PJM’s energy emergency | Factor This Policycast
This episode of the Factor This Policycast, presented in partnership with Advanced Energy United, tackles the PJM energy emergency. How can the nation’s largest grid operator modernize its operations in time to avoid a capacity cliff while simultaneously satisfying a diverse group of stakeholders clamoring for affordability?
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A breakdown of the bills making California’s energy future more affordable and reliable
California’s 2025-26 legislative session showed growing momentum to modernize the grid, expand access to clean energy, maximize existing resources, and tackle energy affordability with every tool in the toolbox.
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Transforming public trust into an operating asset for utilities with Greg Cornett
Utilities need to utilize proactive communication to build trust with their customers
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Lessons from the world’s largest DLR application covering 30,000 transmission line spans
Join Gridraven co-founder and CEO Georg Rute for practical insights into implementing software-only Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) and its operational and economic impact. You’ll learn: How Finland and Estonia rolled out software-only Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) across their national transmission networks, covering 30,000 transmission line spans. The advances in machine-learning-based hyper-local wind forecasting that enable…
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Cannot stop the battery | Factor This Brief
PJM fast tracks gas and storage, ContourGlobal reaches two major milestones, Northland Power finishes Alberta’s biggest battery, Voltus raises $225M in a Series D, Doral is done building Mammoth Solar, and Pivot Energy refinances to support community solar.
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Case study: Apartment solar? A novel approach from Bucharest
Romanian company PhotoVoltaic Windows SRL has discovered an intriguing application for photovoltaic glass in apartments: heating domestic water.
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Southeastern US utilities prepare for Hurricane Isaias to make landfall
Hurricane Isaias is approaching the U.S. Gulf Coast, prompting evacuations and school closures in Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama.
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The rate-base business model works, and that’s the problem
As long as utilities are rewarded for what they build rather than what they solve, the build-first cycle will continue, writes contributor James Richmond, CEO and founder of e2Companies.
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Will a BAAJA blast quench America’s thirst for energy? | Factor This Brief
A long-awaited permitting bill surfaces; Black & Veatch puts the finishing touches on Mitsui & Co.’s first US utility-scale solar project, TurningPoint Energy and Nautilus partner on another Delaware community solar site, Lydian Energy closes on a $300M credit facility, and industrial demand draws Ørsted to New Mexico.
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Is the future of commuter rail battery powered? — This Week in Cleantech
On this episode of the This Week in Cleantech podcast, Benton Graham from Grist discusses the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s plans to electrify Boston’s Fairmount Line with battery-powered trains.
Budgeting, staffing, and scaling modern SCADA with John McDonald
John McDonald breaks down how SCADA system information, functionality, and secure networks are used to support advanced electric utility applications
Hafslund Kraft dishes out contract for significant modernization program at Norwegian hydro plant
Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract by Hafslund Kraft for the modernization of Nes Power Station in Buskerud, Norway, with completion expected in 2032.
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What comes after lithium?
Will the future of energy storage be defined by one dominant technology, or by a diverse mix of technologies designed for different applications?
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Wind turbine taller than the Eiffel Tower aims to boost German electricity production
A 365-meter wind turbine, the tallest in the world, was built by Gicon in Lusatia, Germany, and will be inaugurated on November 19.
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DOE selects second round of hydropower projects for technical support, with modernization in mind
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office selected 14 hydropower projects for negotiations on vouchers for in-kind support.
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Swiss hydropower threatened as glaciers lose over 5% of ice volume in 2026 as heat waves, low winter snow accelerate thaw
Glaciers in Switzerland – the home to the most in the Alps – lost 5.5% of their ice volume this year, the second-biggest percentage drop on record due to heat waves and low winter snowfall, experts report.
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Can wave energy power data centers? | Q&A with Eco Wave Power CEO Inna Braverman
Eco Wave Power CEO Inna Braverman believes wave energy presents a compelling opportunity to power seaside data center load.
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Moldova to impose 60-day energy and water emergency due to drought and rising costs
Moldova voted to impose a 60-day state of emergency on its energy and water sectors due to low water levels and rising energy costs.
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Retrofits, relicensing, and more: new report shows ‘steady growth’ in US hydro sector
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory released the Hydropower Market Report, showing growth in the hydropower sector.
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Hydropower licensing needs a refresh – could this new bill do the job?
The U.S. Senate passed the Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act, aimed at improving hydropower licensing efficiency, now at the President’s desk.
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Hydropower licensing requirements have exploded. The industry says the grid could pay.
With more than 12 GW of hydropower facing relicensing over the next decade, NHA says rising regulatory requirements could threaten existing generation.
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Bridging legacy SCADA and next-gen grid infrastructure with John McDonald
Connecting the past with the future of SCADA
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Unlocking grid capacity through dynamic distribution with Switched Source CEO Charles Murray
On the latest episode of the Factor This Podcast, we caught up with Switched Source CEO Charles Murray to discuss how utilities should think about their resilience strategy when heavy capital hardware upgrades are no longer a standalone fix.
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Can this bipartisan Senate bill fix the grueling energy permitting timeline?
Senators from both parties reached a deal on legislation to expedite permitting for energy projects, aiming for a vote after the midterms.
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The blueprint for scaling data center power infrastructure
An on-demand web event on Factor This examines the new AI infrastructure equation and explores why power strategy has become increasingly important to data center development.
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What El Niño 2026-27 could mean for utilities and the power system
A strong El Niño outlook gives utilities several areas to examine, including flood preparedness, storm planning, and resource adequacy, writes EPRI’s Laura Fischer.
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