The Maryland Public Service Commission has welcomed a ruling from a federal court that could lead to lower electricity costs for customers on the Delmarva Peninsula. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a decision during the week of January 15th, finding that federal regulators had erred in rejecting a complaint filed

PJM Interconnection Outlines Strategy for Data Center Power Needs PJM Interconnection, the organization overseeing the electrical grid for Pennsylvania and parts of twelve other states, has unveiled a plan to address the increasing electricity demands of data centers and other large consumers. The strategy, presented in a recent “Board Decisional Letter,” employs a six-stage process

The North American electrical grid successfully withstood Winter Storm Fern, which impacted the region from January 24th to 26th, with only minor disruptions. Despite the grid's resilience, frigid temperatures continue to affect both the United States and Canada, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in the combined electricity and natural gas infrastructures during future periods of extreme cold.

Financial Disclosures Reveal Fundraising, Spending, and Legislative Activity Among US Representatives Data compiled from financial disclosures tracked by Quiver Quantitative, as of January 30th, 2026, detail fundraising, spending, and cash reserves for several US Representatives, alongside estimates of net worth and recent legislative efforts. The information includes data reflecting activity through the fourth quarter of

Pennsylvania Environmental Council Article Publication Shows Growth Trend A review of monthly article publication data from the Pennsylvania Environmental Council reveals a generally increasing trend in content output from December 2008 to at least September 2023. The earliest recorded data begins in December 2008, with subsequent information extending through September 2023. The volume of articles

Ontario has established a new competitive procurement process for electricity transmission infrastructure, known as the Transmitter Selection Framework (TSF). The framework was directed by the Ontario Ministry of Energy in July 2023. Currently, the TSF is being used to select a contractor to develop, construct, and operate a 900 MW electricity transmission line from Clarington

**Senators Probe Data Center Impact on New England Energy Costs** WASHINGTON, DC – Senators Jack Reed, Sheldon Whitehouse, Peter Welch, Jeanne Shaheen, Richard Blumenthal, and Ed Markey are seeking information from ISO New England (ISO-NE) regarding strategies to prevent data centers from driving up electricity prices for residential customers. The request follows concerns that the

North American Grid Faces Growing Reliability Challenges, NERC Assessment Finds The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) recently released its 2025 Long-Term Reliability Assessment (LTRA), highlighting intensifying challenges to the stability of the electrical grid. The report projects significant resource adequacy issues across North America over the next decade, particularly beginning in 2026. Advanced energy

TRAVERSE CITY — Traverse City officials are considering a six-year agreement with Voltus that would allow the city to provide backup power during grid emergencies and receive payments for doing so. City commissioners will review the proposed contract. The Traverse City Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and the city’s drinking water treatment plant possess emergency generators

A Shift in Power: Rethinking America’s Energy System A new analysis highlights the growing disconnect between America’s traditional energy model and the evolving landscape driven by digital technologies and consumer empowerment. The piece argues that the century-old system of centralized, regulated utilities is becoming obsolete in the face of distributed energy resources (DERs) – including

A regional power grid operator is warning of potential electricity shortages beginning in June 2027 and continuing through May 2028, raising concerns about grid stability across a 13-state region. The PJM Interconnection anticipates that electricity supply will fall short of necessary reserve margins during this period. The projected shortfall is attributed to the scheduled decommissioning

Winter storm fuels political debate over energy reliability A severe winter storm that impacted Virginia last weekend has intensified the ongoing political discussion surrounding the state’s transition to renewable energy sources. The storm, which left much of the state covered in ice and snow, prompted a warning from the grid operator for Virginia and 12

A substantial portion of the American population, approximately 151 million people, faces an elevated risk of power outages, potentially including blackouts, within the next five years, according to a recent assessment from the North American Electric Reliability Corp. The increased vulnerability is linked to extreme weather, weaknesses in natural gas infrastructure, and a sharp rise

A proposed wind energy project in Northern Maine is generating debate amid rising electricity costs and concerns about reliance on power imported from Canada. The Public Utilities Commission is overseeing a bidding process to select developers for the project, which aims to bolster energy supply and potentially lessen dependence on New Brunswick. A key aspect

A severe cold snap is placing considerable strain on Massachusetts and the New England region, driving up energy demand and costs. Governor Healey has initiated a short-term program allocating $180 million to offset 15% of ratepayers’ electric bills for February and March. Initially, utility companies sought to charge interest on the deferred payments, but the

The U.S. Department of Energy has extended four emergency directives designed to minimize potential power disruptions across the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic states in advance of an approaching winter storm. The Department announced the extensions on January 30, noting anticipated sub-freezing temperatures expected throughout the weekend and into the first part of the week beginning February

A new assessment released by the North American Electric Reliability Corp. on January 29, 2026, details growing reliability concerns within the bulk electric system, primarily due to rising demand and delays in bringing new power resources online. Summer peak demand is expected to increase by 224 GW over the next decade, representing a 69% rise

A new report indicates that a growing number of data centers are straining U.S. power grids, raising the risk of winter blackouts for millions of Americans. The National American Electric Reliability Corporation’s annual report, released Thursday, details that most of the nation’s power grids are currently categorized as either at elevated or high risk of

PJM Interconnection Prepared to Utilize Data Center Backup Power The PJM Interconnection is prepared to activate backup generators located at data centers and other large industrial and commercial facilities across its 13-state operating area during the current period of extreme cold, according to a notice released Thursday. While PJM officials do not anticipate the need

Demand for electricity across the PJM Interconnection region, which provides power to approximately one in five Americans, is expected to reach levels nearing a winter record on Friday. PJM, managing electricity flow across 13 Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states and impacting the power bills of around 67 million people, anticipates peak demand to reach 141 gigawatts.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A West Virginia coal-fired power plant was idled during Winter Storm Fern, which brought heavy snowfall, sleet, ice, frigid temperatures, and increased energy demand on Saturday. Chris Hamilton, president of the West Virginia Coal Association, attributed the shutdown to a decision by PJM Interconnection LLC, a regional wholesale energy transmission organization overseeing

Bill Aims to Shield Delaware Electric Customers from Data Center Costs Sunday, February 1, 2026 Legislation intended to prevent Delaware’s residential, small business, and other electric customers from bearing the financial burden of large energy-consuming facilities has been released by the House Natural Resources & Energy Committee. House Bill 233, introduced by Representative Frank Burns

**Administration Shifts Focus to Nuclear Power Amidst Growing Energy Concerns** A recent executive order signed by President Trump last May calls for the development of 300 gigawatts (GW) of new nuclear power capacity by 2050, marking a departure from previous energy strategies that emphasized wind and solar power and initially viewed nuclear energy with caution.

Abaxx to Introduce U.S. Weather Futures Contract for Texas Wind Power Toronto, ON – Abaxx Technologies Inc. (CBOE:ABXX)(OTCQX:ABXXF) announced plans to launch a new futures contract focused on onshore wind power generation within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region. The Enwex ERCOT Onshore Wind (EWM) contract is slated to begin trading February 6,