Now what? That’s a central question for the solar industry as it approaches a July 4 deadline for projects to begin construction or risk losing lucrative federal tax credits. Solar is under particular pressure because it’s the largest source of new power ... See more
Data centers could more than double their share of U.S. power and account for 9.5 to 15 percent of electricity use by decade’s end, according to a new analysis backed by the Department of Energy. The long-awaited report from Lawrence Berkeley National Lab... See more
Power prices in the nation’s largest grid market jumped almost 76 percent in the first quarter year-over-year, showcasing how energy demand driven by data centers is remaking the economy across the mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Monitoring Analytics, the indep... See more
Fervo Energy said Monday it is eyeing up to a $6.5 billion valuation in a U.S. initial public offering for shares in the geothermal company, as investors signal more confidence the technology can be scaled up to help meet rising electricity demand. The Se... See more
North America’s grid watchdog is slated to issue its highest level of warning Monday about threats to the power system from large data centers, underscoring the challenges facing utilities and grid operators grappling with a surge in electricity demand. T... See more
