Data Centers Support Grid But Unexpected Trips Could Hurt
Data centers received plaudits in recent winter storm Fern both for their ability to provide backup power and for voluntary ramp-downs. Greater industry concern is being…
News Stories: Resource Adequacy
February 23, 2026
February 21, 2026
NH PUC Directs Parties to Hold Work Group Meetings Re: Eversource’s Proposed Rate Designs That May Not Support Investment in Modern Onsite Generation And Load-Shifting Technologies
In the Eversource’s Rate LG and Rate B transmission rate design matter the New Hampshire PUC issued a procedural order scheduling a status conference and directing…
February 19, 2026
Connecticut Power and Energy Society Hosted 2026 Annual Legislative Preview
The Connecticut Power and Energy Society hosted its 2026 Annual Legislative Preview, convening key policymakers and regulators to outline energy priorities for…
February 17, 2026
Exelon Launches the “Exelon Promise” to Fight Out of Control Energy Costs
In a press release Exelon says it is fighting to get energy costs under control by: “[F]ighting for real fixes to high energy costs, including market price controls and…
February 16, 2026
Governor Shapiro Secures Extension of PJM Price Cap, Saving Consumers $27 Billion More — and $45 Billion in Total — on Energy Bills
In a press release Governor Josh Shapiro announced(opens in a new tab) that PJM Interconnection will extend its existing price cap for another two years — until 2030 — a…
Power Affordability Problems Erode Public Trust, Leaders Say
Energy regulators and industry leaders voiced concern in Washington last week that rising electricity prices erode public trust, and they offered a range of solutions,…
February 11, 2026
REMINDER: Stakeholder Responses to Resource Adequacy Study Questions Due February 16
On January 30, the IPA and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency released a series of stakeholder questions and are seeking written feedback from interested…
February 6, 2026
No Suprise Here
In a press release Exelon points to a report by Charles River Associates (CRA) that “examines how utility-generated power can be a solution to affordably and reliably…
February 5, 2026
PPL Corporation and PPL Electric Utilities Joint Statement Regarding Governor Shapiro’s Budget Address
In a press release PPL Corporation and PPL Electric Utilities (PPL Electric) “reaffirm its commitment to transparency, affordability and collaboration following Governor…
December 11, 2025
Commission Requests Comments On The Generation Procurement Models Study Related To The Renewable Energy Certainty Act (“RECA”)
The Maryland Public Service Commission is requesting comments on the Generation Procurement Models Study in advance of the deadlines established by the General Assembly…
