The Power Grid is Stuck in the Past. Crypto is the Future. Let's be honest. You probably don't think about the electrical grid until it fails. A flicker of the…

I’ve been doing some work on a strategic briefing illustrating the power demands of next-generation AI infrastructure and the geographic realities of the UK national power grid.

The Data Center POWER eXchange (DPX) 2025 conference in Denver highlighted the pressing need for adaptation as the rapidly expanding digital sector, driven by artificial intelligence, puts immense pressure on existing power systems. The event emphasized the urgent requirement for $2 trillion in infrastructure investment to support growth, with utilities like Dominion already experiencing unprecedented load from data centers and hyperscalers recognizing a "grid facelift" is necessary to keep up with demand, particularly within a three-year timeframe.

Witnesses from Florida Power & Light, Sunrun and distribution companies told the subcommittee that utility-scale solar plus battery storage is increasingly cost-effective, can be deployed quickly, and that residential batteries provide backup during storms and grid services; members questioned supply chains, battery costs and rare-earth sourcing.

The staff of ISO New England recently participated in various industry events throughout the region, showcasing their expertise and commitment to innovation and collaboration. From presenting potential future grid scenarios at Carnegie Mellon University to discussing electric industry restructuring at conferences hosted by the American Petroleum Institute, ISO New England's team members shared their insights on the evolving energy landscape, including the impact of changes in resource proposals, demand growth, and grid reform efforts aimed at managing resource adequacy.

The PUC approved a voluntary aggregated virtual power plant program under a settlement: a standard-offer framework, 25 MW per year cap, $79 million five-year budget allocation, performance-based compensation, and a required two-year evaluation to consider competitive solicitations and other refinements.

The Public Utilities Commission agreed that some of the Public Service Company's distribution costs should be eligible for recovery through the proposed Grid Modernization Adjustment Clause (GMAC), including 2024TCAD true-ups and VPP administrative costs, and directed further process for performance-based recovery of other spending. The panel, 3

A major construction project in Becker, Minnesota marks a significant step forward in the state's efforts to modernize its power grid and reduce its carbon footprint, with the goal of achieving ambitious renewable energy targets. However, North Dakota has taken issue with the plan, formally lodging a federal complaint that it will face increased rates as a result of funding Minnesota's transition to cleaner energy sources. As part of this effort, Great River Energy and MinnesotaPower are building new power lines to facilitate the importation of electricity from areas with greater wind and solar resources, paving the way for Minnesota to meet its renewable energy objectives.

DOER and industry witnesses told the committee that interconnection delays and up-front upgrade costs block projects; they urged flexible interconnection, payment plans for interconnection deposits and DPU action on net‑crediting to speed projects into service before federal deadlines.

Members and witnesses discussed the electricity demands of large AI models and data centers, the need to modernize the grid and options including renewables, natural gas and small modular nuclear reactors.

On Oct. 14, lawmakers, consumer advocates and renewable energy industry members joined a broad coalition of organizations urging immediate passage of the

FERC Order Nos. 2023 and 2023-A instituted interconnection process reforms that seek to address queue backlogs across the country.

Energy Impact Partners (EIP) has closed Flagship Fund III at $1.36 billion, roughly 40% larger than its predecessor and the firm’s largest fund to date. The