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February 1, 2026

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Union of Concerned Scientists
Report Quantifies Climate, Health Benefits of Clean Energy for Data Centers
The latest in a series of Union of Concerned Scientists reports on the costs of the AI boom asserts that powering U.S. data centers with clean energy would avert trillions of dollars in health and environmental costs.
Upsite Technologies
Oregon Gov. Appoints Group to Address Data Center Growth
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has appointed a new committee to help address the effects of the rapid growth of new data centers in the state — with a particular focus on the electricity system.
AdminMonitor
ERCOT Finds Stakeholder Support for Batch Process for Large Loads
ERCOT says there is “broad agreement” from stakeholders that the grid operator’s batch-based approach for interconnecting large loads is necessary.
JIRSA Hedrick
Colo. PUC Sticks with Approval of Markets+ for PSCo
Colorado regulators have declined to reconsider their decision finding that it would be in the public interest for Public Service Company of Colorado to join SPP’s Markets+.
NERC
Could the U.K.’s Cap-and-Floor Model Unlock Interregional Tx in the U.S.?
The United Kingdom has found success with a cap-and-floor model for transmission where interconnectors to other countries are guaranteed minimum revenues, but return earnings over the cap to customers.
Shutterstock
Energy Affordability Dominating State Politics Across New England
Debates about affordability continue to dominate state-level energy policy debates throughout New England, shifting the focus away from decarbonization, a panel of experienced lobbyists said.
PJM
Much Ado in PJM, but There is No Crisis
Despite the Trump administration and all 13 PJM governors proposing a host of new initiatives, the RTO falling short of its reliability requirement does not constitute a crisis, writes columnist Steve Huntoon.
NV Energy
NV Energy Says it Might Fall Short of State RPS
Facing surging electricity demand from data centers and artificial intelligence, NV Energy might soon be struggling to meet Nevada's renewable portfolio standard.
PJM
White House and PJM Governors Call for Backstop Capacity Auction
The White House and PJM's governors called for a special backstop capacity auction to procure $15 billion worth of new dispatchable generation, which is to be paid for by data centers.
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association
Colo. Officials Push Back on Craig Coal Plant Extension
Local elected officials in Colorado are speaking out against the Trump administration’s order to keep the coal-fired Craig Generating Station Unit 1 available to operate past its planned retirement date.

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