A recent ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas has significantly altered the landscape for transmission line construction in the state. By striking down a Texas law that awarded incumbent utilities the exclusive rights to construct transmission lines connecting to
Kentucky is experiencing an era of unprecedented economic growth, largely driven by the booming presence of data centers and other technological advancements. The Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) recognize the pressing need to meet increasing energy
How Is the DOE's $1.5 Billion Transmission Boost Changing the Grid? The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is taking bold steps to modernize the nation's electric grid. Through its Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP), the department has allocated up to $1.5 billion to support crucial
The modern power grid is under immense pressure due to a myriad of factors, including severe weather events, increasing penetration of electric vehicles (EVs), escalating temperatures, aging infrastructure, and the proliferation of data centers. This evolving landscape has necessitated the adoption
Duke Energy Carolinas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, is proposing a significant reduction in energy bills for customers in South Carolina. If approved by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC), residential bills would decrease by 13.8%, commercial customer rates by 13.8%, and
In a tangled web of political, economic, and environmental interests, South Dakota and Minnesota are at odds over how quickly and effectively energy companies can move away from fossil fuels toward clean energy sources. This underlying debate resonates deeply across state lines, highlighting themes
