Utility Dive

GE Vernova's gas turbine backlog increased to 116 GW, with its electrification segment reporting a 69% year-over-year growth in order backlog.

Ford and Global Power Products have introduced a vehicle-to-home backup solution using GPP’s GenerLink meter collar device, which provides backup power for outlets and hardwired appliances at a significantly lower cost than traditional standby generators. Over 800 electric utilities have approved the device.

Scott Aaronson argues that reducing utility returns will not decrease electric bills and will result in a more fragile power grid. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining the utility model during critical times.

CO2 emissions from the US power sector increased by 4% last year due to higher electricity generation and coal use, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

The article by Cihang Yuan of the World Wildlife Fund outlines three practical steps for the US industrial boom to run on electricity, including long-term electricity procurement, on-site generation, and efficiency and flexibility to help manufacturers manage energy bills.

Best Buy has added more solar generation to its portfolio, including its first store with a rooftop 'community solar garden,' as part of its goal to achieve a 2040 net-zero target.

Bank of America analysts predict data center demand will exceed planned utility capacity additions by more than 100 GW through 2030, potentially increasing reliance on on-site gas generation and battery storage. The projection highlights challenges for US utilities in meeting rising energy needs linked to AI data center growth.

Google has signed a deal for a large solar and battery storage project in Arkansas, targeting completion by 2029. The project aims to provide 2.5 GW of generation and 2.9 GWh of battery storage to the regional grid.

FERC issued show cause orders on June 18 to address load interconnection issues. Customers who demonstrate flexibility will receive faster power access, according to Shalin Savalia from Amazon Web Services, writing in his personal capacity.

The grid’s fastest-growing resource is flexibility, not generation, according to the article. A gap exists between available technology and institutional frameworks, with FERC's July 23 technical conference on PJM Interconnection’s governance addressing this issue.

ESS Tech has launched a 1.2-MWh sodium-ion battery system as part of growing interest in sodium battery technology for grid-tied and behind-the-meter energy solutions.

The distribution grid is being redefined as a platform for capacity growth and increased grid utilization due to distributed capacity, shifting from a cost center that drives up rates. Sparkfund's Pier LaFarge highlights this transformation in the article.

The article states that the grid value of flexibility has been proven, but the current limitation lies in the number of customers that can be enrolled. It emphasizes that unenrolled customers result in undispactable kilowatts, highlighting enrollment as the key constraint.

KEMA Labs, part of CESI Group, provides independent testing, inspection, and certification services to ensure power grid resilience. The article highlights the importance of quality in the power sector amid global supply chain challenges.

Australia's home battery boom is presented as a model for the U.S. to address the data center energy surge. The article highlights how Australia's approach could provide a blueprint for managing energy demands in the U.S.

The Supreme Court ruled to expand the president's authority to remove regulators. Former FERC Chair Jon Wellinghoff warned that this could leave consumers vulnerable without regulatory protections.

Massachusetts utilities have signed contracts for 4.5 GWh of energy storage. One project will be located at a former fossil power plant site, highlighting contrasting trends in New England’s offshore wind and energy storage sectors.

PJM has implemented a rate increase, prompting a discussion on how a holistic energy strategy can help utilities manage costs, enhance reliability, and generate revenue.

The article outlines six strategies to address common challenges in designing a digital front door, aiming to enhance customer experience (CX). It emphasizes the importance of overcoming these challenges to ensure effective digital upgrades for customers.

AI is transforming the power grid as new large energy loads are emerging rapidly, but grid upgrades require years. Fast storage solutions are being proposed to address this gap.