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FERC Approves MISO Cost Recovery Plan for Transmission Projects in PJM Footprint
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved a cost allocation framework for transmission projects sought by the Midcontinent Independent...
Ohio's Largest Solar Project Faces Final Decision After 2-Year Wait
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...
Colorado Leads the Way in Community Power Integration
Colorado's innovative approach to integrating community power has provided a blueprint for other states to follow, prioritizing distributed solar and...
Xcel Asks Colorado Supreme Court to Facilitate Wind Farm Interconnection
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...
Data Centers Shape 2026 Elections as Frustration with Industry Grows
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...
Home Battery Installations Rise Despite End of Federal Tax Credits
Despite the expiration of federal tax credits, home battery installations in the U.S. surged in early 2026, driven by high electricity costs and...
Record geothermal lease sale highlights growing federal interest
A recent geothermal lease auction in New Mexico set records for federal bids, signaling increased competition and developer interest in geothermal...
WSP Sees Strong Demand in US Power and Energy Sector
WSP Global executives report broad strength across various sectors, with power and energy emerging as a key area of growth in the US market.
Utilities brace for quantum computing’s impact on energy demand and grid operations
Utilities are exploring quantum computing’s potential to optimize power systems and reduce energy use, but its unique load profile and cooling...
FERC Approves Power Plant Deals for Gas-Fired Generation in New York and Colorado
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved power plant deals for gas-fired generation in New York and Colorado, with PowerTransitions and...