In a bold move to bolster its electric infrastructure, Maryland has unveiled a $15 million electric resilience competitive grant program aimed not only at curbing power outages but also at advancing the state's clean energy goals and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Known as the Resilient
Advancing DER Standards to Boost Virtual Power Plant Deployment The advancement of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) interoperability standards is crucial for significantly boosting the deployment of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs). This article delves into the importance of common standards for the
As New York City, the nation's largest metropolitan area, grapples with the challenges of increasing electrification and substantial commercial projects like data centers, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) anticipates significant electricity shortfalls by 2033 and 2034.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has recently enacted a regulation requiring certain cryptocurrency miners to register with the commission, driven by surging Bitcoin prices and the escalating energy demands linked to mining operations. Specifically, this new rule applies to mining
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently handed down a crucial decision involving AWS's proposal to source power directly from the Susquehanna nuclear power station. This pivotal ruling underscores the pressing need for better alignment between modern data infrastructure and
Four major Arizona utilities have recently decided to join the Southwest Power Pool's (SPP) Markets+, a forthcoming energy market set to launch in 2027. This strategic decision is not only projected to enhance the reliability of the electrical grid but also to deliver nearly $100 million in
