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Data centers

PJM needs flexible data centers. Here’s a blueprint.

The nation's biggest power market has to find a way to prevent data centers from driving up electricity costs. A new report has a solution.

By Jeff St. John . 7 January 2026
Batteries

Texas’ energy market redesign could leave battery developers in limbo

ERCOT changes, billed as improving system efficiency, could cause battery owners to face unpredictable penalties — and raise prices for consumers.

By Julian Spector . 16 December 2025
Transmission

Trump admin approves $1.6B in financing for AEP transmission project

In a rare example of continuity on energy policy, Trump’s DOE finalized the Biden-era loan to upgrade 5,000 miles of power lines across the Midwest.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 16 October 2025
Clean energy

As coal fades, Australia looks to realize dream of 100% renewable energy

The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable. The work there could provide a road map for other countries.

By Julian Spector . 6 October 2025
Politics

Trump admin targets blue-state grants meant to ease US electricity woes

But red states will also suffer from the rollback of billions in funding to help bring cheaper, more reliable power to regions across the country.

By Jeff St. John . 2 October 2025
Transmission

Majority of Americans want a big power grid and more cheap, clean energy

A new Conservative Energy Network poll found that two-thirds of likely voters support more transmission lines to boost clean energy and grid reliability.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 17 September 2025
Utilities

Google’s new plan to keep its data centers from stressing the grid

AI data centers are set to swamp U.S. power grids. Google’s new utility deals aim to flip the script — shifting workloads to ease strain and speed its access to energy.

By Jeff St. John . 28 August 2025
Utilities

Why power bills are rising — and why that’s not changing soon

Ending support for renewables and keeping fossil fuel power plants are the wrong tactics for addressing skyrocketing electricity rates

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 22 August 2025
Clean energy

As hurricane season returns, Puerto Rico’s grid still struggles

Solar and batteries have kept the lights on through extreme weather and power shortages, but the Trump administration is prioritizing grid repairs over renewables.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 15 August 2025
Transmission

DOE is raising power bills by thwarting transmission line, Heinrich says

New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich demands answers from the Trump admin on its "illegal" move to claw back $4.9 billion for the Grain Belt Express transmission project.

By Jeff St. John . 11 August 2025