The state’s utilities could use rooftop solar, batteries, and EVs to cut $13.7B in costs — by applying those to the right parts of stressed-out local…

The Trump administration issued the order to stop work on Revolution Wind, a permitted, multibillion-dollar project that is 80% complete.

A federal judge has ruled that a nearly complete offshore wind project halted by the Trump administration can resume, dealing President Donald Trump a setback in his ongoing effort to restrict the U.S...

The pain of rate hikes is not distributed evenly across the U.S.

Domestic developers have moved rapidly to lock in tax credit eligibility for near-term projects.

The City Council of Pasadena is set to evaluate a proposed $2.9 million investment to modernize turbines at the Glenarm Power Plant, a move aimed at ensuring a consistent and dependable electrical supply during the upcoming replacement of the critical "Path 2" power line. This upgrade aligns with the city's long-term vision for sustainable energy, supporting Pasadena's goal of achieving carbon-free power generation by 2030 and aligning with its 2022 Power Delivery Master Plan.

Summertime frequently brings concerns about the power grid's capacity. Tuesday's high of 93 degrees highlighted this issue, impacting residents and businesses in Houston and Canonsburg, who experienced power outages. A power line overload, attributed to the extreme heat, damaged a wire near West Pike Street in Houston, according to West Penn Power spokesperson Todd Meyers. Restoring power to the approximately 1,200 affected customers proved challenging due to the remote, swampy location of the damaged wire. The intense heat also restricted crews’ ability to utilize nearby lines during the repair process. The outage began around 4 p.m. and wasn’t fully resolved until 11:30 p.m. While hot weather-related outages are common, West Penn Power, serving several Pennsylvania counties, has managed to navigate this week's tropical conditions relatively well. Besides the Houston/Canonsburg incident, a separate outage occurred near State College; its cause is still under investigation. Thunderstorms also resulted in outages in Fayette and Westmoreland counties on Wednesday, described by Meyers as “typical summer stuff.” Duquesne Light, serving parts of Allegheny and Beaver counties, also reported minimal issues. Spokeswoman Alyssa Battaglia stated they didn't experience major system impacts from the heat but did observe minor, localized outages quickly restored. The increased demand from numerous air conditioners, refrigerators, lights, and other appliances strains the grid. When temperatures rise significantly, the grid can become overloaded, potentially damaging transformers and electrical lines, leading to outages. Power companies recommend several steps to reduce strain on the grid and lower electricity bills. These include replacing air filters, increasing thermostat settings, turning off unused appliances, and avoiding high-demand activities during peak hours. The PJM Interconnection, a major power grid operator, reported record demand since 2011 on Monday. Experts attribute these issues to an aging grid infrastructure across the United States.