Utilities

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 could create the world's largest regulated utility by 2027, 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.

Data center load is reshaping how U.S. utilities plan, price, and build generation

Exelon cut speculative data center load by 40%, FirstEnergy's contracts surged 50% in Q2, and Texas just approved its first AI co-location site next to a wind f

Data center power demand is forcing utilities to rethink capital plans and grid design in real time

CenterPoint hiked its 10-year capex plan on data center load, while Midwest wholesale prices topped $500/MWh amid heat and wind shortfalls.

Heat stress is expanding faster than utility grids can keep up, and the investment gap is widening

A Nature study finds some regions now endure 50 more heat stress days per year, while U.S. utilities plan $1.1T in grid investment over five years to meet surgi

Utilities set to spend $1.1T on grid infrastructure as electrification drives five-year investment surge

The Edison Electric Institute projects utilities will pour $208B into the grid in 2025, part of a $1.1T five-year build-out driven by surging electrification de

NextEra and Dominion's $67 billion merger filing starts a 180-day regulatory clock that will reshape power procurement across four states

NextEra and Dominion have filed merger applications in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina for a $67B deal that would create the world's largest regula

The $67B NextEra-Dominion merger just triggered its regulatory clock, and every large power buyer should be watching

NextEra and Dominion filed merger applications this week, starting a 180-day review that could create the world's largest regulated utility serving 10M customer

Carbon-free generation spending tops fossil fuels at US utilities for the first time

RMI's Utility Transition Hub finds 2024 carbon-free generation investment hit $14.5B, edging past $13.9B in fossil spending.

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

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.

Utilities set to invest $1.1 trillion in grid infrastructure as electrification accelerates

U.S. utilities are committing $208B in 2026 grid investment, part of a $1.1T five-year buildout that will reshape procurement and operations planning.

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

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…

Moving Beyond Just Weathering the Storms: Enhancing Grid Reliability and Resilience

Utilities must modernize aging infrastructure to prevent costly outages as extreme weather events strain grids beyond their current capacity

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

Building Bridges in Energy: Collaborative Efforts Will Integrate Public and Private LTE Networks for Grid Modernization

Utilities are discovering that blending telecommunications infrastructure with energy systems holds the key to building grids that can withstand modern demands

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

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

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

Powering Missouri Forward: The Smart Energy Revolution

Midwest utilities are deploying cutting-edge technology to build grids that balance sustainability with dependable power delivery