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Power and utility deals hit a record $205 billion in the first half of 2026

Deloitte counts 92 deals and a record $205 billion in H1 2026. PwC says buyers are paying for one thing: power that can be delivered fast.

Europe’s diesel premium just broke $100 a barrel, and logistics budgets will feel it first

Financial Times data shows Europe’s diesel crack spread topping $100 a barrel. Expect faster fuel-surcharge resets, tougher bid math, and more pressure to lock

Utility-scale solar and batteries made up most new U.S. power plant builds in early 2026, and that shifts how operators should buy capacity

EIA’s January–June build list shows solar and storage dominating new projects. For big loads, the procurement question is shifting from megawatts to deliverabil

Extreme-heat grid performance is separating solar-and-storage regions from capacity-constrained markets as data center load accelerates

Heat-driven peaks in PJM, SPP and ERCOT are turning price spikes, demand-response headroom and solar-plus-battery penetration into immediate procurement questio

Heat and river constraints are turning Europe’s summer power stack into a gas risk again

August heat is tightening Europe’s power stack: wind dips, nuclear cooling limits and short-term gas outages are pushing TTF back toward recent highs and wideni

Anaergia's 98% revenue jump and BHE Montana's EDAM move signal a maturing energy transition economy

From waste-to-energy to grid coordination, Q2 2026 earnings and deals show the energy transition is delivering measurable commercial results.

U.S. refiners are running at capacity as global fuel supply crunches tighten

America's fuel-makers are maxed out trying to fill gaps in global fuel supply, while sodium-ion batteries and a depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve reshape ene

The NextEra-Dominion mega-merger and a natural gas overbuild risk are reshaping how utilities plan for data center demand

NextEra and Dominion's merger would immediately create the world's largest regulated utility upon its targeted 2027 close, even as analysts warn gas overbuilds may strand costs on ratepayers.

Data center energy demand is forcing a redesign of power grids, and emerging markets like Andhra Pradesh are already building the institutions to manage it

Global data center spending could hit $7 trillion by 2030. Here's how grid operators and state utilities are structuring for what comes next.

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.

Equinor's Q2 adjusted operating income surges over 75% as Middle East conflict drives energy prices higher

Equinor reports a 75%-plus jump in Q2 adjusted operating income and raises its share buyback, capturing oil and gas price gains tied to Middle East conflict.

Westinghouse files for public listing nine years after bankruptcy, as Brookfield plots stock market return

A burst of utility-sector deals in late July 2026 signals that enterprise energy procurement teams face tightening supply across nuclear, coal, and grid infrast

Grid energy in 2026: connection backlogs, AI load growth, and the infrastructure race reshaping enterprise power

From $3.17T in global clean energy investment to 14-year data center connection waits, grid constraints are now the defining operational risk for energy buyers.

Energy transition market set to nearly double to $6 trillion by 2032, with Asia-Pacific driving growth

The global energy transition market is projected to reach nearly $6 trillion by 2032, growing at 11.1% annually, as utilities, industrials, and governments scal

EIA slashes oil price forecast 14% after U.S.-Iran deal reopens Strait of Hormuz

The EIA cut its 2026 Brent crude forecast by 14% to $82/b and its 2027 forecast by 18% to $65/b, as a June 18 U.S.-Iran MOU reopened the Strait of Hormuz.

Clean energy investment hits $2.2 trillion in 2026, nearly doubling fossil fuel spending

Global energy investment reaches $3.4T in 2026, with clean energy outpacing fossil fuels nearly two to one, per the IEA's latest report.

S&P Global Energy expands price reporting role in London chemicals market

S&P Global Energy is hiring an Associate Price Reporter for chemicals in London, signaling continued investment in commodity price discovery for enterprise buye

Retail energy markets face a wave of regulatory and structural shifts across Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Texas, and D.C.

PPL Electric credit rules, Massachusetts municipal opt-out powers, Texas demand response changes, and a D.C. rate cap fight are reshaping supplier operations.

US Strategic Petroleum Reserve hits lowest oil level since 1983 as supply risks stack up

SPR stocks have fallen to their lowest point in over four decades, just as Hormuz tanker strikes, OPEC+ output questions, and Iran supply disruptions tighten th

Energy transition market reaches $3.17 trillion in 2026 as grid connection backlogs stall 1,650 GW of capacity

The global energy transition market hits $3.17T in 2026, but 1,650 GW of renewable capacity sits in grid connection queues worldwide.

Energy transition market approaches $3.2 trillion in 2026 as grid bottlenecks emerge as the critical constraint

The global energy transition market hits $3.17T this year, growing at 11.1% CAGR, but 1,650 GW of renewable capacity is stuck waiting for grid connections.

Heatwaves are reshaping European PPA terms, power prices, and nuclear output all at once

Europe's summer heat surge is pushing offtakers toward longer PPAs, cutting French nuclear output, and putting Italian spot prices on a potential path to EUR 500/MWh.

Clean energy investment tops $2 trillion as data centers and security concerns reshape power procurement

Global clean energy investment crossed $2 trillion for the first time in 2024, with data center demand and energy security concerns accelerating the shift.

Joulent Secures $1.75B Strategic Investment from National Grid to Accelerate Growth as Technology-Driven Energy Company Powering American Innovation

Partnership to strengthen Joulent's first-mover advantage of delivering power solutions reliably, at speed and scale.

Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta Are Now Energy Companies. The Rest of the Enterprise World Needs to Catch Up.

Amazon, Meta, Google, and Microsoft accounted for 49% of all global clean power purchase agreement volumes in 2025. They are not buying energy anymore. They are building energy infrastructure. Every enterprise buyer that shares a grid with them needs to understand what that means.

Solar outshines coal in US power generation milestone

In May, solar energy surpassed coal in US electricity generation, marking a historic shift as solar supplied 12.8% of the nation's power. Despite federal policies favoring coal, solar has remained the fastest-growing energy source, reflecting shifting market dynamics and investor preferences.

Understanding Modern Energy Infrastructure, Demands, and Resiliency Needs with ABB

Power grids face unprecedented strain as data centers and AI infrastructure accelerate demand beyond current capacity

A Close Look: How User Generated Content Works for Design Conveyor Systems

Employees become the most authentic storytellers when companies embrace internal video content as a strategic marketing tool

The Key to Successful Gamification: Start with Social Media Engagement

Brands attempting large-scale gamification programs face costly complexity, but social platforms offer a frictionless entry point to test and validate engagemen

Unlocking the Mind: From Magic to Mastery in Digital Marketing

Marketers who embrace unfamiliar experiences unlock deeper insights that transform their strategic approach and creative output