Utility Industry

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

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 bottleneck is shifting to interconnection, duratio

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Blackstone acquires Dresser Utility Solutions to accelerate gas and water infrastructure modernization

Blackstone Energy Transition Partners is buying Dresser Utility Solutions from First Reserve, backing the 146-year-old metering and control equipment maker's ne

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

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

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

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

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