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Utility Dive•7 days ago

Entergy, Xcel, others seek to upend competitive transmission bidding in MISO, SPP

•Entergy, Xcel, and other utilities are reportedly attempting to eliminate competitive bidding for regional transmission projects within the MISO and SPP markets.
•Former FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee views this move as "counterproductive" and not in the interest of consumers, suggesting it could lead to less efficient and potentially more expensive transmission development.
•For developers and large power consumers in MISO and SPP, the success or failure of this effort will directly impact transmission costs, project interconnection viability, and the overall delivered price of electricity.

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Energy Storage News•9 days ago

North Dakota approves certificate of site compatibility for 400MWh BESS from NextEra Energy Resources

•NextEra Energy Resources secured a certificate of site compatibility for a 400MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in North Dakota, representing a US$128.6 million investment.
•Construction is scheduled to commence this year, with commercial operations targeted for December 2026, indicating a relatively rapid deployment timeline post-approval.
•This project signifies continued investment in grid-scale storage within the SPP region, offering potential for enhanced grid stability, ancillary services, and resource adequacy.

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10 days ago

Nevada PUC approves NV Energy plan to join day-ahead market

•Nevada's NV Energy received PUC approval to join a day-ahead market, marking a significant step towards greater market integration in the Western U.S.
•This decision expands the competitive landscape, with Western utilities now evaluating participation in markets run by either CAISO or SPP, influencing regional resource dispatch and pricing.
•For developers, this creates new opportunities for project siting and revenue generation within a more liquid and transparent market structure.

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POWER Magazine•14 days ago

Southwest Power Pool Announces Expansion of Service Territory

•The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) expanded its service territory, effective April 1, 2026, now aligning with the U.S. Western Interconnection.
•This RTO expansion signifies increased grid integration, potentially offering broader market access and new transmission opportunities for generation developers and large power consumers.
•The expansion is likely to impact interconnection queue processes, regional transmission planning, and capacity market dynamics within the newly integrated areas.

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CleanTechnica•15 days ago

Major SPP Western Expansion Opens Clean Energy Opportunities Across Region

•SPP has officially expanded, connecting western and eastern electric grids across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah, and Arizona, creating a larger, more integrated market.
•The expansion provides increased access to clean energy for major utilities and large power consumers, potentially enhancing grid reliability and resource sharing across the region.
•For developers, this RTO expansion opens new opportunities for clean energy projects (solar, wind, storage) by integrating them into a broader market with potentially improved transmission access and market liquidity.

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POWER Magazine•15 days ago

Full Throttle: Five Trends Reshaping the Gas Power Boom

•A generation-defining expansion of natural gas power is underway, characterized by rapid development and 'hyperscale speed'.
•Developers should anticipate new strategic trends shaping this gas power boom, requiring adaptation in project planning and execution.
•Large power consumers, particularly those with growing demand like datacenters, are likely key drivers and beneficiaries of this buildout.

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Utility Dive•21 days ago

50 GW of data centers online at end of 2025, with MISO seeing strongest growth: FERC

•FERC projects 50 GW of data center load will be online by the end of 2025, indicating a massive surge in electricity demand.
•The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) region is experiencing the strongest growth, with a 43% annual increase in data center load since 2020.
•Other regions seeing rapid data center growth include ERCOT, the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), and the Southeast, signaling widespread opportunities and challenges.

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Utility Dive•23 days ago

NextEra to develop 9.5 GW of gas in Texas, Pennsylvania

•NextEra is developing 21.7 GW of new generation: 9.5 GW of gas in Texas and Pennsylvania, 9.2 GW of gas in Ohio, and 3 GW of nuclear in Tennessee and Alabama, as part of a $550 billion deal with Japan.
•This massive influx of dispatchable generation will significantly impact future capacity and energy markets in ERCOT, PJM, and potentially MISO/SPP, likely stabilizing prices and increasing supply.
•For large power consumers and developers, this signals long-term availability of firm power, potentially opening opportunities for large-scale PPAs and influencing grid interconnection queues in these regions.

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Energy Storage News•23 days ago

Nebraska advances energy storage and data centre-focused bill

•Nebraska's legislature is advancing a bill to clarify and expand the state's use of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
•The proposed legislation is specifically focused on supporting the power needs of data centers, indicating a strategic move to attract and serve large industrial loads.
•This policy change is expected to reduce regulatory uncertainty for BESS developers, potentially accelerating project development and investment in Nebraska.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

FERC approves SPP merger of interconnection, transmission planning

•FERC has approved the Southwest Power Pool's (SPP) proposal to merge its interconnection and transmission planning processes.
•This regulatory change is designed to accelerate the construction of new transmission infrastructure within the SPP region.
•The primary objective is to connect new generation projects to the grid more quickly, directly benefiting developers and large power consumers seeking faster grid access and new supply.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Historic Support to Expedite New Power to Southwest Power Pool

•FERC unanimously approved the Southwest Power Pool's (SPP) Consolidated Planning Process (CPP).
•The CPP aims to transform SPP's interconnection and transmission processes to accelerate new power generation timelines.
•This regulatory change is expected to reduce costs for consumers and received broad stakeholder support.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

AI is making weather forecasts better

•AI-driven advancements in weather forecasting significantly enhance speed and accuracy, directly impacting energy market dynamics and grid operational costs.
•Improved forecasts enable better prediction of renewable generation (solar, wind) and demand, leading to optimized dispatch, reduced curtailment, and enhanced grid reliability.
•Developers can leverage more precise weather data for project siting, operational planning, and negotiating more favorable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

MISO, SPP eye 500-kV cross-border projects to bolster reliability, save money

•MISO and SPP are jointly pursuing new 500-kV cross-border transmission projects to increase transfer capacity across their southern seam.
•These interregional projects are designed to bolster grid reliability and reduce costs, indicating potential for lower congestion and more stable energy prices for large consumers.
•For developers, these projects open up new market opportunities by improving the ability to move power (e.g., renewable generation) between the MISO and SPP regions.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

Entergy sees traditional and high-tech industrials driving sales growth

•Entergy projects 8% annual sales growth through 2029 across its five regional utilities.
•This significant growth is primarily driven by the proliferation of data centers and new heavy industrial projects coming online.
•For developers and IPPs, this indicates substantial new demand for generation capacity and potential PPA opportunities within Entergy's service territories (MISO/SPP).

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POWER Magazine•2 months ago

Contractor Chosen for 1.5-GW Gas-Fired Facility; Station Will Be North Dakota’s Largest Power Plant

•Basin Electric Power Cooperative is developing the 1.5 GW Bison Generation Station, a $4 billion natural gas-fired power plant in Williams County, North Dakota.
•PCL Industrial Construction Co. has been selected as the general contractor for this significant project.
•Upon completion, it will be North Dakota's largest power plant, substantially impacting regional generation capacity and reliability.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

Sierra Club Nebraska Statement on Forced Outage at Aging OPPD Coal Plant

•An aging OPPD North Omaha coal plant unit experienced a forced outage due to a steam tube failure, highlighting the increasing reliability risks of legacy fossil assets.
•This event, occurring in Nebraska (likely SPP territory), could impact local energy and capacity markets, potentially increasing prices or reliance on other generation.
•The Sierra Club is leveraging the outage to advocate for accelerated coal plant retirements, signaling growing environmental and regulatory pressure on aging coal infrastructure and creating opportunities for new capacity development.

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CleanTechnica•4 months ago

A Green Hydrogen Innovator In Oklahoma Has A Message For Texas: Hold My Beer

•Oklahoma is emerging as a new hub for green hydrogen innovation, with startup Tobe challenging Texas's current lead.
•The development leverages existing oil and gas industry expertise, suggesting a favorable environment for energy sector transitions in Oklahoma.
•Increased state-level competition for green hydrogen development could drive innovation and expand supply for large consumers.

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CleanTechnica•4 months ago

Sierra Club Nebraska Reacts to OPPD Extending Life of Aging Coal Plant

•Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) has voted to extend the operational life of an aging coal-fired power plant in North Omaha, reneging on a 2014 commitment to cease its operation.
•This decision signals a delay in decarbonization efforts for the region, potentially impacting opportunities for new clean energy generation (solar, wind, storage) and PPA markets.
•The continued operation of the 70-year-old plant raises concerns about local air quality, emissions, and the utility's long-term environmental policy commitments.

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CleanTechnica•4 months ago

The Oilfield Binge & Purge: Another Reason To Ditch Fossil Fuels

•Oklahoma is presented as a prime example of a state grappling with the environmental and economic volatility of a fossil fuel-dependent economy.
•Despite significant wind energy development, the state's deep ties to oil and gas result in ongoing pollution issues affecting air and water quality.
•The article frames fossil fuel reliance as a 'binge & purge' cycle, advocating for a decisive renewable energy transition.

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Utility Dive•4 months ago

NextEra aims to build up to 30 GW in data center power supply hubs by 2035

•NextEra aims to develop up to 30 GW of dedicated power supply hubs for data centers by 2035, signaling a massive, sustained increase in industrial load.
•A 1.5 GW gas-fired generation project is being developed in North Dakota by NextEra Energy Resources and Basin Electric Power Cooperative specifically to serve data center demand.
•This initiative highlights a growing trend of large power consumers (like data centers) partnering directly with developers for dedicated, large-scale generation, impacting grid planning and resource procurement.

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