Michael Ball, CEO of the Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center and senior vice president at the North American Electric Reliability Corp., speaks at a hearing held by the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s energy subcommittee in Washington D.C. on Dec. 2, 2025. Retrieved from U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee. U.S. Grid Threats Highlighted During Congressional …
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SPP Wins FERC Approval for Priority Review Process
SPP Wins FERC Approval for Priority Review Process Allowing 20% Generator Expansion The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) secured a major regulatory win last week as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved a new priority review process that allows utility operators to temporarily expand generating capacity by up to 20%. The change could directly impact utilities …
Study—power outages last longer across the US
JD Power Finds Outage Duration Increasing in Every Region A new study shows the length of electrical power outages across the United States is increasing, raising concerns for customers who rely on consistent electricity for work, health, and daily needs. Utility Dive reported the findings, which stem from a recent survey by J.D. Power examining …
AEP Capital Expenditure Surge Driven by Oklahoma Demand
Why AEP capital expenditure is rising now A rapid upswing in Oklahoma energy demand drives timing and scale. Companies add load quickly, and grid planners must respond. Therefore, AEP capital expenditure grows aggressively to meet firm contracts and expected large-load arrivals. In addition, industrial electrification, AI compute, EV charging, and data centers keep stacking new …