clouds.A recent federal ruling will allow virtual power plants to participate in the PJM Interconnection energy market, potentially unlocking hundreds of megawatts of residential load and alleviating... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/duke-energy-carolinas-resource/2026-08-20https://gridandgeneration.com/share-duke-energy-carolinas-resource.svgA solar panel mounted on a pole, with a fence in the background.Duke Energy has filed its 2026 Carolinas Resource Plan, outlining a recommended portfolio of supply-side additions to serve growing demand in South Carolina and North Carolina. (Source: Utility Dive) https://gridandgeneration.com/news/ferc-approves-spp-plan/2026-08-20https://gridandgeneration.com/share-ferc-approves-spp-plan.svgA field with multiple power transmission towers, each featuring a tall metal structure with...The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the Southwest Power Pool's proposal to use topology optimization to reduce grid congestion and related costs. (Source: Utility Dive) https://gridandgeneration.com/news/california-gubernatorial-candidate-pledges/2026-08-20https://gridandgeneration.com/share-california-gubernatorial-candidate-pledges.svgA compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) against a black background.California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra has proposed a plan to offer up to two hours of free electricity per day to state residents, starting with low-income families. https://gridandgeneration.com/news/lg-billion-battery-cell/2026-08-20https://gridandgeneration.com/share-lg-billion-battery-cell.svgA field of solar panels arranged in rows, with each panel consisting of multiple blue...LG Energy Solution has opened a massive battery cell factory in Michigan, one of the largest in the US, as the company shifts focus from electric vehicle batteries to energy storage systems. https://gridandgeneration.com/news/western-energy-market-must/2026-08-20https://gridandgeneration.com/share-western-energy-market-must.svgA large industrial complex with a cooling tower, smokestacks, and buildings, situated near a...The Western energy market is experiencing a shift in power flow patterns, with south-to-north energy flows becoming more common. This change may require systemic changes and more accurate... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/pennsylvania-offers-preferential-permitting/2026-08-20https://gridandgeneration.com/share-pennsylvania-offers-preferential-permitting.svgA town with a row of wind turbines in the background.Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has issued an executive order that offers data center projects preferential permitting treatment if they commit to sourcing their electricity from new power... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/homebuyers-seek-energy-efficiency/2026-08-19https://gridandgeneration.com/share-homebuyers-seek-energy-efficiency.svgTwo people holding a paper with a graph and the words "Energy Volume" on it.New research reveals a disconnect between homebuyers' interest in energy efficiency and the lack of information provided during real estate transactions. Utilities are positioned to fill this gap... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/qcells-georgia-factory-survives/2026-08-19https://gridandgeneration.com/share-qcells-georgia-factory-survives.svgA large, angled solar panel structure with a flat surface and a metal frame, set against a blue sky.The Qcells factory in Cartersville, Georgia, is a major milestone for the US solar industry, bringing the whole production process under one roof. However, the factory is facing challenges due to... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/sage-geosystems-brings-first/2026-08-19https://gridandgeneration.com/share-sage-geosystems-brings-first.svgA large solar panel farm with rows of blue panels and green grass between them.Sage Geosystems has successfully brought its first next-generation geothermal plant online in Texas, marking a significant milestone in the development of on-demand clean electricity. https://gridandgeneration.com/news/vpps-expand-offer-affordability/2026-08-19https://gridandgeneration.com/share-vpps-expand-offer-affordability.svgA vast, open field with a clear blue sky above, featuring a few power lines and poles scattered...Virtual power plants (VPPs) are evolving to provide more than just targeted benefits for distribution or bulk power grids. Utilities and aggregators are now seeing VPPs as a way to improve... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/states-seek-unlock-geothermal/2026-08-19https://gridandgeneration.com/share-states-seek-unlock-geothermal.svgA vast solar panel array situated in a rural area, with wind turbines visible in the background.Western states are increasing their support for next-generation geothermal energy, which could provide hundreds of gigawatts of clean electricity around the clock. (Source: Canary Media) https://gridandgeneration.com/news/us-department-energy-cancels/2026-08-19https://gridandgeneration.com/share-us-department-energy-cancels.svgA utility pole with electrical equipment and wires against a blue sky.The US Department of Energy has cancelled three proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors, citing the Biden administration's 'Green New Scam agenda'. The move has been met with... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/utilities-emphasize-project-execution/2026-08-19https://gridandgeneration.com/share-utilities-emphasize-project-execution.svgA close-up of a white dial with numbers and markings, set against a blurred background.Utilities are shifting their focus from growth opportunities to ensuring investments can be recovered in a manner acceptable to customers and policymakers, according to a review of earnings calls. https://gridandgeneration.com/news/iso-ne-proposes-review/2026-08-19https://gridandgeneration.com/share-iso-ne-proposes-review.svgA tall metal electrical tower with multiple wires and insulators attached to it.ISO New England has filed a proposal with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to review and report on asset condition transmission projects, aiming to provide increased oversight and... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/hyundai-unifies-vehicle-v2x/2026-08-18https://gridandgeneration.com/share-hyundai-unifies-vehicle-v2x.svgA hand cradling a green globe, set against a green background with a bright light shining behind it.Hyundai Motor Group is bringing its existing V2X services together under a single global entity, called AllDayEnergy, that will serve as the launch point for future smart-charging and... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/caiso-load-balancing-edam/2026-08-18https://gridandgeneration.com/share-caiso-load-balancing-edam.svgA string of light bulbs hanging in front of a green background.California Public Utilities Commission staff and several stakeholders have raised concerns about the math behind California Independent System Operator's Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM)... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/northwest-council-proposes-generation/2026-08-18https://gridandgeneration.com/share-northwest-council-proposes-generation.svgA large solar panel array situated in a valley, with wind turbines visible in the background.The Northwest Power and Conservation Council has published a draft of its regional power plan, calling for 9 GW of renewables, 2.1 GW of natural gas and 5.2 GW of energy storage to meet... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/utilities-can-eliminate-ev/2026-08-18https://gridandgeneration.com/share-utilities-can-eliminate-ev.svgA row of power lines and transmission towers silhouetted against an orange sunset.GRID Alternatives and the Smart Electric Power Alliance have released a utility playbook outlining strategies for implementing driver-based programs that provide affordable charging rates for... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/utilities-face-engineering-capacity/2026-08-18https://gridandgeneration.com/share-utilities-face-engineering-capacity.svgA long, large-diameter pipe laid on the ground in a rural area with hills and power lines in the...Utility capital expenditure investments are increasing, but engineering headcount is not keeping pace, leading to throughput bottlenecks in transmission and distribution projects. https://gridandgeneration.com/news/grid-hardening-grid-intelligence/2026-08-18https://gridandgeneration.com/share-grid-hardening-grid-intelligence.svgA power line tower, a row of solar panels, and a pipeline running through a wooded area.Utilities are shifting their focus from grid hardening to grid intelligence as the next era of wildfire resilience. This approach requires technologists to work alongside utilities to identify... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/ferc-approves-miso-cost/2026-08-18https://gridandgeneration.com/share-ferc-approves-miso-cost.svgA power transmission tower with multiple metal beams and wires, set against a blue sky with clouds.The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved a cost allocation framework for transmission projects sought by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator but built in the PJM... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/ai-grid-planning-challenge/2026-08-18https://gridandgeneration.com/share-ai-grid-planning-challenge.svgA grid of solar panels, each comprising multiple rectangular cells arranged in rows and columns.The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is putting pressure on North America's grid, with utilities facing unprecedented uncertainty about future demand and growing pressure to accelerate... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/ohio-largest-solar-project/2026-08-17https://gridandgeneration.com/share-ohio-largest-solar-project.svgA close-up of a weathered, worn leather-bound folder lying open on a cluttered newsroom desk...The Ohio Power Siting Board is set to make a final decision on the Oak Run Solar Project, which would bring 800 megawatts of solar and 300 MW of energy storage to the state. (Source: Canary Media) https://gridandgeneration.com/news/boston-explores-sea-river/2026-08-17https://gridandgeneration.com/share-boston-explores-sea-river.svgA close-up, shallow depth of field photograph of a worker in a hard hat and safety vest, seen...Boston and neighboring Cambridge are home to three projects that plan to tap the city's rivers and harbor to provide emissions-free heating and cooling to some of the area's largest institutions. https://gridandgeneration.com/news/colorado-leads-way-community/2026-08-17https://gridandgeneration.com/share-colorado-leads-way-community.svgA close-up of a Colorado homeowner's hands, mid-action, installing a solar panel on their...Colorado's innovative approach to integrating community power has provided a blueprint for other states to follow, prioritizing distributed solar and storage resources to address rising energy... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/data-centers-shape-elections-40db2b/2026-08-17https://gridandgeneration.com/share-data-centers-shape-elections-40db2b.svgA large electrical substation with numerous power lines and equipment, set against a dark blue sky.Public frustration with data centers has become a major issue in the 2026 elections, with politicians on both sides of the aisle campaigning on data center crackdowns and moratoriums. https://gridandgeneration.com/news/study-finds-switching-evs-d82916/2026-08-17https://gridandgeneration.com/share-study-finds-switching-evs-d82916.svgA blue, circular, glowing object with a dark background.New research shows that replacing a gas-powered car with an electric vehicle (EV) significantly reduces lifetime emissions, even for cars just two years old. The study, published in *Science*... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/home-battery-installations-rise-c04fb6/2026-08-17https://gridandgeneration.com/share-home-battery-installations-rise-c04fb6.svgA close-up view of solar panels, which are arranged in a grid pattern and appear to be mounted...Despite the expiration of federal tax credits, home battery installations in the U.S. surged in early 2026, driven by high electricity costs and state incentives. California and Hawaii led... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/xcel-asks-colorado-supreme-459a8f/2026-08-17https://gridandgeneration.com/share-xcel-asks-colorado-supreme-459a8f.svgThree wind turbines are visible in this photograph, each with three blades, standing in a field...Xcel Energy's Public Service Co. of Colorado has asked the state Supreme Court to weigh in on an eminent domain dispute that is preventing the utility from connecting two nearly complete wind... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/mitsubishi-large-frame-gas-e41243/2026-08-16https://gridandgeneration.com/share-mitsubishi-large-frame-gas-e41243.svgA power transmission tower with wires and cables, set against a sunset sky.Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has seen a significant increase in demand for its large-frame gas turbines, with a backlog of 35 GW and a 56% rise in order intake year over year. (Source: Utility Dive) https://gridandgeneration.com/news/coned-plans-substations-amid-da22ce/2026-08-16https://gridandgeneration.com/share-coned-plans-substations-amid-da22ce.svgA large electrical substation with numerous power lines and equipment, situated in a rural area...Consolidated Edison Company of New York and Orange & Rockland Utilities, subsidiaries of Consolidated Edison, Inc., plan to invest in 28 new substations by 2035 to meet the increasing demand for... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/texas-grid-faces-supply-e7c67b/2026-08-16https://gridandgeneration.com/share-texas-grid-faces-supply-e7c67b.svgA close-up view of a power transmission tower, featuring metal structures and wires.A recent market report by Ascend Analytics highlights the challenges facing the Texas grid as peak demand is expected to reach 120 GW by 2030, despite supply constraints and limitations in new... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/record-geothermal-lease-sale-3e0646/2026-08-16https://gridandgeneration.com/share-record-geothermal-lease-sale-3e0646.svgA large solar panel farm situated in a vast, open landscape, with numerous wind turbines visible...A recent geothermal lease auction in New Mexico set records for federal bids, signaling increased competition and developer interest in geothermal resources. The sale, which netted over $16.5... https://gridandgeneration.com/news/ferc-approves-power-plant-c0e758/2026-08-16https://gridandgeneration.com/share-ferc-approves-power-plant-c0e758.svgA large industrial facility with multiple buildings, including two tall smokestacks and two...The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved power plant deals for gas-fired generation in New York and Colorado, with PowerTransitions and TransAlta Holding set to acquire new assets. https://gridandgeneration.com/news/wsp-sees-strong-demand-0e755e/2026-08-16https://gridandgeneration.com/share-wsp-sees-strong-demand-0e755e.svgA factory with a wind turbine, power lines, and a smokestack, situated on the water's edge.WSP Global executives report broad strength across various sectors, with power and energy emerging as a key area of growth in the US market. (Source: Utility Dive) https://gridandgeneration.com/news/software-based-initiative-aims-0c036b/2026-08-16https://gridandgeneration.com/share-software-based-initiative-aims-0c036b.svgA series of power lines and transmission towers in a mountainous area.OATI's PowerNow initiative could increase transmission capacity by using automated coordination, software-based dynamic line ratings, and AI-enhanced dispatch of flexible resources. https://gridandgeneration.com/news/utilities-brace-quantum-computing-e74ed8/2026-08-16https://gridandgeneration.com/share-utilities-brace-quantum-computing-e74ed8.svgSilhouetted wind turbines generate renewable energy against a stunning sunrise sky.Utilities are exploring quantum computing’s potential to optimize power systems and reduce energy use, but its unique load profile and cooling demands present new challenges. 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