NextEra Energy Secures Federal Support for Major Natural Gas Power Expansion NextEra Energy says the President has approved of the development of up to 10 gigawatts of natural gas-powered generation in Texas and Pennsylvania. The approval, made in connection with Japan’s $550 billion investment commitment to the United States as part of the U.S.-Japan trade …
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FERC approves SPP grid planning overhaul
FERC Approves SPP Planning Overhaul Aimed at Cutting Costs, Boosting Grid Reliability The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) signed off on a landmark initiative by Southwest Power Pool (SPP) to revolutionize its generator interconnection (GI) and long-term planning processes, a move that could save hundreds of millions of dollars. SPP’s Consolidated Planning Process (CPP) — …
U.S. electricity generation in 2025 hit a record, again
Data source: U.S. Department of Energy, Monthly Energy Review and Electricity Data Browser U.S. Electricity Generation Reaches Record in 2025 as Power Demand Climbs Demand for electricity in the United States continued to climb in 2025, pushing total U.S. power generation to a new record level, according to newly released federal data. Figures from the Monthly Energy Review, issued …
Challenges made to FERC decision in support of Williams Cos.
Environmental Groups Challenge FERC Approval of Williams Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion Tulsa-based Williams Cos. is facing another environmental challenge after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved an extension of a major natural gas pipeline project in the Southeast United States. Environmental organizations have asked federal regulators to reconsider their decision authorizing the Southeast Supply …
PSO’s parent company saw 13% gain in revenues
American Electric Power, the parent company to Public Service Company of Oklahoma, reported its revenues of $5.31 billion rose 13.2% from the year-ago quarter’s level of $4.70 billion. Full-Year Revenue Performance For 2025, the company recorded revenues of $21.88 billion, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $21.96 billion. The full-year top line, however, improved …
Energy briefs: Administration revokes EPA called “regulatory overreach”
U.S. Energy Developments ** The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressive move by the Republican president to roll back climate regulations. The rule finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency rescinds a 2009 government …