News and Insights

Grid Operations and Technology

PJM activated demand response and deferred outages on September 17, 2026 to manage 132,000 MW forecast load during unseasonably high temperatures.

September 18, 2026

Policy and Regulation

The U.S. House passed a bill 417-3 requiring states to consider large-load tariff rules for data centers above 100 MW.

September 18, 2026

Market Data and Outlook

US broadband providers invested $92.6 billion in capital expenditures in 2025 as Google alone plans a $205 billion outlay for 2026.

September 18, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Sept. 11, 2026 — United States — Utility-scale battery storage capacity in the U.S. has experienced sustained, robust growth over

September 18, 2026

Finance and Transactions

Jupiter Power secured $1.4 billion to finance 1.5 GW of utility-scale battery projects in Texas and Michigan.

September 17, 2026

Market Data and Outlook

The Americas are forecast to drive $60 billion of global microgrid market expansion through 2030, with the US and Canada as key markets.

September 17, 2026

Policy and Regulation

A Clean Air Task Force report urges states in deregulated power markets to adopt new planning for technologies like nuclear and offshore wind.

September 17, 2026

Finance and Transactions

Branch Energy secured $33 million to deploy containerized battery ‘grid-in-a-box’ units aimed at bypassing data center grid bottlenecks.

September 16, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

NERC CEO Jim Robb called for fundamental changes to US grid development practices as electric demand accelerates in 2026.

September 16, 2026

Policy and Regulation

The EPA has repealed key greenhouse gas rules for U.S. power plants, reversing standards set in 2024 under the Biden administration.

September 16, 2026