State of Industry

How utilities can keep the lights on

Utilities worldwide have been on a roller-coaster ride, and an often painful one, over the past decade. Despite the sharp growth in global demand for electricity, many utilities have lost value or posted below-average returns. A McKinsey analysis of 50 major publicly listed utilities from Asia,...

Biden’s Green Vision vs. Trump’s Traditional Energy Policies

In the ever-evolving landscape of U.S. climate policy, the 2024 presidential race highlights a significant divergence between candidates on the future of climate change and energy strategy. The contrasting visions of President Joe Biden's administration and former President Donald Trump underscore...

Energy Storage & Carbon Emissions

Over the last several years, towns, cities, and states across the United States have developed policies and invested in efforts aimed at to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and their associated negative societal impacts. Businesses and private citizens have also become increasingly involved in...

Exelon Expands Data Center Load and PJM Capacity

In a rapidly evolving energy landscape, Exelon’s recent moves in the energy and data center markets signal a pivotal shift in how utilities are engaging with the intersection of technology, grid capacity, and sustainability. The company’s entry into data center load management and its...

CenterPoint Energy Completes $1.2B Sale of Louisiana and Mississippi Gas Systems

In a significant move that will reshape the natural gas industry in the Southeast, CenterPoint Energy has completed the sale of its natural gas distribution systems in Louisiana and Mississippi to Delta Utilities for $1.2 billion. The announcement, made on April 1, 2025, underscores the shifting...

Integrating the North American Power Grid

How the U.S. and Canada maximize their working relationship BY PATRICK BROWN, Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) North America is shifting towards a new energy paradigm. Where it was once viewed through the prism of scarcity, some are now beginning to speak of energy in the language of...

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