Renewables Continue to Drive U.S. Power Growth

Renewables Continue to Drive U.S. Power Growth

The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook predicts continued growth in renewable energy, particularly solar and wind, as key drivers of U.S. power generation over the next two years. The electric power sector is expected to...
Datacenter demand moves to the Midwest

Datacenter demand moves to the Midwest

The rapid growth of data centers in the Midwest, such as Microsoft’s $3.3 billion complex near Racine, Wisconsin, highlights the region’s strategic advantages, including a cooler climate and robust energy infrastructure. However, these facilities place immense...
New Legislation Set to Impact Renewables

New Legislation Set to Impact Renewables

The US Senate voted to approve the Inflation Reduction Act on August 7th. The legislation includes more than $370 billion earmarked for clean energy investment, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The bill is now headed to the US House of...
U.S. Electricity Generation Mix Changes

U.S. Electricity Generation Mix Changes

The electricity generation mix in the U.S. continued to change in 2021. In addition to the growth in renewable energy, one major surprise was observed. The percentage of coal-fired generation increased for the first time since 2007. The generation mix changes were...
Renewable energy transition study released by PJM

Renewable energy transition study released by PJM

PJM Interconnection released the initial results of its energy transition study. The study identifies the impact renewable energy has on market design, transmission planning, and grid reliability. The multiyear study is one of multiple being undertaken by PJM. Five...