Batteries
Researchers from Jilin University, in partnership with the State Grid Jilin Electric Power Company Limited, have made a significant breakthrough in battery management by refining the state of health (SOH) assessment of power batteries. Through a data-driven methodology, they have successfully extended the SOH assessment window to early stages and
Renewable energy
Brenmiller Energy's bGen ZERO thermal energy storage system has earned recognition for its innovative technology, which has successfully enhanced efficiency and reduced operational costs at the State University of New York (SUNY) Purchase campus. This achievement follows the system's previous awards, including TIME magazine's
Social services
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin convened on October 16, 2025, to review various applications and complaints related to utility companies operating within the state. The meeting was attended by Chairperson Strand, Commissioner Nieto, and Commissioner Hawkins. The Commission approved several applications, including the construction of a new water treatment
Social services
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has approved a minor siting adjustment for the Koshkonong Solar Energy Center, allowing the project to move forward with modifications to its project layout. The revision involves relocating the Gen-Tie Line to the Rockdale substation and adding an additional transmission structure. The change will
Independent regulatory commissions
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has submitted revisions to Service Agreement No. 63 under its FERC Electric Tariff, in accordance with Section 205(d) of the Federal Power Act, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The revisions aim to reflect the newly executed Settlement Agreement and its associated Operating
Social services
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has issued its final decision on the joint application of American Transmission Company LLC and Wisconsin Electric Power Company to approve a generator interconnection agreement and guarantee or letter of credit transaction for the Ursa Solar Electric Generation Project. The Commission approved the application
Independent regulatory commissions
The Public Utility District No. 1 of Douglas County, Washington has submitted an updated review of the Owner's Dam Safety Program (ODSP) for the Wells Hydroelectric Project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Division of Dam Safety and Inspections, Portland Regional Office. The review is effective as of
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a delegated order concerning Alabama Power Company's depreciation rates. On August 29, 2025, Southern Company Services (SCS) submitted a revised tariff record and materials to update Georgia Power's depreciation rates. After a public notice period, with no protests
Social services
Public Service Company of Colorado, in response to a request from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Regional Office, has revised its Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the Cascade Creek Flume Tacoma Project. A recent flume failure in May 2025 led the company to re-evaluate the necessity of an
Independent regulatory commissions
On October 28, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a delegated order accepting a Pseudo-Tie Coordination Agreement (PTCA) between Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) and the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN). The agreement, submitted on September 2, 2025, becomes effective on November 2, 2025, as per
Social services
The Arizona Public Service Company (APS) has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) detailing an Engineering and Procurement Agreement between APS and Chimney Canyon Solar 1 LLC (Chimney Canyon) for the interconnection of a 750 MW solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system into the Cholla
Energy industries
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) has voted unanimously to approve ALLETE, Inc.'s acquisition by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), paving the way for the transaction's closure in late 2025. This strategic partnership is expected to enable ALLETE to
