Energy Management

Titan Cloud argues maintenance visibility affects EV charger availability

Titan Cloud says disconnected systems can leave CPOs unsure whether repaired chargers are back in service.

EV charging needs connected maintenance workflows, Titan Cloud says

Titan Cloud says EV charging is complex and manual processes can be hard to manage profitably.

DNV expects half of new solar plants to include batteries by the mid-2030s

DNV forecasts solar-plus-storage attach rates rising from 6.6% to about half by the mid-2030s, and its GPM unit is expanding hybrid EMS software to match.

NuScale and Nucor’s SMR talks put firm power back in industrial planning

NuScale and Nucor will study SMRs for EAF mills. It’s a live test of how steel, DERs, and managed EV load compete to deliver firm power.

SMR power deals hinge on fuel supply, licensing and waste, not just megawatts

New SMR deals and new waste projects are pushing nuclear decisions upstream: fuel, licensing pathway, and waste endpoints now belong in the first RFP.

First-half 2026 US grid additions show storage is scaling almost as fast as solar, and that changes how operators should write load and interconnection plans

EIA’s January–June interconnection data shows solar led new US builds, but batteries were close behind, reshaping peak planning, contracts, and queue strategy.

Shandong HiTHIUM's first LDES integrated industrial park enters production as grid-edge investment accelerates

HiTHIUM's Heze Base goes live, ConnectDER closes a $35M Series D, and Duke Energy rolls out heat-season demand tools, all signals for utility operators.

ComEd's 60-site rooftop solar deal and new Colorado River framework mark a pivotal day for utility operators

Three major utility developments landed July 31: a 44 MW community solar buildout in Illinois, a final EIS for post-2026 Colorado River operations, and a prefer

P&G absorbs a $1 billion war-cost hit and signals a flat-to-3% EPS growth year ahead

Procter & Gamble expects a $1B cost hit from the Iran conflict, guiding fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS to flat-to-up 3%, roughly $7 at the midpoint.

179D deduction window closes: what facilities and construction teams must do before June 30

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act terminates 179D for projects breaking ground after June 30, 2026, capping deductions at up to $5.81/ft².

AI data centers are straining the grid faster than utilities can build. Fast storage is filling the gap.

AI data centers demand power in months; grid upgrades take years. Flexible fast storage and FERC action are reshaping how utilities keep the lights on.

Hitachi Energy expands digitalization portfolio to manage AI-driven grid complexity

Hitachi Energy's expanded digitalization suite targets utilities and asset-heavy industries facing surging grid complexity from AI load growth and the energy tr

States accelerate virtual power plant programs as grid demand climbs

Massachusetts and Minnesota are making headline moves on virtual power plants, signaling a wider shift in how U.S. grids manage rising electricity demand.

Data centers drove half of US electricity demand growth as time-to-power becomes the defining constraint

Data centers accounted for roughly 50% of US electricity demand growth, far outpacing the global share of 17%, with power timelines now outstripping build timel

Grain Facility Automation Upgrade Saves $100K

Frenchman Valley Coop (FVC) grain elevator in Culbertson, Nebraska upgrades automation with Kasa Controls, saves $100K Year-Over-Year How Automation Saved This Farm Coop $100K Year-Over-Year When the Frenchman Valley Farmers Cooperative, Inc had an expansion at its Culbertson site, they decided it was time to update the automation controls on its conveyor belts and fans…

Sol-Ark Installations: The Complete Solution for Reliable Solar Power

Sol-Ark is positioning itself as a cornerstone of reliable, efficient home and commercial power systems in the rapidly evolving world of renewable energy. Their high-efficiency inverters are designed to capture and convert solar energy with minimal loss, while their robust battery storage solutions ensure uninterrupted power, whether during peak demand or unexpected outages. This…

Data Centers Are Emerging as Key Players in Grid Stability

Large computing facilities are transforming from energy consumers into essential grid stabilizers through demand flexibility

Demystifying Enterprise Energy Sources, Use Cases, and Applications

Rising computational demands and sustainability goals are forcing enterprises to rethink their energy strategies and infrastructure investments

Resilience in Action: Rodney Krantz’s Operational Expertise

How one operations leader transforms personal adversity into competitive advantage for his team

Powering the Future: Applied Digital’s High-Power Density Innovations Transform Data Centers

Advanced cooling and power systems enable data centers to handle extreme computational demands while maintaining operational efficiency at scale

Data Sharing and GIS Integration: Critical Drivers for Successful Utility Asset Management

Utility companies unlock operational efficiency by breaking down data silos and mapping shared infrastructure in real time

From Scalability & Security to Holistic Data Integration: The Impact of LTE Networks in Grid Modernization

Unified wireless infrastructure proves essential as utilities balance cost pressures with the connectivity demands of increasingly complex grid operations

Utility Industry is Prioritizing Bandwidth Optimization as Part of Network Integration Efforts

As power grids face mounting pressure from EVs and renewables, utilities are discovering that efficient data management is becoming as critical as the infrastru

Advanced Metering and Data Management Tech: The Key to Meeting Clean Energy Goals in the Utility Industry

Utilities must leverage real-time insights to balance intermittent renewable sources and achieve net-zero commitments

Why does someone need RoseWater? Clean, Constant Power for Today’s Interconnected Homes

Homeowners are discovering that power quality directly impacts appliance longevity, maintenance costs, and family privacy in an increasingly connected world

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

Asset Intelligence is a Major Factor in Modernizing the Energy Grid

Real-time visibility into distributed energy assets is becoming essential for utilities navigating the shift toward renewable power and decentralization

Closing the Visibility Gap: Utility Companies can Revolutionize Energy Distribution with Smart Grid Monitoring

Real-time visibility across the entire distribution network is proving essential for utilities to eliminate costly blind spots and strengthen grid resilience

DTECH 2024: SPAN is Ready to Charge Up the Home Electrification Journey

Major funding surge accelerates the race to make electric home upgrades accessible and affordable for millions of homeowners

New Energy Infrastructure Vs. Extending Fossil Fuel Plants: How Should the Energy Industry Tackle Aging Power-Generation Assets?

Power operators must balance rapid electrification demands against the infrastructure investments needed to prevent widespread grid failures