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The IndependentIndia Records Warmest May Night in 14 Years Amid Heatwave Warnings
Delhi reached a minimum of 32.4C this week, the highest May nighttime temperature since 2012. The India Meteorological Department issued heatwave alerts for multiple states through 27 May.
Washington ExaminerDepartment of Energy Extends Michigan Coal Plant Operation Through August 2026
The Department of Energy issued its fifth emergency order keeping the J.H. Campbell coal-fired plant open past its May 2025 retirement date. The order directs the Midcontinent Independent System Operator and Consumers Energy to maintain operations through August 16, 2026.
themarketherald.com.auVictoria Data Centre Growth Raises Need for Gas-Fired Power
Electricity demand from data centres in Victoria nearly doubled between early 2025 and early 2026. Forecasts show the state grid will require additional gas-fired generation capacity through the 2030s.
Ars TechnicaNextEra Energy Proposes $67 Billion Merger With Dominion Energy
NextEra Energy announced a $67 billion all-stock merger with Dominion Energy on Monday. The combined company would become the largest U.S. utility by market value and serve the world's largest concentration of data centers in northern Virginia.
The IndependentISO New England Forecasts 9 Percent Rise in Regional Electricity Demand Over Next Decade
ISO New England projects electricity demand across New England and Maine will increase about 9 percent by 2035. The forecast is lower than last year's projection of 11 percent growth. State-level efficiency programs in Maine continue unchanged.
Data centers drive higher electricity demand and coal use
Power demand from data centers is projected to require 90-100 gigawatts of additional capacity. Coal currently supplies 15-17 percent of U.S. electricity after declining from 50 percent in 2007. Utilities may retain or restart coal plants to meet the projected load.
finance.yahoo.comPJM Proposes Cutting Power to Data Centers During Peak Demand
PJM Interconnection, which serves over 67 million consumers, released a white paper on May 6 warning of an unprecedented surge in electricity demand from data centers and electrification. The operator outlined three potential market design changes to manage the shift from surplus…
manilatimes.netU.S. Power Grid Operator Says Current Design Cannot Meet AI Data Center Demand
The grid serving 67 million people across 13 states faces potential electricity shortages as soon as next year and cannot simultaneously secure enough power while protecting households from rising costs. Electricity bills have climbed sharply in parts of the region over the past…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Investor-Owned Utilities Plan $1.4 Trillion Capital Spending Through 2030
U.S. investor-owned utilities plan to invest at least $1.4 trillion in capital projects through 2030, a more than 21% increase from last year's five-year projections. The spending is driven by AI power demand and data center construction. PowerLines released a report on the analy…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIndia Defers Maintenance at Coal-Fired Power Plants to Meet Summer Electricity Demand
India has postponed planned maintenance at several coal-fired power plants to address elevated electricity needs during the summer. This decision comes amid reduced access to liquefied natural gas due to the Middle East conflict. The move aims to ensure a stable power supply for…
fortune.comData Centers Increase Electricity Demand Challenging State Clean Energy Goals
Data centers are driving unprecedented growth in electricity load across multiple U.S. states, complicating efforts to achieve clean energy targets. Industry experts report this surge stems from the expansion of AI and computing infrastructure. States face potential delays in tra…