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30 articles from Energy practitioners
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.
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.
Dominion's 53.8 GW data center backlog and a $66.8B merger make it the utility to watch in 2026
Dominion Energy beat Q2 estimates on surging data center demand, while its pending $66.8B merger with NextEra advances toward a 2027 close.
US power sector CO2 emissions jumped 4% in 2025, just as SBTi opens its net-zero standard for comment
US power sector emissions rose 4% in 2025, driven by coal and data center demand, as SBTi launches its second public consultation on a new net-zero standard.
Westinghouse files for IPO as utilities race to lock in nuclear, coal, and data-centre power capacity
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
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
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
Microsoft-commissioned report finds three soft barriers slowing AI adoption across Australia's electricity grid
A Mandala report commissioned by Microsoft identifies strategic, investment, and data fragmentation barriers holding back AI deployment in Australia's rapidly c
NextEra-Dominion's $420B merger signals a new M&A cycle built on AI load growth
Power and utilities M&A hit $216B in the six months to May 2026, up 173% year-over-year, as AI data-center demand reshapes who owns generation.
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
Nuclear pipelines, grid-scale storage, and next-gen LFP cells: alternative energy moves reshaping data center and industrial power in 2026
Three deals this week signal where enterprise energy procurement is heading: advanced nuclear for data centers, on-site BESS for manufacturers, and high-rate LF
DOE geothermal funding and energy workforce strategy signal new demands for operators
The DOE has committed $171.5M to geothermal expansion and published an 8-principle workforce framework targeting millions of new energy jobs.
GE Vernova doubles down on nuclear, direct air capture, and grid AI at Aspen Ideas Festival
GE Vernova spotlights four breakthrough technologies at Aspen Ideas Festival, from small modular reactors to AI-driven grid tools.
AI demand, nuclear strategy, and grid innovation reshape the global energy sector
From Ukraine's AI-powered grid to Canada's nuclear push, energy operators are racing to meet surging power demand driven by AI infrastructure.
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
Schneider Electric Spotlights Next-Generation Energy & Automation Tech at Energy Projects Conference 2026
Schneider Electric executives to address how automation and energy tech are future-proofing operations amid an unparalleled U.S. energy expansion; The company also released two next-generation innovations that advance the first open, software-defined distributed control system — EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ Software Defined Automation (SDA) — via EcoStruxure™ Automation Processor 310 and EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ Edge Communication Node
Utilities warm up to nuclear revival, with conditions attached
Governments, investors, and startups are converging on nuclear power as AI-driven electricity demand and clean energy targets accelerate a global sector revival
Beyond the Call: Reinventing Utility Customer Engagement with Cloud and AI Tools
At the 2025 Distributech trade show in Dallas, the focus wasn’t just on the latest in energy infrastructure—it was also on the invisible front line of utility operations: the contact center. With customer expectations rising and regulatory pressure intensifying, utility companies are discovering that outdated voice systems are no longer just a nuisance—they’re a…
Talking Rugged Technology with Panasonic Connect
Utility companies are deploying specialized technology built to withstand harsh field conditions while driving grid modernization forward
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
Addressing the Complexities and Opportunities of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Energy sector leaders must navigate shifting guidance and hidden requirements to unlock billions in transition incentives
Resilience in Action: Rodney Krantz’s Operational Expertise
How one operations leader transforms personal adversity into competitive advantage for his team
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
Utility Companies Should Aim for Flexible Network Solutions for Long Term Success
Grid modernization requires network solutions that adapt as technology and demand evolve, not just today's needs
Virtualization and Internal Network Security Monitoring: Two Significant Changes Coming in NERC’s 2024 Regulation Updates
Energy utilities face a compliance overhaul as new cybersecurity standards reshape how they monitor networks and manage virtualized systems
As Palisades Nuclear Power Plant Prepares to Reopen, Workforce Continuity Sets Up Operations for Success
Retaining experienced staff proves critical as the nuclear industry reverses decades of closures and prepares for a historic operational restart
Technetics Group Announces Extended Partnership with CEA
A 50-year government-industry alliance demonstrates how long-term collaboration accelerates innovation in critical industrial sealing technology
How a Positive Approach Influenced the Successful Entrepreneurial Journey of Dylan Healy
An optimistic mindset proved to be the differentiator when one founder navigated early business challenges and built sustainable success
Bridging Innovations: Technetics, CEA, and Beyond
A five-decade partnership between two European organizations demonstrates how shared R&D investments create sealing solutions trusted across critical industries
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