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Special Data Center Tariffs May Outpace Ohio Legislature
The staff of the state public utilities commission has recommended approval of a pending data center tariff for AES Ohio, formerly Dayton Power & Light. A similar tariff was approved last year by the commission for Ohio Power, a…
Should Electric Utilities Be in the Energy Supply Business?
When the Lights Go Out On the evening of July 3rd, 2026, my family gathered at our home in Oakhurst, New Jersey, looking forward to a quiet holiday weekend. After days of oppressive heat, a sudden windstorm swept through. It lasted barely…
Reminder – 22 New Virginia Laws Effective July 1, 2026
HB891 – Siting of battery energy storage projects; commercial solar photovoltaic generation facilities. This new law among other things prohibits a host locality from requiring a special exception or any other local land use approval…
NYISO Considers Market Changes, Faced With Fossil Retirements and Added Renewables
The 2027 Market Project Candidates report, which is regularly updated, expands upon the broader goals outlined another document, the ISO’s annual Power Trends Report, released in early June. The ISO has estimated that demand could grow 22%…
Data Center Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
On June 30, 2026 Data Center bill A796 passed both houses. See also identical Bill Number: S731. The bill now awaits New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill’s signature or veto. Note that a similar bill had previously passed where the former…
PJM Issues Region Wide Hot Weather Alert
PJM issued a hot weather alert for the entire region PJM serves for June 30 to July 3 ahead of an expected prolonged period of 90+ degree weather. PJM the largest electric grid warns of record-high power demand and possible blackouts. PJM…
Financier Seeks to Back REPs as PJM Submits Higher Net Worth Rule
PJM filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on May 27 to double the requirements for participants in financial transmission markets, while other participants face a net worth requirement that would be increased fourfold.…
