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February 21, 2026

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Western ‘Megadrought’ Curtails Hydropower
A drought in the West is cutting into hydropower supplies needed for summer reliability, especially in California, panelists in a USEA briefing said.
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Small Reactors Can Compete on Cost, PNNL Study Finds
Small modular reactors appear to be cost-competitive compared to other energy sources in the Pacific Northwest, according to a joint PNNL-MIT study.
FERC Terminates More Boyce Hydro Licenses
FERC terminated three more Boyce Hydro hydroelectric licenses, the latest chapter in the fallout of the utility’s 16-year ownership of the Edenville Dam.
FERC Summer Assessment Spotlights Western Drought Risks
Extreme heat and drought conditions are a major cause for concern in the Western Interconnection, according to FERC’s summer assessment.
IEA Paints Daunting Path to Net Zero by 2050
Reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 requires “unprecedented international cooperation," the International Energy Agency says.
CAISO Could See More Outages this Summer
California could experience capacity shortfalls this summer during severe heat because of limited imports and low hydroelectric production, CAISO said.
Climate Impact on Renewables Could Mean Costlier Buildout
Researchers found that the renewable resources required to address climate change are themselves increasingly subject to the impacts of global warming.
Green Transportation Bills Headed for Inslee’s Desk
Two bills intended to help decarbonize Washington’s transportation sector are headed to the desk of Gov. Jay Inslee, who is expected to approve both.
Enviros, Generators Oppose Canadian Hydro Line to NYC
Blackstone Group’s Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission project has made allies of power producers and environmentalists.
Inslee Pursues Climate Moonshot in 3rd Term
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee spoke with RTO Insider about his priorities for his third term in office, including his climate change-oriented agenda.

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