A new report quantifies what has been stated widely in general terms: The federal permitting process is delaying, downsizing and deterring clean energy projects.

The electric power system can be built around variability. That could provide flexibility and affordability in the production and consumption of electricity. And the technologies are available now, writes columnist K Kaufmann.

Energy policy and regulatory news in 2026 has been all data centers, all the time. We want to hear your take on large load tariffs and other related news.

The results of NYISO’s 2024 transitional cluster deliverability study show that more than $1.1 billion of high-voltage transmission upgrades would be required to accommodate 48 projects in the batch of generation projects.

Despite a few large storms in January and February, California snowpack levels are near record lows due to a heat dome that settled over the state in March.

Utilities and lawmakers in the Northwest agree the Bonneville Power Administration’s next administrator must focus on building transmission and take risks to make that happen.

Increased interest in data center development in New England has led to growing concern about potential negative effects on energy affordability and long-term resource adequacy.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued a 20-year license renewal for the Diablo Canyon Power Plant, a nuclear facility seen as key to California grid reliability as the state transitions to clean energy.

LBNL released an update to its retail price study, which showed power prices rose for most states between 2024 and 2025, after a half decade of mostly declining prices.

Texas opened applications for $350 million in advanced nuclear grants through the Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund to support the state's nuclear energy industry.