For decades, U.S. electricity demand was steady, allowing utilities to plan gradual growth and maintain the grid with modest upgrades. That era is over. The convergence of electric vehicles (EVs), data centers, technology advancements, and population growth and shifting is driving an unprecedented surge in electricity demand. According to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), […] The post Transmission Lines Will Determine America’s Power Future […]
FERC Approves NRG Energy Plan to Buy 12.9 GW of Gas-Fired Generation
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has signed off on NRG Energy’s plan to acquire nearly 13 GW of natural gas-fired power generation. The agency on November 13 said it supports Houston, Texas-based NRG’s $12-billion deal with New York-based LS Power for capacity in the PJM market territory. The post FERC Approves NRG Energy Plan to Buy 12.9 GW of Gas-Fired Generation appeared first on […]
Blackstone Investing $1.2 Billion for 600-MW Gas-Fired Plant in West Virginia
Global investment group and asset manager Blackstone said it will support construction of a 600-MW combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plant in West Virginia. The Wolf Summit Energy facility, which will feature GE Vernova equipment, is affiliated with Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, which serves about 1.5 million customers across three states. The post Blackstone Investing $1.2 Billion for 600-MW Gas-Fired Plant in West Virginia appeared first […]
Solar’s Next Chapter: Beyond Incentives
The U.S. residential solar industry has entered a new era. With the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) phasing out at the end of 2025, the market faces a moment of recalibration. This will likely mean a short-term decline, but it’s far from a death knell for the industry. After all, while incentives may fade, energy […] The post Solar’s Next Chapter: Beyond Incentives appeared first […]
Air Liquide Technology Converts Ammonia Into Hydrogen at Industrial Scale
Air Liquide announced the successful start-up of the world’s first industrial-scale ammonia cracking pilot unit with a 30-tons-per-day ammonia-to-hydrogen conversion capacity at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium. This groundbreaking innovation, announced November 13, demonstrates a key missing technology brick to a viable pathway for converting ammonia into hydrogen, and unlocks challenges of transportation of hydrogen. […] The post Air Liquide Technology Converts Ammonia Into Hydrogen […]
Entergy Ends Plan for Floating Methane Gas Power Plant in Louisiana
Opponents of a planned methane gas power plant on a floating barge off the coast of Louisiana were successful in moving Entergy Louisiana to cancel the project. Earthjustice in a news release sent to POWER said the group represented the Alliance for Affordable Energy in opposition to the proposed 112-MW Bayou Power Station. The post Entergy Ends Plan for Floating Methane Gas Power Plant in […]
Texas Issues First Performance-Based Grant Under Energy Fund for LCRA’s New 188-MW RICE Peaker
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has executed its first agreement under the Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) Completion Bonus Grant (CBG) Program, awarding the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) up to $22.56 million for its 188-MW Timmerman Power Plant Unit 1, a new natural gas–fired plant in Caldwell County, Texas. The agreement marks the operational launch of Texas’s performance-contingent funding mechanism, which is designed to accelerate […] The post Texas Issues First Performance-Based Grant Under Energy […]
Amogy, Samsung Heavy Industries Partner on Ammonia-to-Power Systems
Ammonia-to-power solutions provider Amogy will join with South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries in a multi-year strategic contract manufacturing partnership. The companies on November 12 said SHI plans to establish a dedicated facility in South Korea to produce and test Amogy’s ammonia-to-power systems. The post Amogy, Samsung Heavy Industries Partner on Ammonia-to-Power Systems appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Ready, Go, Set: How Disruptions Are Flipping EPC Contracting
What’s driving a fundamental shift in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracting? Equipment lead times. Workforce shortages. Data center timelines. POWER examines how the traditional EPC The post Ready, Go, Set: How Disruptions Are Flipping EPC Contracting appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Beyond Traditional Controls: Managing Power Project Schedule and Cost Overruns
From financial dashboards to factory-based assembly, utilities and their contractors are deploying new tools and processes to improve project cost performance. In decades past, the decision to pursue a major The post Beyond Traditional Controls: Managing Power Project Schedule and Cost Overruns appeared first on POWER Magazine.