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Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 9d

September 29 #chartoftheday

In California, CPUC approved SCE’s petition to raise the cap for the Eldorado–Lugo–Mohave Series Capacitor Project to $295M (up from $239M), citing approval delays, supply chain issues, weather impacts & schedule setbacks #energysky

More: app.halcyon.io/processes/c0...

Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 12d

September 26 #chartoftheday

SCE factors in both fire weather forecasts (wind speeds + Fire Potential Index, which gauges how likely a spark becomes a wildfire) and PSPS decision flowcharts when making de-energization calls.

Read more: app.halcyon.io/processes/54...

#energysky

Halcyon CDO Alex Klaessig discusses three new Halcyon Data Subscriptions: Rate Cases/Cost of Capital; Battery Energy Storage Systems; and New Substations

Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 13d

Exciting news: we’re building 3 new Data Subscriptions!

- Rate Cases / Cost of Capital Tracker
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Tracker
- Substation Development Tracker

Learn more + sign up for the waitlist 👇
hubs.la/Q03KWq5H0

#energysky

New Data Subscriptions

Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 13d

September 25 #chartoftheday

Idaho Power filed for the Bennett Gas Expansion Project: 138 MW peak capacity + 555 MW starting in 2028.

A new reliability report shows that the 2028 deficit is 152% larger than forecasted just three months ago.

#energysky

More: app.halcyon.io/processes/ab...

Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 14d

September 24 #chartoftheday

In New York, NYSE and G filed to rebuild two 60+ year-old 115 kV lines in Hornell & Elmira. The Chemung Schuyler Project will boost capacity & fix overloads—filing includes design, costs & EMF report. #energysky

More: app.halcyon.io/processes/50...

Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 15d

September 23 #chartoftheday

Florida PSC approves FPL’s HVAC On-Bill (HOB) pilot.⚡
Customers receive efficient HVAC systems and service on a fixed monthly charge, with no upfront cost.
FPL gains load control. #energysky

More: app.halcyon.io/processes/9e...

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Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 16d

September 22 #chartoftheday

In Oregon, PacifiCorp weighs in on ETO’s Draft 2026–2030 Plan: they support energy efficiency, but warn it’s getting more expensive to deliver. The rising cost of savings could mean higher rates for customers. ⚡💸 #energysky

More: app.halcyon.io/processes/65...

Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 19d

September 19 #chartoftheday

In New Hampshire, Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp.’s 2024 Annual Storm Fund Report details costs from five pre-staging events, three storm events, and carry-over from Dec. 2023. #energysky

More: app.halcyon.io/processes/5e...

Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 20d

September 18 #chartoftheday

In Minnesota, the Benton Solar (100 MW) is drawing praise: Benton County Sheriff thanked NextEra Energy for a $12K contribution supporting new radios for deputies & public safety. 🌞👮 #energysky

Read more: app.halcyon.io/processes/93...

Search: Everything Old is New Again

Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 20d

Try Halcyon Search for free: app.halcyon.io/search

Halcyon Search

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Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 20d

Last week we introduced Halcyon Search. This week, we're back more about how we built it:

🎯 Precision vs recall
📦 Semantic commodification
🌫️ Fuzzy constraints

Read more from our CTO Alexander Huras: hubs.la/Q03JT2wn0  #energysky

Halcyon CTO Alex Huras describes the technology and implementation used to build Halcyon Search for authoritative energy information

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Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 21d

September 17 #chartoftheday

In Arizona, APS’s 2025 Transportation Electrification Progress Report shows ~45% of the state’s EVs are in its territory. Data also suggests residential drivers are shifting charging in response to TOU rates. ⚡ #energysky

More: app.halcyon.io/processes/9d...

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Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 22d

September 16 #chartoftheday
ERCOT heard from TXGEA, Sage, UT Austin & Project Innerspace on geothermal.

DFW, Austin & San Antonio: 4+ GW potential for data centers — enough to cover all projected growth #energysky

🔗https://app.halcyon.io/documents/b15e2e2f-0d89-4908-8246-a8d7c07ad926/attachment

Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 23d

September 15 #chartoftheday

In Hawaii, Maui Electric asks regulators to reopen Docket 2018-0422 and move its 4 EV charging stations from Schedule EV-MAUI to EV-U—ending EV-MAUI & its shared savings mechanism ⚡️ #energysky

Docket Profile: app.halcyon.io/processes/e4...

Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 26d

September 12 #chartoftheday

In MISO, a record number of expedited project requests are in the Transmission Expansion Plan (MTEP). The ERAS process is being maximized to speed approval of critical resources — mostly gas (74%) and storage (15%).

More here: app.halcyon.io/documents/95...

#energysky

Introducing Halcyon Search

Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 27d

Read more from @samsteyer41.bsky.social
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Introducing Halcyon Search:

Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 27d

The energy world moves fast – the info moves even faster
Buried data = missed opportunities 🔎

That’s why we built Halcyon Search — it’s free, try it now: app.halcyon.io/search

Use it to:
- Find filings
- Turn ideas into concrete materials
- Track topics/companies/regions/keywords
#energysky

Halcyon Search

app.halcyon.io

Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 27d

September 11 #chartoftheday

In Hawaii, Maui Electric asked regulators to reopen Docket 2018-0422 to move its 4 EV charging stations from Schedule EV-MAUI → EV-U, then close EV-MAUI & end the shared savings mechanism.

More: app.halcyon.io/processes/e4...

#energysky

Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 28d

September 10 #chartoftheday

Walmart says if Dominion’s proposed 10.4% return on equity is approved, it would be the 2nd highest awarded ROE for vertically integrated utilities since 2024. #energysky

More: storage.googleapis.com/core_entitie...

Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · 29d

September 9 #chartoftheday

💧 In Arizona, regulators say Voyager at White Mountain Lakes Water Co. must keep its emergency surcharge (since 2023) until new rates are set.

#energysky

🔗https://app.halcyon.io/processes/ce772ae8-1578-48a8-9fc6-07c6ef2ddfbe

Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · Sep 8

September 8 #chartoftheday

Dominion wants new rate class for mega-users (think data centers)

But Amazon, Google, Microsoft & others back the “Joint High Load Proposal” for new customers (50+ MW) starting Jan 2026

Here are 3 of the 11 counter-proposals:
app.halcyon.io/processes/18...

#energysky

Halcyon @halcyonai.bsky.social · Sep 5

September 5 #chartoftheday

Big power plays ahead: El Paso Electric’s IRP (2025–2044) shows New Mexico’s capacity needs could soar—especially if those big load forecasts hit. #energysky

Read More: app.halcyon.io/processes/72...