Energy Industry Challenges

H1 2026 U.S. grid additions show solar plus batteries has become the default project, and gas is the long-lead counterweight

EIA data shows 368 new utility-scale plants in H1 2026, led by 207 solar and 95 batteries. For operators, the focus is shifting to duration, dispatch rights, and contract terms.

Fitch downgrades utility sector outlook as $240B capex wave collides with affordability backlash

Fitch shifted its utility sector outlook to "deteriorating" in June 2026, citing affordability pressure that threatens cost recovery on a historic capital build

A $67B utility merger faces its first major regulatory test as Sen. King asks FERC to block NextEra-Dominion

NextEra and Dominion have filed for regulatory approval of a merger that would create the world's largest regulated utility, but congressional opposition is alr

Utility Asset Maintenance Comes with Hidden Challenges Companies Can Get Ahead Of

Invisible asset problems are costing utilities more than they realize, but proactive monitoring strategies can close the gap

Technetics Groups’ Sealing Solutions are Propelling Company’s Expansion

A century of sealing expertise and scientific innovation positions this manufacturer as the go-to partner for complex industrial challenges worldwide