Staff briefed the board on the California ISO’s Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM), saying it can reduce curtailments, improve price stability and better integrate renewables; expansion and governance changes are expected to continue into 2028 as more balancing areas join.

Industry and advocacy speakers told the Board of Public Utilities that stronger storage targets and public education on storage safety would boost reliability and market confidence; one group offered to help develop safety FAQs and cited NFPA 855 adoption by the Department of Community Affairs.

The secretary argued coal will remain a major global electricity source and said keeping coal plants operational helped avoid potential winter blackouts, asserting price differences when comparing coal-intensive and coal-free states.

Board members who attended NEPA summarized regional power constraints, winter reliability risks and differing cost estimates for renewables; staff also reported the 2026 transformer bid may exceed the capital line by about $268,000 and noted other capital needs.

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has expressed concerns that the rapid construction of data centers could jeopardize energy reliability across the state in the years ahead. A recent independent analysis conducted by Synapse Energy Economics and released Monday indicates a potential shortfall between electricity demand and supply. The study predicts that the

Newest solar connected battery facility in Macon-Bibb County adds 128 MW of storage to grid ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Georgia Power leaders recently joined state and local officials and leaders from Robins Air Force Base to celebrate the commercial operation of the Robins Battery Facility, a 128-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) located near Warner Robins, Ga. The facility can deliver stored energy to the grid for up to four hours, enhancing grid reliability and flexibility. Paired with the nearby Robins Solar Facility, the battery system strengthens energy resilience and helps support Georgia’s continued growth. Robins Air […]

UNC energy expert Noah Kittner told Apex’s EAB subcommittee that rising AI‑driven compute demand could force many data centers to add on‑site generation or battery storage to meet strict reliability targets, pressuring interconnection and transmission planning.

Snohomish County PUD told the Parks and Built Environment Committee the 115 kV line will support two new downtown substations, run about 3–3.5 miles between Everett and the Delta switching station, and is slated for construction in 2027 pending easements and permits.

Energy Field Security's David Moran asked council to screen 1133 Main Street and brief council quickly about eligibility for USDA PARCC loan‑forgiveness (up to 40%) to finance local generation, storage, and microgrids that would bolster municipal reliability without new local taxes.

The governor said a formal investigation of the primary power supplier (NIPSCO) is underway and highlighted recent appointments to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission meant to better represent ratepayers during utility reviews and future grid planning.

Texas Voters Express Concern Over Grid Resilience Ahead of Winter As Texas transitions from another intensely hot summer, where record peak energy demand was successfully met by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) on July 22, anxieties surrounding the state’s electric grid persist. A recent survey indicates that a significant majority of likely Texas

CNG engineers told Greenwich residents the company models system performance against a winter "peak day," may require customer contributions for upgrades, and that identified Greenwich projects could be executed after rate-case approvals around 2028–29.

Arctic Cold Tests Power Grids, Offshore Wind Farms Demonstrate Reliability Weeks of intense Arctic cold gripped the northeastern United States this winter, placing significant strain on heating systems and electricity grids. Wholesale power prices surged while grid operator safety margins dwindled, prompting scrutiny of energy reliability during extreme weather conditions. However, performance data from two

Multiple residents urged Coldwater officials to oppose proposed data centers, arguing they would strain local water supplies, burden the electrical grid and change community character. Speakers pressed the council for coordination with the township and county.

Dr. Brent Bennett Testifies on Data Centers and Grid Reliability Chairman King and members of the House State Affairs Committee heard testimony from Dr. Brent Bennett, Policy Director for Life:Powered Texas Public Policy Foundation, on August 19 regarding challenges facing the Texas electric grid, particularly those related to data centers. Dr. Bennett highlighted that data

DTE Energy told Grosse Pointe Farms council it is investing $9 billion across pole replacements, tree trimming, automation and system upgrades to reduce outages by 30% and cut outage durations by 50% by 2029; trimming of about 48 miles in the city is planned starting late September. Residents pressed DTE on undergrounding and rate impacts.

Representative McCabe and Senator Rauscher updated the borough on a special legislative session and a governor-backed gas-line bill; lawmakers said the bill faces opposition in the Senate and warned that failure to secure tax relief or other changes could kill the pipeline proposal, affecting Denali Borough's potential volumetric tax revenue and regional energy reliability.

Committee members pressed staff on how a developer's projected power draw would be verified and whether the city can prevent utility impacts; staff said third-party reports and coordination with PUC-regulated utilities are required, but the city cannot override utility determinations about capacity.

Mayor Thurston told the council his D.C. meetings focused on public power priorities — reliability, affordable rates, local decision‑making and permitting — and described meetings with Kansas congressional offices and APPA policymakers.

The Michigan Public Service Commission unanimously approved an order carrying forward a straw proposal that broadens its distribution-grid review to include distributed energy resources, virtual power plants and performance incentives tied to customer outcomes.

The Mississippi Public Service Commission approved Mississippi Power’s request to replace and relocate a 230/500 kV transformer bank at Plant Daniel substation, a project staff said will strengthen 500 kV transmission reliability; the company estimates roughly $53 million in costs and about an 18-month construction timeline.

The Utility Board authorized staff to issue an RFQ for preliminary engineering (and optional final design) for a proposed substation that would support redundancy across the system; staff said a USEDA grant opportunity and hiring of consultant SERPC informed the process.

After reviewing CCBC's January 20–23, 2025 interruption, staff recommended a 60% reduction of a $47,400 distribution‑interruption penalty to $18,960; CCBC's representative said the college ran out of fuel and accepted the staff recommendation and commissioners approved the reduction unanimously.