Trade war could threaten grid stability in border states

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GRID

• If Canada cuts off power exports to the U.S. in response to Trump’s tariffs, it could cause widespread grid instability and endanger the ability of residents in northern border areas to heat their homes, analysts say. (Financial Times)

• A Maryland state senator proposes the creation of a task force to investigate ways to address the state’s energy needs using nuclear power, fossil fuels, renewable energy, storage, and transmission upgrades. (Baltimore Sun)

SOLAR

• Maine regains access to a $62 million grant intended to improve low-income households’ access to solar power. (Maine Public)

• Maryland farmers testify against a state bill they fear would result in the loss of valuable agricultural land to widespread solar development. (Kent County News)

PIPELINES

• Local residents and elected officials call for a pipeline transporting jet fuel through Pennsylvania to be shut down pending the results of an investigation after a leak contaminated the well water of at least six homes. (WHYY)

DATA CENTERS

• NRG Energy announces plans to build four natural gas power plants in the PJM territory and Texas to serve artificial intelligence data centers. (Houston Public Media)

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

• New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy proposes a budget that includes $50 million to continue state EV incentives, but advocates and dealers worry it won’t be enough to boost sales if the Trump administration eliminates federal tax credits. (NJ Spotlight News)

• Vermont-based Ben & Jerry’s partners with Rivian to create two all-electric ice cream trucks. (NBC5)

UTILITIES

• A Rhode Island utility will credit ratepayers nearly $8 million to settle charges that its previous owner knowingly misfiled invoices for the state energy efficiency program to boost profits. (Rhode Island Current)

REGULATION

• A state senator under consideration for a seat on Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority owns a business under investigation by the board and was previously involved in another company that incurred $1 million in fines from the authority. (CT Mirror)