Utility Market

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.

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

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.

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

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