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POWER Magazine•24 days ago

Xylem Advances Grid Intelligence with Sensus Evolve Platform

•Xylem's Sensus Evolve platform offers electric utilities advanced grid intelligence, enabling deeper insights and faster adaptation to evolving energy demands.
•For developers and IPPs, this implies utilities will have enhanced capabilities to manage complex grid interconnections, potentially leading to more dynamic grid requirements or streamlined processes.
•Large power consumers can expect improved grid reliability and more sophisticated demand-side management programs, necessitating closer engagement with utility operational strategies.

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POWER Magazine•24 days ago

S&C Electric, SEL Collaborate on Interoperable Control Solution for Distribution Grid Modernization

•S&C Electric and SEL have partnered to introduce an interoperable control solution for overhead distribution automation, combining S&C's IntelliRupter PulseCloser Fault Interrupter with SEL's upcoming SEL-651RD Advanced Digital Control.
•This collaboration addresses the growing utility demand for grid modernization, aiming to enhance the reliability and efficiency of distribution networks.
•For large power consumers and developers, this advancement signifies improved grid stability, potentially reducing outage durations and supporting a more robust infrastructure for future energy demands and distributed energy resource integration.

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CleanTechnica•24 days ago

Winter Storms Wreak Havoc — Blame Fossil Fuels, Not Renewables

•Winter storms are causing significant grid disruptions and community upheavals across the US Eastern seaboard.
•The article's core argument attributes grid reliability failures during these extreme weather events to fossil fuel infrastructure, explicitly exonerating renewables.
•This framing highlights the ongoing politicization of grid resilience and the performance of different generation technologies during severe weather, impacting public perception and future energy policy discussions relevant to developers and large loads.

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POWER Magazine•24 days ago

Southern States Goes SF6-Free with New Switching Products

•Southern States has launched its O2rigen product line, offering SF6-free power switching equipment for the power industry.
•These new products replace sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), a potent greenhouse gas, with a natural CO2/O2 gas blend, significantly reducing environmental impact.
•This development provides developers, IPPs, and large power consumers with a practical option to reduce their environmental footprint and mitigate future regulatory risks associated with SF6 emissions in their infrastructure.

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CleanTechnica•24 days ago

CATL Shares Details Of Next Generation 5C Battery

•CATL has announced a next-generation battery capable of 5C charging, allowing for a full charge in approximately 12 minutes.
•This rapid charging capability significantly enhances battery flexibility and responsiveness for grid services, peak shaving, and high-power applications.
•For developers, large power consumers, and IPPs, this technology could enable more dynamic load management, faster response times for ancillary services, and potentially reduce required battery capacity for certain use cases due to quicker turnaround.

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CleanTechnica•24 days ago

Electric MINI Countryman Gets Range Boost To 311 Miles

•The 2026 MINI Countryman E now offers an improved WLTP range of 311 miles, up from 286 miles.
•This range enhancement makes electric vehicles more appealing to consumers, potentially accelerating overall EV adoption rates.
•Increased EV adoption will contribute to long-term electricity demand growth, a critical factor for power developers and large consumers in grid planning.

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Utility Dive•24 days ago

Energy Star gets full 2026 funding from Congress

•The Energy Star program received full funding of $33 million for fiscal year 2026, ensuring its continued operation.
•This funding signals ongoing federal commitment to energy efficiency standards and programs, despite previous attempts to eliminate it.
•Developers and large power consumers can continue to leverage Energy Star certification for buildings and equipment, influencing design, procurement, and operational efficiency strategies.

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POWER Magazine•24 days ago

New Nuclear Power Generation Proposed at Closed Wisconsin Site

•An international nuclear power services company plans to propose new nuclear generation capacity at a long-closed site in Wisconsin.
•This project represents a potential significant addition of zero-emission baseload power within the MISO market.
•The proposal is currently in the application phase, indicating a long regulatory and development timeline ahead for the project.

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POWER Magazine•24 days ago

U.S. Renewables Outlook 2026: Key Risks and Strategies for Sustainable Growth

•In 2025, renewables comprised 92% of all new U.S. power capacity added to the grid, showcasing market resilience.
•The 2026 outlook for U.S. renewables anticipates a 'turbulent landscape' requiring 'smart adaptation strategies' for sustained growth.
•Key challenges impacting the market include weather and climate disasters, global trade tensions, and the termination of tax credit eligibility.

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POWER Magazine•24 days ago

Utility Broadband Alliance Marks Five-Year Milestone at DTECH 2026

•Utility Broadband Alliance (UBA) marks five years of advancing private broadband networks for critical infrastructure, including power generation.
•The initiative focuses on accelerating private broadband adoption to enable comprehensive power grid modernization.
•This trend is vital for developers and large power consumers, promising enhanced grid reliability, operational efficiency, and improved integration of new generation assets.

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Utility Dive•24 days ago

Gas, electricity prices spiked year over year in November: EIA

•Residential electricity prices rose 5.5% year-over-year in November.
•Residential natural gas prices surged 88.5% year-over-year in November.
•The dramatic increase in gas prices will significantly elevate operating costs for gas-fired generation (CCGT, simple-cycle) and directly impact wholesale electricity prices.

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Utility Dive•24 days ago

The AI boom needs power. Tariffs can make it fair.

•Large load tariffs are proposed as a mechanism to ensure fair power distribution and pricing for high-demand consumers, such as AI/datacenter operations.
•These tariffs can be structured to deliver community benefits, fostering local support and potentially streamlining project approvals for large energy users.
•The article suggests tariffs can help large loads secure long-term access to clean, reliable power, enhancing energy resilience and meeting sustainability goals.

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Utility Dive•24 days ago

Coal plant owners say DOE ‘emergency’ order to run it violates Constitution

•The Department of Energy (DOE) issued an 'emergency' order mandating the availability and operation of certain coal plants.
•Coal plant owners are challenging the DOE order, arguing it constitutes an unconstitutional 'physical taking' and 'regulatory taking' of their property without just compensation or due process.
•This legal dispute highlights significant regulatory risk and potential for federal intervention in grid operations, impacting asset owners' property rights and operational autonomy.

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POWER Magazine•24 days ago

Sense Announces Edge-Powered Grid Fault Detection Embedded in Smart Meters

•Sense has introduced an edge-powered Fault Detection Solution embedded in next-generation smart meters, enhancing grid intelligence at the distribution level.
•This technology promises improved grid reliability and resilience by enabling faster fault identification and resolution.
•For large power consumers (e.g., datacenters), this could translate to fewer and shorter outages, improving operational uptime and reducing costs.

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POWER Magazine•24 days ago

GigaWatt Opens Public Investment Round to Scale DIY Solar Platform

•GigaWatt Inc., a residential DIY solar platform provider, has opened a public investment round to fund its expansion.
•The announcement highlights a 'critical inflection point' in the residential solar market, though specifics are not provided.
•This news primarily concerns residential distributed generation and company financing, offering limited direct actionable intelligence for utility-scale developers or large industrial power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•24 days ago

US Governors in PJM territory move to unlock renewable energy, energy storage investment

•Governors of Maryland and New Jersey have enacted legislation to accelerate the deployment of clean energy technologies.
•The policy changes are a direct response to current energy cost and supply concerns within the PJM territory.
•For developers, this signals new market opportunities and potentially streamlined processes for solar, wind, and energy storage projects in MD and NJ.

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Utility Dive•24 days ago

How to unlock a tidal wave at the grid edge

Utility Dive•24 days ago

Artificial intelligence in energy markets: The case for AI-ready data and human expertise

Utility Dive•24 days ago

Unleashing a solar plus storage tidal wave

Energy Storage News•24 days ago

Tesla energy storage deployments jumped in ‘crucial AI transformation year’; company expects margin compression in 2026

•Tesla achieved record energy storage deployments and revenue growth in 2025, indicating robust market demand for storage solutions.
•The company anticipates margin compression for its energy storage business in 2026 due to increasing 'low-cost competition' from other OEMs.
•'Policy factors' are also cited as a reason for expected margin pressure in 2026, which could impact project economics for developers.

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