Michigan, New York lawmakers consider virtual power plant bills
The proposals would prohibit utility ownership of participating distributed energy resources and require reasonable access for third-party aggregators. Continue reading →Solar and wind hit a record 17% of U.S. generation in 2025: EIA
“Combining utility-scale and small-scale solar generation in 2025 increases the share of wind and solar to 19% of total net generation,” said the Energy Information Administration. Continue reading →Data center buildouts slowed late last year
“Power and electrical equipment is still the main driver of construction delays,” said Gordon Dolven, CBRE data center research director. Continue reading →Inside Los Angeles Unified’s hidden world of art, archives and artifacts
Embarking on a treasure hunt for the art and artifacts held by the Los Angeles Unified School District is no small feat. The nation’s second-largest school district is home to 389,000 students and roughly 100,000 pieces of art, including paintings, sculptures, maps and murals.The art can...UC Riverside’s rapid growth strains campus resources and infrastructure
UC Riverside saw exponential growth in its enrollment this school year, with the largest incoming class it has ever seen. While it is evident that the school’s effort to increase enrollment by improving its reputation was a huge success, it’s not quite as clear whether the campus was physically...Norfolk Southern says higher fuel costs could spur intermodal volumes
CEO Mark George said rising gas prices tied to the Iran war may lead to greater coal demand, boosting the rail carrier's utility business. Continue reading →Energy Department offers $500M to scale critical minerals production
Within that total, the agency plans to fund between $50 million and $100 million for projects that bolster domestic supplies for advanced battery manufacturing. Continue reading →
At RSAC, the EU Leads While US Officials Are Sidelined
While US government sits out this year, EU officials are on the ground in San Francisco leading the conversations on today’s top cybersecurity challenges. Continue reading →Dollar General slashes 1,500 SKUs, boosts in-stocks
Further SKU reductions are on the horizon as the retailer prioritizes leaner inventories and a simpler supply chain. Continue reading →