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Exploring the future of legacy commercial solar.
New Jersey is advancing a bill that would require new data centers to supply their own electricity using low-carbon sources. The proposal aims to protect ratepayers as AI-driven demand grows, but it raises questions about feasibility, cost, and long-term grid impact.
PJM approved a new 220-mile, 765-kV transmission line to strengthen grid reliability and support rising electricity demand across the Mid-Atlantic. The project reflects a broader shift toward large-scale transmission buildouts to handle data center growth and new generation.
New Jersey approved a 3 GW expansion of its community solar program, along with new battery storage and solar projects. The move aims to lower electricity costs, expand access for low- and moderate-income households, and add flexible power to a grid under pressure.
The federal government is pushing to restart the Indian Point nuclear plant, but New York’s governor is holding firm against it. Instead, the state is backing new nuclear development, raising questions about whether the future lies in reviving old plants or building new ones.
PJM is proposing a fast-track interconnection process for large power projects and extending capacity price caps to limit cost spikes. The changes aim to bring new generation online faster while protecting customers as electricity demand continues to rise.
New research from Cornell finds that farmers who lease land for solar are three times more likely to reinvest in their farms than leave agriculture. The study suggests solar income can help keep farms viable, while resistance often comes from community identity, not economics.
