Having finally added real-time co-optimization to the market like every other U.S. grid operator with an effort that began in 2019, ERCOT can turn its attention to other pressing issues.

Heading into 2026, New England is counting on an increasingly collaborative approach to energy policy as federal opposition to renewable energy development threatens affordability, reliability, and decarbonization objectives in the region.

MISO has indicated that new generation to serve data centers and other large loads will be mission critical over 2026 and said it will take pains to interconnect units.

As NV Energy prepares to file its next integrated resource plan ahead of schedule in April, the company says it will take longer than previously planned to reduce its reliance on short-term market purchases.

With 16 binding participants and 58 GW worth of load committed, the Western Power Pool’s Western Resource Adequacy Program aims to build on the momentum in 2026 and prepare for more members.

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.

SPP Markets+ stakeholders unanimously approved the first version of the day-ahead market's protocols, providing a framework for market design, operations and settlements as its future participants build the systems and processes.

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.

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 Texas Public Utility Commission has put out a proposed rule for public comment that would establish the fourth and final program under the Texas Energy Fund, a $1.8 billion backup power program.