After Tesla applied to add four charging stalls, staff and council debated whether to impose a temporary moratorium, demand developer-funded infrastructure, or use line-extension/impact-fee arrangements; council favored managing new requests by capacity limitations rather than an immediate long-term moratorium.

City staff updated council on a study of large-scale data-center impacts during an existing moratorium. The update said staff is coordinating with Oklahoma City and PSO, reviewing consultant proposals, and that applications are not being accepted while the moratorium stands.

The draft proposes a 55-megawatt electrical demand limit tied to available utility capacity; members wanted clarity whether it refers to peak capacity and emphasized that utility providers must confirm available infrastructure and that the City will not fund utility upgrades.

A committee member said National Grid advised the town it is essentially out of capacity along the Route 110 corridor and would likely bear capital-improvement costs; the same speaker also warned that small nuclear reactors may be an upcoming technology to consider.

Iran added 668 MW of generating capacity in a week, including 70 MW of solar and a 160 MW combined-cycle unit at Asaluyeh, as Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi pointed to weekly additions amid summer power shortages.

Alphabet acquires Intersect for $4.75 billion in cash to accelerate data center energy capacity. Deal includes multiple gigawatts of projects under construction.

Alphabet acquires Intersect for $4.75 billion in cash to accelerate data center energy capacity. Deal includes multiple gigawatts of projects under construction.

Local authorities may regulate utility placements on public roads and rail corridors in Florida.

The Marshfield Common Council approved Job Order 7506 on Nov. 11, 2025, allowing Marshfield Utilities to advance design and financial planning for a joint 150‑megawatt peaking generation project with Great Lakes Utilities. City officials emphasized capacity needs and projected community payments in lieu of taxes; public commenters and at least one,

Currently identified resources are forecast to be used up by the 2080s

The Brainerd City Commission authorized staff to negotiate an extended capacity agreement with a not-to-exceed price of $7.50 per kilowatt-month to address a projected 30 MW capacity deficit in 2030; commissioners discussed alternatives including bonds and a peak-shaving plant.

City electric staff reported the system’s capacity has grown from roughly 70 MW to 250 MW and outlined distribution work and transformer lead times, noting new substations and transformers will be multi‑million‑dollar capital projects.

NU E Power Corp. Clarifies Power Capacity Figures Calgary, Alberta—NU E Power Corp. (CSE: NUE) (OTC Pink: NUEPF) has released updated information regarding its power capacity, correcting previous disclosures. As of the current date, the company’s net working interest power capacity across its project portfolio is approximately 613.94 megawatts (MW), representing a gross capacity of

Heartland Energy Initiates Request for Proposals for Delivered Capacity Madison, South Dakota – Heartland Energy has announced a request for proposals targeting delivered capacity within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator Zone 1. The organization, which serves as a load-serving entity in both the Southwest Power Pool and MISO, also functions as a supplemental wholesale power

Solar Energy’s Land Footprint is Significantly Larger Than Previously Estimated Electrical Generation / Utilities February 16, 2026 Recent analysis reveals the substantial land requirements associated with solar energy generation when considering its capacity for reliable power delivery, a factor often overlooked in discussions about renewable energy. As part of expert witness testimony provided to Cerro

As the US power grid operator seeks to address growing concerns over rising energy costs and reliability, it is petitioning the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to restrict new large data center connections to the electricity grid unless sufficient capacity is available to ensure reliable service. The expansion of data centers, which consume significant amounts of electricity for operation and cooling, has become a major contributor to global energy consumption, with a single hyperscale data center's power usage equivalent to that of 75,000 homes, according to the US Department of Energy.

The PJM Interconnection has forecasted sufficient power resources to meet anticipated electricity demand this winter, with a projected record-high peak demand of approximately 145,700 megawatts. However, despite this stable outlook, the grid operator is sounding the alarm on a concerning trend: decreasing reserve capacity as electricity usage continues to outpace new generation infrastructure additions, leaving current margins at 7,500 megawatts and emphasizing the need for continued investment in electrical generation facilities.

Capital Power is poised to develop a large data center at its Genesee Generating Station, but faces an unexpected hurdle due to Alberta's temporary cap on new electrical connections, which has been set at 1,200 megawatts until 2028. The company had planned to power the facility with substantial capacity, aligning with the Alberta government's goals for attracting $100 billion in data center investment. However, with a surge of over 16,000 megawatts of requested connections from other data centers, Capital Power is now forced to reassess its plans and explore options beyond the current restrictions, while also navigating declining shares and recent financial losses.

Arkansas leaders highlight critical need for increased power capacity to attract investments.

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states need to commission 2,885 megawatts of new power generation capacity to help reduce the region’s ongoing electricity shortfall. This was revealed by Angele N’tumba, the SADC deputy executive secretary for regional integration, during the 43rd joint meeting of ministers and senior officials responsible for water and energy held in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Monday. She said the additional capacity would ease pressure on the region’s power supply, which remains strained despite recent progress in infrastructure development.  As of May 2025, SADC’s installed generation capacity reached 85,221 megawatts, including contributions from Oceanic member states.  However, the region still faces a generation shortfall of 792 megawatts.  Among countries connected through the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), the shortfall rises sharply to 4,509 megawatts. N’tumba urged ministers to fast-track the implementation of several agreements signed during the 42nd joint meeting in Luanda, Angola, in May 2024.  “I therefore urge all member States to fast-track the necessary processes to ensure timely fulfilment of our commitments and adherence to the agreed timelines,” she said. She pointed to key developments since the Luanda meeting, including the signing of the amended SADC protocol on energy by eight member states, with ongoing consultations in others.  Six member states have ratified the intergovernmental memorandum of agreement, and Mauritius has offered to host the new Regional Transmission Infrastructure Financing Facility. N’tumba also highlighted progress on regional energy regulatory frameworks and ongoing cost-of-service studies aimed at achieving cost-reflective tariffs.  She mentioned the SADC Sustainable Energy Week in Gaborone, Botswana, which was held in February, where 18 actionable items were incorporated into the operational plans of SADC and the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE). “The annotated agenda before us reflects the extensive scope of issues under discussion, ranging from the review of regional protocols to infrastructure development and energy market integration. Your technical insights and policy guidance will be instrumental in advancing SADC’s shared objectives in the energy and water sectors,” she said. She commended member states and stakeholders for the progress made so far, but stressed that several key decisions remain outstanding.