Council members asked TVA how new generation (renewables and nuclear) will be deployed as data‑center loads grow; TVA said its Integrated Resource Plan includes significant solar and battery capacity and that the authority is pursuing federal funding for new nuclear.

The Texas power grid, still haunted by memories of the widespread failures during the 2021 winter storm, faces new challenges from the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure. The near-total blackout on February 15, 2021, occurred when the grid frequency dropped to 59.3 cycles, a deviation that triggered automatic generator shutdowns to prevent damage. This

Department of Energy Advocates for Ratepayer Safeguards in PJM Grid Planning The U.S. Department of Energy has urged the PJM Interconnection to revise its reliability backstop procurement plan to shield existing utility customers from escalating electricity costs linked to new data centers and other substantial energy demands. The Department’s position, formally submitted to the Federal

Midwest States Face Rising Electricity Bills Due to Aging Grid Midwest Newsroom | By Daniel Wheaton Published October 7, 2026 A warning sign alerts people to an electrical substation in Lincoln, Nebraska. Data center demand, severe weather, and an aging electric grid are contributing to increased electricity rates. Historically, the Midwest has enjoyed some of

PJM Governance Reform Faces Hurdles Amid Rising Electricity Demand Electricity costs and demand are rising within the PJM region, prompting the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to seek significant reforms. However, reaching a consensus on the best approach has proven challenging. The situation mirrors a congressional standoff, marked by disputes, internal conflicts, and accusations regarding

Austin, Texas – Officials overseeing the state’s power grid are meeting today to address growing electrical demands from artificial intelligence and data centers while striving to maintain grid stability during peak usage and emergencies. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Large Load Working Group is convened to strategize about connecting these significant electricity consumers

Lisa Levine of the Nevada Rural Electric Association told the Regional Transmission Coordination Task Force that public, consumer‑owned utilities face rising wildfire risk, shrinking insurance markets and growing demand from data centers — and highlighted a $7 million federal resilience grant for NREA members.

Pennsylvania officials are warning of potential grid instability due to a widening gap between electricity demand and supply, according to a report released September 14 by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC). PUC Chairman Steve DeFrank stated that current practices are unsustainable and require immediate action from PJM, the regional power grid operator, along with

PJM Proposes Plan to Address Data Center Electricity Demand Surge PJM Interconnection, the largest grid operator in the nation, has submitted a two-part plan to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) aimed at addressing rapidly increasing electricity demand from data centers. The proposals, filed on July 31 and August 7, respond to surging prices and

Electricity prices are increasing most significantly in states experiencing decreased energy consumption, according to recent data. Over the past five years, states not characterized by strong industrial growth have seen the largest jumps in electricity costs. The average price of electricity rose 4.2% in the last year alone, exceeding the rate of general inflation. Since

Maryland’s ratepayer protection agency is challenging a plan by PJM Interconnection to secure additional power resources, citing potential costs of up to $562 million over 15 years for Maryland consumers. The Office of People's Counsel has requested the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reject PJM’s proposal and asked Maryland’s Public Service Commission (PSC) to intervene

The Department of Energy has directed PJM Interconnection and Constellation Energy to continue operating the 760-megawatt Eddystone coal plant through November 20th. This action extends a previous temporary measure intended to ensure grid reliability amidst increasing data center demand, generator retirements, and delays in new power resources becoming available. The Eddystone Generating Station in Pennsylvania

PJM Interconnection’s revised interconnection review process has begun, with a significant number of natural gas projects leading the initial round. The grid operator is facing increasing electricity demand, particularly from data centers, while clean energy initiatives experience delays. A total of 715 proposed projects representing 201.5 gigawatts are now under consideration for study, with natural

Tom Hanrahan, general counsel for Wisconsin Public Power, presented WPPI's portfolio, its member services and warned that rapid growth of data centers could drive material new power demand and higher market costs; WPPI expects some upward rate pressure in 2026.

MRO representatives told the Senate Energy Committee that accelerating demand — largely from data centers — and lagging dispatchable resource additions are tightening regional reliability margins and raising the risk of seasonal shortfalls, while long lead times for critical equipment could slow necessary transmission and generation expansions.

Sodium batteries are working their way into the commercial energy storage market in the US, challenging Tesla.

Researchers and innovators are developing new strategies for addressing data center demand and other new loads on the US electricity grid.

Space solar technology has created the conditions for launching data centers into orbit, taking advantage of ultra-low energy costs.

Space solar technology has created the conditions for launching data centers into orbit, taking advantage of ultra-low energy costs.

Texas residents are facing significantly higher electricity bills this summer due to a combination of intense heat, rising infrastructure costs, and increased demand from data centers. According to reports, monthly bills have surged, impacting households across the state, especially in East Texas. Data from ElectricChoice shows that residential electricity rates in Texas have risen approximately

Electricity prices in the Lehigh Valley are expected to remain high through at least 2030, according to market analysts. Consumer advocates express concerns about the effectiveness of reforms being implemented by the regional grid operator, PJM, intended to shield ratepayers from escalating costs driven by data center development. PJM coordinates electricity service for 67 million

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to conduct a detailed verification and audit for all data center projects seeking connection to ERCOT. No project will be allowed to proceed until this assessment is completed. Projects that do not meet