Utility Sector

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.

Grid modernization and defense contracts are reshaping how energy infrastructure operators deploy capital in 2026

From DARPA atomic clocks to 297 MWh battery storage deals, the energy and utility sector is directing fresh capital toward precision infrastructure.

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.

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

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

Utilities face a $240 billion capital squeeze as affordability pressure mounts

Fitch downgraded the utility sector outlook while EY flags record investment needs, leaving operators caught between surging demand and rate recovery risk.

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

Data center demand growth exposes grid gaps as time-to-power becomes top risk

AI-driven demand, aging infrastructure, and a $100–$200B funding gap are forcing a rethink of how electricity is generated, financed, and delivered.

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

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

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

DTECH 2024: Collaborative Solutions Are the Key to Cybersecurity of the Electric Grid

Securing interconnected energy systems requires combining data protection expertise with grid management innovation to handle AI-driven infrastructure at scale