The EDAM is live. What’s the EDAM again?
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and day-one participant PacifiCorp launched the Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) on May 1, aiming to reduce electricity costs for customers by coordinating supply and demand across the Western United States.
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Powering the next wave of utility innovation with improved communication networks
Experts at the 2026 IEEE PES T&D Conference & Exposition discuss advancements in utility broadband and AMI 2.0 to improve grid resilience.
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How utilities are using EVs as grid assets | Q&A with ChargeScape CEO Joseph Vellone
The CEO of ChargeScape, a joint venture formed by major automakers, shares how utilities are piloting vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid programs, which enable EVs to support the power grid.
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The NERC Category 2 Deadline Has Passed. Now What?
The May 15, 2026 NERC Category 2 deadline marked a major shift for inverter-based resources across North America. Many solar, wind, battery storage, and hybrid assets that were previously outside direct NERC oversight are now subject to new registration and compliance expectations. For owners and operators that are unsure whether their assets are in scope…
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Intelligence is cheaper than infrastructure: The case for demand-side flexibility
A new report from Schneider Electric highlights demand-side flexibility in buildings as a key resource for grid relief, and a case study from a partnership with AMS touts tangible community benefits.
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Non-compliance with a looming NERC deadline could cost clean energy owners and operators, big time
Owners of inverter-based resources (IBRs) have been required to register with NERC by May 15, 2026, or face steep penalties.
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How VPPs could improve grid reliability and save utilities 40% over gas peaker plants
A new report outlines how virtual power plants can free up capacity on the existing grid while highlighting how VPPs can also help meet new load growth driven by data centers.
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At long last, the PJM interconnection queue is moving again. Now what?
PJM Interconnection, the largest grid operator in the United States, is once again processing applications for connecting power projects in a region desperate for new generation.
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Case study: The Buffalo Campus off-grid microgrid
Sun Bear Industries installed a 77 kW solar-and-battery microgrid in Twin Buttes, North Dakota, reducing diesel reliance for a Tribal community.
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Are Trump’s efforts against clean energy in vain? – This Week in Cleantech
On this episode of the This Week in Cleantech podcast, Oliver Milman from The Guardian discusses how the clean energy industry is pushing forward despite Trump’s aggressive efforts to suppress it.
Why the effects on the Iran conflict will be felt on the US grid – This Week in Cleantech
On this episode of the This Week in Cleantech podcast, Bianca Giacobone of Latitude Media discusses how Iran’s strikes on aluminum smelters in the UAE and Bahrain last month pushed prices up 11% to their highest level since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
SRP and NextEra to develop 3 GW of new solar by 2034
Salt River Project has an agreement with NextEra Energy Resources to develop 3,000 megawatts of solar generation in Arizona by 2034.
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Michigan House panel takes testimony on dam safety reforms as heavy rain strains structures across state
Michigan House Natural Resources and Tourism Committee reviewed dam safety regulations, prompted by the 2020 Sanford and Edenville dam failures.
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GE Vernova lands equipment order for one of India’s largest pumped storage projects
GE Vernova secured an order from Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited for nine 150 MW units at the Upper Sileru hydropower plant in Andhra Pradesh, India, to be completed by 2030.
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DOE to release $430M for American hydropower fleet
The Department of Energy’s Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office will resume negotiations for nearly $430 million in payments to 212 hydropower facilities.
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It’s getting expensive to gas up | Factor This Brief
It’s getting awfully expensive to fill your tank in the United States. Meanwhile, solar energy runs rampant; The Orange County Convention Center doubles its rooftop generation, SunPower clears debt, Energea starts construction in Texas, and Georgia Power helps Kia with a solar canopy.
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Yukon Energy advances ‘urgent’ spillway replacement at Wareham Dam
Yukon Energy is replacing the Wareham Dam spillway in Yukon, Canada, applying for an emergency amendment to proceed with 2026 construction.
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Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere
Officials plan to release water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir to raise Lake Powell levels, ensuring hydropower generation for 350,000 homes.
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Michigan is off the hook in lawsuit over 2020 dam collapse that flooded communities
The state of Michigan was cleared of liability in a disastrous 2020 dam failure that flooded communities, destroyed more than 100 homes and drained a popular lake.
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Hydropower expected to bounce back from the West’s snow drought
The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects a 5% increase in hydropower generation in the U.S. by 2026, despite environmental setbacks in the West affecting water supply.
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Kentucky is getting its first pumped storage hydropower project for $1.3B
Louisville Gas and Electric Company, Kentucky Utilities Company, and Rye Development are developing the $1.3 billion Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project in Bell County, Kentucky, aiming for completion by 2031.
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FERC order avoids $4.9B in costs across 19 transmission projects
19 recently completed transmission projects in three different regions reduced costs by 38% through competitive bidding, a byproduct of FERC Order 1000.
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PG&E wants customers to feel more comfortable with electrification
The PG&E PowerHouse brings together bidirectional electric vehicles, smart electric panels and advanced meters, high‑efficiency appliances, and smart EV charging and energy management into a single home environment.
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Invenergy partnering with NVIDIA and Emerald AI on flexible AI factories
Invenergy, NVIDIA, and Emerald AI are collaborating to develop flexible AI factories that connect to the U.S. grid faster and support energy needs.
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Case study: How a Michigan municipal utility achieved IOU-level grid inspection capabilities via AI-enabled asset management
Coldwater Board of Public Utilities in Michigan partnered with eSmart Systems to implement AI-powered inspections, improving asset management efficiency.
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How can utilities transform data center backlash into a catalyst for grid modernization?
Energy and tech leaders needs to treat community interest as a core project requirement of data center development
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