In early 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under Chairman Mark Christie, has undertaken a robust agenda centered around consumer protection, grid reliability, state collaboration, and the complexities of colocating large electricity loads at power plant sites. Drawing from his
PJM Interconnection, the operator of the electric grid and wholesale electricity market across 13 states and the District of Columbia, has proposed a fast-track review process for shovel-ready generation projects. Known as the Reliability Resource Initiative (RRI), this proposal aims to address
House Bill 1579, introduced by state Rep. Anna Novak, R-Hazen, has sparked heated debates and mixed reactions across North Dakota. This bill seeks to place large electricity users, including data centers, under a state-level siting process similar to those that currently apply to power plants and
The Baltic states, comprising Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, have taken a monumental stride towards achieving energy independence by synchronizing their electricity systems with the Continental Europe Network (CEN). This significant milestone not only marks the end of Russia's longstanding
The Internet of Things (IoT) is no longer a futuristic concept but a tangible reality altering the fabric of our homes and urban landscapes. From smart lighting systems to self-regulating traffic solutions, this interconnected technology ensures real-time data sharing, boosting efficiency and
The world is experiencing an unprecedented rise in data generation, with an estimated 2.5 quintillion bytes of data being produced daily. This exponential growth has resulted in approximately 90 percent of the world's data being created within the last decade. Projections estimate that by 2030,
