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The case for utility wildfire suppression
The next phase of utility wildfire strategy is not just fewer sparks. It is a faster initial response.
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Studies say data centers don’t raise rates. Does it matter?
Two more studies have dropped into the middle of an intensifying debate over the impact of data centers on rising bills.
Lisa Martine JenkinsJun 24, 2026 -
Sunrun, Renew Home, Tesla unite to sell 16 GW of capacity to data centers
The three residential VPP companies have gotten in on the flexible capacity for hyperscalers game.
Bianca GiacoboneJun 24, 2026 -
DOE is dedicating $17.5 billion in loans to the nuclear supply chain
The low-interest loans are aimed at supporting the Trump’s administration’s push to build 10 large nuclear plants by 2030.
Catherine BoudreauJun 23, 2026 -
Sen. Heinrich on what data centers can learn from SunZia
Senator Martin Heinrich says developers looking to build infrastructure for the AI era are missing the mark on community engagement.
Maeve AllsupJun 23, 2026 -
FERC to grid operators: Connect large loads to transmission faster
In a unanimous vote, the commissioners agreed that current regulations are lagging behind the data center surge, but declined to exert federal power over RTOs.
Maeve AllsupJun 18, 2026 -
The grid’s choice is between large load flexibility versus defection
FERC’s long-awaited large load interconnection orders are here — but questions remain on how to best encourage flexibility.
Jackson EwingJun 18, 2026 -
Enter the electric supercycle
EIP’s Andy Lubershane unpacks the tech fueling the next wave of power demand.
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How Gridware’s grid monitoring sensors won over a career lineman
The technology monitors vibrations and the electrical field around utility poles, to detect faults and prevent wildfires.
Bianca GiacoboneJul 24, 2026 -
Why energy bills may keep rising, even as utilities join Trump’s AI ratepayer pledge
The White House is taking credit for customer savings. But real change may ultimately be up to states.
Catherine BoudreauJul 23, 2026 -
The multi-billion dollar promise of vehicle-to-grid integration
The Vehicle-Grid Integration Council’s Steve Letendre unpacks the technology’s potential, as well as its hurdles to mass adoption.
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Survey: As community scrutiny grows, data center developers turn to on-site power
While power availability remains the top challenge, 28% cite local opposition as a worsening barrier.
Latitude StudiosJul 22, 2026
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