Electric vehicles (EVs)
IESO
The reference scenario in IESO’s 2026 Annual Planning Outlook indicates net annual energy demand growth of 65% by 2050, from just over 150 TWh in recent years to 250 TWh.
OMS
The Organization of MISO States estimates MISO is up to approximately 16.6 GW of distributed energy resources across its footprint, up 3 GW from 2024.
Electrify America
The Electric Power Research Institute has launched a tool called GridFast that will give utilities a jump start on planning for new EV charging loads.
MISO
Members of the Reliability and Security Technical Committee heard updates on the upcoming GridEx VIII security exercise, and voted to approve a white paper and reliability guideline at their quarterly meeting.
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Adapting charging of electrical vehicles to real-time grid conditions could save utilities up to $30 billion annually and reduce peak energy demand, according to a new report by The Brattle Group and smart charging provider ev.energy.
SMUD
Two of California’s publicly owned utilities told state regulators they’re not ready to make the leap to rates that change hourly or more often.
Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
An ongoing squabble over a slow-moving EV charger grant program has turned a new page with the Trump administration’s release of new guidance for states to claim funding.
Bonneville Power Administration
The Bonneville Power Administration predicts even steeper energy deficits among its network of dams under firm conditions compared to predictions from 2024.
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A coalition of 17 states alleges that President Donald Trump’s administration is withholding billions of dollars in congressionally approved funds meant for the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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Clean energy policies and their impact on rising utility rates are under scrutiny in New Jersey’s most competitive gubernatorial race in years as voters decide on a replacement for Democrat Phil Murphy, a champion of green energy.
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