July 31, 2026

Market Data and Outlook

Mega-deals, data center power and grid reforms defined the week in US energy

Unprecedented deal activity, surging data center demand, and major grid reforms dominated a tumultuous week for US energy investors and developers.

July 31, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

UT researchers unveil live-line grid sensor for early fault detection

A new live-line sensor system from University of Texas researchers offers real-time fault detection and power line monitoring, shortening inspection times and enabling quicker response to grid threats.

July 31, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Senate hears need for accelerated fiber permitting to support AI demand

A Senate subcommittee session highlights urgency in broadband and fiber deployment, as AI adoption tests current infrastructure and network permitting processes.

July 31, 2026

Data Centers and AI Infrastructure

FirstEnergy data center contracts surge, driving $2.7B power build

FirstEnergy’s contracted data center load climbed 50% in Q2 to 6.4 GW, spurring a $2.7 billion new generation plan in West Virginia targeting hyperscale and AI operators.

July 31, 2026

Data Centers and AI Infrastructure

Eolian to deliver 1 GWh battery storage near Ohio data center

Eolian is advancing a 1 GWh, 200 MW battery energy storage project near Columbus, Ohio, targeting grid support for data centers and regional industrial load by the 2027 to 2028 PJM capacity year.

July 31, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Unlocking Clean Power: Lessons from Europe’s Grid Connections

July 24, 2026 — United States — A recent report from Ember reveals that Europe could integrate an additional 25

July 31, 2026