The power sector saw a record-breaking wave of M&A last year as companies raced to buy up existing capacity. (Deloitte) In 2025, nearly $142B was spent across 157 deals comprising 144 GW, or 10% of ...

Across gas and electric utilities, the move to Esri's Utility Network is accelerating. And in our conversations with utilities every day, we're hearing the same thing — the pending retirement of ...

I must say, I'm very impressed seeing these accomplishments by CISA and a greater commitment to public-private partnerships which produced the "Software Acquisition Guide" cited under "Hardening the ...

The Esri Utility Network is more than a technology upgrade. It’s a strategic leap forward that helps utilities transform asset modeling, improve data security, and enhance operational ...

I admit, I’ve been slow to jump on the virtual power plant (VPP) bandwagon. It wasn’t that I thought the idea lacked merit. It was that I thought it would be challenging for utilities to get the ...

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The Distribution Management Systems (DMS) of Electric Power Systems (EPS) with a high penetration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) will require near-real-time two-way information exchanges with ...

Jerry Jones is betting big that his gas company has struck a $100B jackpot beneath Texas. (WSJ) The Dallas Cowboys owner has poured $1B+ into Comstock Resources, giving him a 71% stake and control ...

SOLV Energy filed for IPO after its profits exploded from $139K in 2024 to $114M last year. (Bloomberg) Formerly a subsidiary of construction giant Swinerton, the San Diego-based solar + storage ...

BYD’s dominance in the EV battery manufacturing industry is no accident—it’s the result of a strategic blend of vertical integration, relentless innovation, and operational excellence that directly ...

I hosted industry leaders from utilities, technology, and academia who explored how the grid can preserve critical know‑how as veteran workers retire—covering field operations, training, robotics, ...

is a term that refers to the ability of an inverter-based energy source, such as solar, wind, or battery, to provide voltage and frequency support to the grid, especially during disturbances or ...