Sempra Energy, a leading American utilities holding company, recently announced an ambitious $56 billion capital investment plan over the next five years. This plan, revealed during the company's fourth-quarter earnings call on February 25, 2025, represents a 16% increase over the previous
In the face of soaring electricity prices in California, the state's utility demand response (DR) programs, especially those overseen by investor-owned utilities (IOUs), are becoming increasingly scrutinized for their cost-effectiveness. The financial dynamics of these programs prompt critical
The landscape of data storage and analytics is on the brink of a transformative shift, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and innovative storage technologies. As we approach 2025, industry experts predict significant changes that will redefine how data is stored, managed, and
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a federally owned electric utility corporation, is facing increasing electricity demands driven by data centers, battery manufacturing, and growing consumer electrification. A recent report by the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) calls on Congress
The PJM Interconnection, which oversees the electricity grid for 13 Mid-Atlantic and Midwest states along with the District of Columbia, has agreed to implement price caps and floors for its upcoming capacity auctions. This decision comes in response to a complaint filed in December by Pennsylvania
Microsoft has announced an initial investment of $1 billion to construct three new data centers in Licking County, Ohio, as part of its ambitious plans to expand its Azure cloud computing platform. With sites set in New Albany, Heath, and Hebron, Microsoft aims to meet the ever-growing demand for
