Utilities

Can Nuclear Plants Host Data Centers Despite FERC's AWS Ruling?
Utilities Can Nuclear Plants Host Data Centers Despite FERC's AWS Ruling?

The recent decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reject an interconnection service agreement (ISA) between Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Talen Energy has sent ripples through the energy sector. This ruling has raised questions about the future of data center colocation at

Can High-Voltage Transmission Prep Texas for Rising Energy Demand?
Utilities Can High-Voltage Transmission Prep Texas for Rising Energy Demand?

Sempra Energy is focusing intently on high-voltage transmission development to leverage the skyrocketing energy demand fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) and industrial growth in Texas. During a recent third-quarter earnings call, Sempra’s Chairman and CEO, Jeff Martin, emphasized the

Are Energy Facilities Ready for Severe Weather-Induced Outages?
Utilities Are Energy Facilities Ready for Severe Weather-Induced Outages?

In 2024, the energy sector faced unprecedented challenges due to severe weather-induced outages. These events highlighted an urgent need for robust disaster avoidance strategies, especially as we increasingly rely on digital IT infrastructure to oversee plant operations. The major outage events of

Can Federal Funding Transform Brownsville's Water Infrastructure?
Utilities Can Federal Funding Transform Brownsville's Water Infrastructure?

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recently included Brownsville, Texas, in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (House Resolution 8812). This inclusion promises to unlock critical federal funding aimed at improving the city's water infrastructure, a positive development

State Utility Commissions Key to U.S. Clean Energy Transition
Utilities State Utility Commissions Key to U.S. Clean Energy Transition

The U.S. power grid stands at a critical juncture, confronted by the pressing need to transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, while simultaneously responding to the increasing demand for electricity driven by technological advancements like Artificial Intelligence. In this landscape, the

Can Cuba Overcome Its Energy Crisis Amid Aging Infrastructure?
Utilities Can Cuba Overcome Its Energy Crisis Amid Aging Infrastructure?

Cuba is grappling with a severe energy crisis, primarily driven by a confluence of aging infrastructure and stringent U.S. sanctions. This crisis reached a tipping point when the National Electric System (SEN) collapsed in October 2024 following the shutdown of the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric

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