Google and Voltus aim to secure 1 GW of virtual power capacity in PJM, expanding a plan to ease grid strain as data center demand grows.
Google Plans Big Virtual Power Plant In Energy-strapped PJM Grid
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Energy Department Announces Virginia And West Virginia Transmission Project To Receive Defense Production Act Funding, Strengthening National Security And Grid Reliability
The Energy Department says Virginia Energy’s proposed project could receive up to $50 million to add transmission capacity on existing lines.
Utilities Can Use AI To Solve Grid Backlogs: AWS Energy Lead
AWS energy executive Joseph Santamaria says AI tools could speed utility interconnection studies, as U.S. projects face years-long waits.
Tech Giants Want Clean Energy In N.C. Is Duke Finally Ready To Help?
Duke Energy says it will engage stakeholders in early 2027 on a clean transition tariff for large North Carolina power users.
Energy Secretary Secures Mid-Atlantic Grid Ahead Of Anticipated Stressed System Conditions
Energy Secretary Chris Wright ordered PJM to dispatch specified units and permit backup generation amid forecast demand and planned outages.
Mixed Outlook For Energy Expenditures This Winter
The EIA expects heating oil and electricity costs to rise this winter, while natural gas and propane bills fall on average.
This Hidden Device Could Free Up Gigawatts Of Power For The US Grid
Variable frequency drives can reduce motor electricity use, but adoption remains low. Industry groups are gathering data to support wider use.
Hidden Capacity: The Overlooked Opportunity In North America’s Race For Power
A Utility Dive sponsored report argues that better visibility and grid technologies can free capacity while new power infrastructure is built.
12 Modern Extensions That Anybody Planning A Project In 2027 Should See Before They Start The Process
Livingetc presents 12 modern extension projects, from curved additions to garden rooms, as design inspiration for homeowners planning a project.
AEMO Connects Record 9.1GW Of Renewables And Storage To Australia’s NEM In FY26, Warns Reliability Depends On Timely Investment
Coverage is circulating of a claimed record 9.1GW of renewables and storage connected to the NEM in FY26. The figure and AEMO warning remain unverified.
