Italy's remarkable achievement in reaching a record 41% renewable energy share in its power demand by 2024 illustrates the country's commitment to sustainable energy practices and reducing its carbon footprint. The surge was driven predominantly by tremendous strides in hydropower and
February 11, 2025House 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
February 7, 2025In an era of burgeoning energy demands and a heightened focus on sustainability, Georgia Power's 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) emerges as a comprehensive and strategic blueprint for the future. This plan, filed with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), is designed to support an
February 3, 2025In a significant move aimed at securing grid reliability, Talen Energy has reached an agreement with PJM Interconnection, the Maryland Public Service Commission, Maryland electric utilities, consumer representatives, and the Sierra Club. The agreement will extend the operations of the 1.3-GW
January 31, 2025The 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
January 30, 2025The rapid expansion of data centers, driven by the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, is significantly boosting global electricity consumption. Data centers operate around the clock and require substantial amounts of power to maintain servers, cooling systems, and
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