There is growing excitement about geothermal energy in the Western United States, with billions invested in the industry, but panelists at a Western Governors’ Association workshop said supply chain issues and permitting complexity remain significant challenges.

DOE issued a pair of orders under Section 202 (c) of the FPA to keep two Indiana coal plants running through this winter at least, delaying their retirement that was planned for the end of 2025.

PacifiCorp filed a partial motion to dismiss an Oregon complaint by Amazon Data Services that alleged the utility has breached agreements to provide electric service to four data centers in the utility’s service territory.

MISO and the Minnesota Department of Commerce said federal funding for the Joint Targeted Interconnection Queue portfolio is still in play, though they didn't offer any additional details.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and panelists discussed efforts to meet energy demand at a Western Governors’ Association workshop in Phoenix, with some noting opportunities and challenges navigating state-level permitting and regulation.

DOE is exceeding its authority by using Federal Power Act Section 202(c) to keep the J.H. Campbell coal plant in Michigan running under several consecutive “emergency” orders, opponents argued in recent court filings with the D.C. Circuit.

The Maine Public Utilities Commission, in collaboration with the regulators of four other New England states, issued a request for proposals to procure clean energy in northern Maine and 1,200 MW of transmission to connect it to the ISO-NE grid.

With a surge in interconnection requests from large load customers, Public Service Company of Colorado has fallen behind on processing applications, a situation that has sparked concern from state regulators.

NYPA and OPG will share information, resources and institutional knowledge to support the economic, technology and workforce initiatives needed for advanced nuclear development on both sides of the border.