The rapid expansion of data centers—driven by cloud computing, artificial intelligence and hyperscale digital infrastructure—has transformed what were once localized land-use and utility ratemaking concerns into issues of...more
2/18/2026
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Data Centers ,
Energy Policy ,
Federal Power Act ,
FERC ,
Infrastructure ,
Interconnections ,
Natural Gas ,
Power Infrastructure ,
Real Estate Development ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
Transmission Grid
The rapid growth of data centers is exposing the limits of the U.S. electricity regulatory framework that was built for incremental, predictable load growth. That framework is now under scrutiny in proceedings before the...more
1/28/2026
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Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Policy ,
FERC ,
Interconnections ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Nuclear Power ,
PJM ,
Power Infrastructure ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Renewable Energy
In a landmark move that could shape New York’s energy landscape for decades, state officials have taken steps to both preserve its existing nuclear power facilities and significantly expand its advanced nuclear capacity. ...more
1/26/2026
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Clean Energy ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Reform ,
Investment ,
New York ,
Nuclear Power ,
Power Grid ,
Power Infrastructure ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Transmission Grid
On Friday, President Donald Trump—together with governors across key Mid-Atlantic Region states—announced a new initiative aimed at addressing soaring electricity demand driven by large‑scale AI and cloud‑computing data...more
On December 18, 2025, the issued a pivotal order to PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest regional wholesale power grid operator running the transmission system in the Mid-Atlantic region. The Order intends to help...more
In its first nine months, the Trump administration has taken multiple actions impacting offshore wind development and generating substantial uncertainty as to the industry’s future in the United States. Those actions have...more
8/27/2025
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Department of the Interior ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Reform ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Executive Orders ,
Infrastructure ,
Offshore Lease ,
Offshore Wind ,
One Big Beautiful Bill Act ,
Permits ,
Popular ,
Real Estate Development ,
Renewable Energy ,
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