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AI’s Energy Boom Is Leaving Clean Power Behind
As AI drives record energy demand, billions are flowing into gas plants while federal cuts sideline solar, wind, and storage—risking higher costs, lower reliability, and slower decarbonization.
$186B for Grid Upgrades. Who Really Benefits?
Utilities will spend $186B on grid upgrades this year. Most of the cost will be passed to customers. Without better planning and oversight, the public could pay more without seeing real improvements in resilience, affordability, or control.
New York Approves 140-MW Solar Project in Madison County
New York approved the 140-MW Oxbow Hill Solar project in Madison County. It will connect through an existing 115-kV line and share land with the Fenner wind farm. Co-locating projects like this reuses infrastructure, cuts permitting delays, and delivers clear emissions and cost benefits.
Solar and Storage Cut New England’s Peak Costs by $20 Million
On June 24, New England hit its highest peak demand in over a decade at more than 26,000 MW. Behind-the-meter solar shaved 2,400 MW off what would have been a 28,400 MW peak and delayed it to the evening. This shift saved ratepayers nearly $20 million in wholesale costs. With storage in the mix, solar proved it can deliver during critical hours and strengthen grid reliability.
PJM Faces Rising Costs and Strained Supply as AI Demand Surges
Electricity bills in PJM territory could rise by more than 20% this summer as AI-driven demand collides with stalled energy projects and slow permitting.
New Jersey Passes Law to Speed Up Solar Permitting
New Jersey will roll out a statewide smart solar permitting system to cut delays, reduce costs, and unlock up to 200,000 more home installs by 2040.