Power Grid
The key to making virtual power plants work might be as simple as customer service
Quality customer service a simple way to increase adoption rates and maximize the potential of virtual power plants.
6 min read
Power Grid
The future of utility drone technology charges on power lines and lives in the grid
The prototype being tested by Nomadic Drones for electric utility applications is capable of using power lines for inductive charging.
8 min read
Renewables
Who’s afraid of the Big Beautiful Bill? I am.
Industry analysis of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act paints an ugly picture for the future of American energy dominance.
13 min read
Power Grid
July DTECH event addresses challenges faced by Midwest utilities
Registration is now open for DTECH Midwest, presented by OATI, taking place July 14-16, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
7 min read
Trump’s promised steel and aluminum tariffs go into effect
U.S. President Donald Trump hiked nearly all of his tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to a punishing 50% on Wednesday in a move that’s set to…
7 min read
The solar industry needs a win – This Week in Cleantech
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes or less.
3 min read
What would tariffs do to the energy economy? Here are three scenarios
U.S. renewables stand to lose big in a trade war, but the sting extends to oil and other energy industries, analysts say.
9 min read
Federal court thwarts Trump tariff policy
A three-judge panel has blocked US President Trump from imposing tariff actions, deeming the President’s actions exceeded his authority.
5 min read
The impacts of shifting tariff policy on solar generation and manufacturing
Executives from Heliene, Arevon, and GS Power Partners discuss uncertainty, cost volatility, and sourcing challenges related to new tariffs.
1 min read
A breakthrough in EV batteries? – This Week in Cleantech
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes or less, featuring Paul…
Is it time for a zeppelin resurgence? – This Week in Cleantech
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes or less.
Industry group says Trump tax bill could kill nearly 22,000 solar jobs in Florida
Florida installed the second most solar power capacity in the country last year, and is predicted to become the top-ranked residential solar power state in…
3 min read
Solar is booming, but O&M hasn’t kept up. A new training program could help.
Amicus O&M Cooperative is rolling out standardized technician training to fill critical workforce gaps in solar operations and maintenance.
5 min read
Wisconsin’s first large-scale energy storage project is now online
The 110-megawatt (MW) battery portion of the Paris Solar-Battery Park went online this month, while the 200-MW solar portion of the project went into service in…
2 min read
3 Nevada geothermal projects fast-tracked under Trump’s quickie environmental review process
Three proposed geothermal projects in Nevada will be among the first fast-tracked under the Trump administration’s new streamlined environmental review process.
5 min read
Energy secretary terminates $3.7B-worth of Biden-era projects focusing on carbon capture, decarbonization
DOE said it concluded the projects “failed to advance the energy needs of the American people, were not economically viable, and would not generate a…
2 min read
Eco Wave Power is one step closer to integrating its Portugal wave energy project
Eco Wave Power is eyeing a tentative grid-connection date for 2026, pending final permitting, construction, and regulatory procedures.
3 min read
TVA seeks public input on potential pumped storage projects
The Tennessee Valley Authority is proposing to make a “significant investment” in a pumped storage hydro (PSH) project in its territory.
2 min read
UK’s only female-founded wave energy firm bags £531k funding
The company’s energy converter includes the patent-pending double link arm mechanism, which makes it unique and able to tap wave energy in oceans with lower…
3 min read
Fabrication contract awarded for Morlais tidal project in Wales
The 20MW HydroWing tidal energy array, located at Morlais off Anglesey in Wales, will deploy in the first quarter of 2026.
2 min read
A century-old hydro plant in Quebec is getting modernized
The work includes replacing eight turbine-alternator groups, rehabilitating their water intake and hydraulic passage, building an extension and mechanical workshop to the north of the…
2 min read
NV Energy’s proposed rate hike panned by some, praised by others at consumer sessions
The utility, which provides electricity to most of Nevada, is asking state regulators to approve a revenue increase of $215.7 million that could hike rates…
6 min read
DOE is forcing Campbell to run—but it’s not a reliability must run unit.
The Department of Energy (DOE) is requiring MISO to keep Michigan’s 1,560 MW Campbell coal-fired unit online after reviewing the capacity prices from MISO’s latest…
4 min read
State utility regulators preparing for Ohio House Bill 6 hearing
Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder is behind bars — although seeking a presidential pardon — for overseeing the largest corruption case in state history.
4 min read
Who pays for the AI boom? Utilities discuss smarter rate design, interconnection approaches
As utilities across the U.S. grapple with the rising electricity demands of AI data centers emerging in their service territories, integrating these large loads into…
3 min read
New LG venture takes a stab at AI-enabled energy management for data centers, microgrids
LG Electronics has unveiled PADO AI Orchestration (PADO), a new venture focusing on energy management for data centers, commercial and industrial facilities, and microgrids.
2 min read
On Demand
Power Grid
Work Smarter in the Field: Leveraging Platforms for Utility Excellence
Wednesday, June 4 – 2pm ET/11AM PT | Discover how investing in the right field technology can improve data accuracy, accelerate response times, and strengthen the overall reliability of your utility.
Sponsored By:
Fulcrum
Fulcrum
On Demand
Power Grid
Challenges in Construction Industry and Clean Energy Contribution to AI Demand
Tuesday, June 3 – 2pm ET/11am PT | From constrained timelines and land availability to grid congestion and contracting risks. This discussion is especially relevant for developers, utilities, and hyperscale data center owners looking to understand how infrastructure is built, where risks emerge, and how strategic alignment with EPC partners is essential to meeting energy and digital demand at scale.
Sponsored By:
Linxon, US
Linxon, US
On Demand
Renewables
The impacts of shifting tariff policy on solar generation and manufacturing
Tariffs and shifting trade policy have disrupted supply chains and project economics across the U.S. solar and renewable energy sectors. In this recorded webinar discussion,…