By the end of 2025, General Motors (GM) and ChargePoint, a prominent California-based EV charging operator, aim to deploy 500 ultra-fast EV chargers across the United States. This large-scale plan marks a significant milestone in the ongoing transition to electric mobility, propelled by leaders
The integration of renewable energy sources and the rising popularity of electric vehicles are adding more strain to the main grid, making reliability a primary concern, especially in remote areas or regions prone to natural disasters. Recent extreme weather events have exposed significant
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