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Flexibility as a standard? New AI data center offering will enhance grid reliability (Tue, 10 Mar 2026)InfraPartners and Emerald AI have announced a new offering, 'Flex-Ready Data Centers,' designed to enhance grid reliability and reduce emissions.
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Beazley to acquire climate insurance provider kWh Analytics (Tue, 10 Mar 2026)
Beazley will acquire kWh Analytics, a climate insurance provider in the United States, to enhance its renewable energy risk management.
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Moment in the sun? Solar still dominates new capacity on the US grid (Tue, 10 Mar 2026)
The U.S. solar industry installed 43 gigawatts of new capacity in 2025, led by states won by President Trump, despite persistent regulatory challenges.
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TRC Companies: Utilities need multi-problem-solving solutions | DTECH Interview Studio (Tue, 10 Mar 2026)
Dr. Matt Green of TRC Companies discussed energy sector challenges and AI's role in solutions at DTECH 2026.
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From reactive to predictive: Reimagining wildfire mitigation efforts for utilities (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
In this episode of the Factor This podcat, we sit down with Don McPhail, VP of Market Development at eSmart Systems, to discuss why traditional, asset-focused mitigation is no longer enough for utilities across the United States.
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FERC streamlines NEPA reviews for low-impact hydro actions (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission voted to streamline NEPA reviews for water power actions with minimal environmental impacts, enhancing efficiency.
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Why New Jersey is going all-in on energy storage and distributed solar (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has approved initiatives to increase clean energy generation and improve grid reliability, including a new battery storage solicitation and the expansion of the state's community solar program.
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Could pumped storage hydropower serve as a reliable data center power source? (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
The National Hydropower Association reports over 60,000 MW of proposed pumped storage hydropower can meet U.S. electricity demand from AI and data centers.
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Conversations reshaping the grid: Registration opens for 2026 DTECH Data centers & AI event (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
DTECH Data Centers & AI will assemble utilities, engineers, and technical decision-makers in Scottsdale, Arizona, to discuss capacity constraints, streamlining studies, integrating onsite generation, and more.
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New Hampshire lawmakers agree the state’s aging dams are a problem but are divided over who should pay (Mon, 09 Mar 2026)
New Hampshire House Bill 1655 proposes a $100 fee on waterfront properties to fund dam rehabilitation, facing debate in the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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