PJM, the electrical grid operator for 13 states and the District of Columbia, forecasts sufficient power resources to meet electricity needs this winter. The organization projects an operational capacity of 182,426 megawatts, capable of satisfying an anticipated peak electricity demand of roughly 147,500 megawatts. Additionally, PJM expects to export approximately 3,200 megawatts of electricity to

City staff presented a range of strategies from preparedness and resilience hubs to batteries, microgrids and a public-utility financing model (cited as an Ann Arbor example), and said higher-cost options will require additional study and funding.

City staff held a community and council forum to gather early public input on a draft roadmap to improve power reliability and resilience. Staff framed the process as an early-stage effort that will feed a draft roadmap for council review next year.

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

The U.S. Secretary of Energy has authorized an emergency action to safeguard power reliability and mitigate risks of outages in the mid-Atlantic region. The order, issued under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, allows PJM Interconnection, in conjunction with Talen Energy Corporation, to operate Unit 4 at the Wagner Generating Station in Anne Arundel

HARRISBURG – Following a recent legal limitation on its oversight of large-scale high-voltage transmission projects, the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission is formally requesting modifications to the approval processes managed by federal regulators. The commission is urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to enhance the evaluation process for high-voltage transmission investments within the primary electric

PJM Interconnection has requested approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a new framework governing substantial electricity users, including data centers. The proposal aims to permit large facilities to begin operations before sufficient capacity is available to fully support their power needs. However, demand that lacks qualifying new capacity could face curtailments earlier

PJM Unveils Plan for Managing Large Electricity Loads During Grid Stress The PJM regional power grid operator has announced a new framework designed to manage rapidly increasing electricity demand from large consumers, including data centers and other major facilities. The plan, outlined in the Connect & Manage framework on August 13, 2026, introduces a large-load

Midwest power grid managers are working to speed up the construction of new energy projects aimed at improving electrical reliability across the region. Numerous planned power plants and transmission lines have encountered delays due to regulatory issues, permitting complications, and other challenges that extend timelines. The initiative seeks to simplify procedures, encourage cooperation among stakeholders,

New York's electric grid faces critical reliability challenges, according to a recent warning from the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO). Current summer reliability margins are at an unprecedented low of just 417 megawatts, despite new power generation additions. During July’s heat wave, operating reserves fell below the NYISO’s required threshold of 2,620 megawatts, leading

New York’s electric grid faces historically narrow reliability margins due to increasing power demand, prompting concerns over potential system failures. In July, a heatwave resulted in power shutoffs affecting nearly 10,000 Queens customers as a preventative measure against broader instability. The New York Independent System Operator, the entity managing the state's electrical grid, previously warned

A 2045 hydraulic and emergency-scenario study recommended implementing eight capacity and resilience concepts — prioritizing Cypress Creek repump mode and several booster-pump upgrades — and flagged projected backup-power shortfalls by 2045 that require generator and coordination improvements.

Elm Grove grants We Energies easement to bury power lines for improved service reliability.

Council unanimously approves RFP bid for central dispatch power supply replacement.

Council discusses potential easement to support Duke Energy's substation for 1100 homes' power.

for International Businesses Utility outlines low-carbon power supply, reduced connection costs, and investor-focused infrastructure in Suzhou MUNICH, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the 18th “Taicang Day” event held in Munich, Germany, State Grid Taicang Power Supply Company presented its approach to reliable low-carbon power supply, streamlined grid connection, and renewable energy partnerships, highlighting how grid modernization is supporting international investment in Jiangsu. Suzhou remains a key hub for foreign investment in eastern China. Within Suzhou, Taicang — often referred to as the “Home of German Companies in China” — hosts more than 560 German-backed firms, helping drive the growth […]

DUBAI, UAE, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At this year’s trade fair, Phoenix Contact is focusing on four topics: Power Reliability, safe automation, efficient control cabinet building, and integrated connection technology. The family-run company will be exhibiting its products and solutions for the first time in Automation Hall 27, Booth G26, in line with the new Hannover Messe exhibition concept. Industrial systems must run smoothly, be continuously monitored, and offer maximum efficiency: It is therefore no surprise that the topic of Power Reliability is gaining momentum. Phoenix Contact will present solutions that intelligently combine supply, protection, and monitoring – from […]

Austin officials discuss collaboration to reduce power outages linked to road vehicle accidents.

Alberta Prioritizes Grid Reliability Amidst Data Centre Growth Alberta’s electrical grid is designed to ensure reliable power service, a priority that remains unchanged with the rise of data centers, according to officials. The independent system operator grants access to the transmission system only if it doesn't jeopardize overall stability and adequacy. Projects incorporating new power

AUSTIN, Texas – The rapid expansion of large data centers across Texas is generating tensions between state agencies and local communities. Energy regulators are now calling for stricter controls over how these power-consuming facilities connect to the statewide electrical grid, while rural areas voice concerns that taxpayer incentives could compromise their access to dependable water

Vamsi Chadalavada, President and CEO of ISO New England, has actively engaged with stakeholders throughout the region during his first six months in office. These interactions have focused on challenges facing the bulk electric system of New England, encompassing winter operations, integrating significant power demands, energy affordability, and resource adequacy. Chadalavada utilized various forums to

Grid Congestion Costs Rise, Threatening U.S. Power Reliability LITTLETON, Colorado – Bottlenecks in the nation's electric grid are driving up costs, delaying new power generation projects, and posing a threat to overall reliability. While discussions within the energy sector have largely focused on generating capacity like solar panels and natural gas turbines, utility companies are