July 28, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Massachusetts utilities bring vehicle-to-grid EVs into demand response VPP

Eversource and National Grid will allow V2G-capable EVs to join demand response in Massachusetts, integrating EVs into virtual power plants.

July 28, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

DTE Energy invests $2.6 billion in grid and storage in 2026

DTE Energy invested $2.6 billion in electric and gas infrastructure in early 2026, including a $1.6 billion battery storage project and major reliability upgrades.

July 28, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

PJM Board moves to address grid reliability and large load growth

PJM’s Board initiates new procurement and bilateral contracting measures to address reliability gaps and rising demand from large load projects.

July 28, 2026

Market Data and Outlook

Battery storage capacity to expand sixfold by 2030

Global battery storage capacity is projected to rise sixfold by 2030, with the US and China leading installations amid surging demand from utilities and data centers.

July 28, 2026

Finance and Transactions

NextEra advances Dominion Energy merger, targets late 2027 close

NextEra executives target late 2027 for closing the Dominion Energy merger, emphasizing scale, bill credits, and major infrastructure growth, amid regulatory reviews.

July 28, 2026