Electrical Generation / Utilities Archives - Page 17 of 42

NextEra Energy is possibly in Discussions to Acquire Dominion Energy: What does this mean for Consumers and Investors?

May 16, 2026 Clark Savage466

In a development that could reshape the U.S. utility landscape, Florida-based NextEra Energy Inc. is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Virginia-based Dominion Energy Inc. in a deal structured primarily as a stock transaction. According to sources familiar with the matter, a formal announcement could come as early as Monday, May 18, 2026, though the […]

The Math Ain’t Mathing: Why America Needs Nuclear Now

May 15, 2026 Clark Savage190

Alina Voss from NX Atomics stops by the Energy News Beat Podcast The title “The Math Ain’t Mathing: Why America Needs Nuclear Now” was derived from a comment Alina made on the podcast. I was very impressed, and as we talked, she made some great points. I am going to follow up with her company […]

Declaratory and Injunctive Relief Sought for New York Shale Gas Rights

May 15, 2026 Clark Savage153

ENB Pub Note: This article was run on RealClear Energy by Dan Doyal, who was a guest on the Energy News Beat podcast. This is a great update on New York. We highly recommend Dan and RealClear Energy. Finally, there’s been a counterpunch in New York’s climate politics. A father and son with mineral rights […]

AI Buildout Drives 76% Power Bill Jump on Largest US Grid – But Is AI the only Reason for Higher Prices?

May 15, 2026 Clark Savage303

Power prices on the largest electric grid in the United States — PJM Interconnection, which serves 13 states and the District of Columbia — jumped a staggering 76% in the first quarter of 2026. Wholesale power averaged $136.53 per megawatt-hour (MWh), up from $77.78/MWh in the same period of 2025, according to the grid’s independent […]

Nearly 50K Lake Tahoe Residents Have to Find New Power Source

May 15, 2026 Clark Savage415

Lake Tahoe residents on the California side of the iconic Sierra Nevada lake are facing a major energy transition. Approximately 49,000 customers served by Liberty Utilities must secure a new primary power source by May 2027 after NV Energy announced it will end its long-standing wholesale electricity supply agreement. The change stems from a decades-old […]

Aramco Shoring Up Their Balance Sheet Through Privatization Plan

May 15, 2026 Clark Savage303

Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer, is embarking on its most ambitious privatization and asset monetization drive in its 93-year history. The company aims to raise up to $35 billion by opening midstream, downstream, and non-core assets to Wall Street investors through sale-leaseback deals, minority stake sales, and infrastructure partnerships. This move is explicitly […]

AI with Accountability: Why Validation Matters More Than Hype

May 14, 2026July 13, 2026 Clark Savage170

Jon Brewton, CEO, Data2, stops by, and we talk about accountability. The negative issues we are facing about Data Centers and AI are hitting the front pages, and we need accountability for AI. We also need accountability for local politicians and all elected officials. Jon just presented right behind the Head of AI in Energy […]

What is Going On with Georgia Power and Data Centers?

May 12, 2026 Clark Savage381

A viral X post from @WallStreetApes on May 11, 2026, has spotlighted a growing tension in rural Georgia: the use of eminent domain by Georgia Power to acquire land and easements for high-voltage transmission lines. The lines are needed to support surging electricity demand, much of it from new hyperscale data centers driven by the […]

Top Asian LNG Markets Boost Coal Use as Iran War Limits Supply

May 12, 2026 Clark Savage242

As the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran disrupts key Middle East energy routes and chokes global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, Asia’s top LNG importers are turning back to coal to keep the lights on. Spot LNG prices have roughly doubled, while Asian LNG imports have fallen sharply—the biggest drop since 2022—prompting utilities across the region […]

PJM Addressing Rising Demand and Constrained Supply

May 11, 2026 Clark Savage301

PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest regional transmission organization, is confronting a historic shift from electricity surplus to structural scarcity. A new special report released by PJM on May 6, 2026, titled Powering Reliability Through Market Design, details how unprecedented demand growth—fueled largely by hyperscale data centers and AI infrastructure—combined with accelerated retirements of dispatchable generation […]

Category: Electrical Generation / Utilities

NextEra Energy is possibly in Discussions to Acquire Dominion Energy: What does this mean for Consumers and Investors?

The Math Ain’t Mathing: Why America Needs Nuclear Now

Declaratory and Injunctive Relief Sought for New York Shale Gas Rights

AI Buildout Drives 76% Power Bill Jump on Largest US Grid – But Is AI the only Reason for Higher Prices?

Nearly 50K Lake Tahoe Residents Have to Find New Power Source

Aramco Shoring Up Their Balance Sheet Through Privatization Plan

AI with Accountability: Why Validation Matters More Than Hype

What is Going On with Georgia Power and Data Centers?

Top Asian LNG Markets Boost Coal Use as Iran War Limits Supply

PJM Addressing Rising Demand and Constrained Supply

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