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From mega-projects to national energy emergencies: The most popular Factor This articles in 2025 (Thu, 08 Jan 2026)Brookfield Renewable and Google signed the largest hydropower deal in history, NextEra CEO warns against scorning renewable generation, President Trump declares an energy emergency and much more
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EPA funding salvaged in US Congress spending bill (Tue, 06 Jan 2026)
The EPA budget for 2026 rejects extreme cuts proposed by Republican representatives and the Trump administration. But advocates warn that significant cuts still jeopardize the agency’s ability to protect Americans’ health.
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RI, CT attorneys general move to join forces with Revolution Wind developers in case against feds (Tue, 06 Jan 2026)
Rhode Island and Connecticut attorneys general filed to consolidate their lawsuit against the Trump administration over the Revolution Wind project.
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Can new hydro development help Tajikistan’s VMKB province meet rising demand? (Mon, 05 Jan 2026)
The Hydropower Sustainability Alliance presented the Power System Plan 2025-2050 for VMKB province in Tajikistan at a ministerial meeting.
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Feds demand compromise on Colorado River while states flounder despite water shortage (Mon, 05 Jan 2026)
Without a strong winter snow season, it’s possible Lake Powell’s levels could drop low enough to cease hydropower production by next October.
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Several counties drop out of challenge to $340 million Conowingo Dam settlement (Mon, 05 Jan 2026)
Cecil County continues its appeal against Maryland’s Conowingo Dam recertification, while other Eastern Shore counties have withdrawn, fearing delays.
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Connecting the next decade of utility innovation with Dr. Sasan Mokhtari (Thu, 01 Jan 2026)
At the center of the industry-wide influence that OATI has enabled for the entire energy sector is CEO Dr. Sasan Mokhtari, and we talk with him about what that will mean at DTECH.
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Affordability becomes a priority across the utility industry in 2025 (Fri, 26 Dec 2025)
With affordability set to remain a central topic across the utility space in 2026, it’s important to take a look at the key factors that shaped both the narrative and the reality in 2025.
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A new era of utility wildfire defense is defined by a shift from reactive maintenance to proactive risk mitigation (Tue, 23 Dec 2025)
The Wildfire Risk Mitigation & Vegetation Management Symposium taking place at DTECH will bring together real-world utility use cases and the technology driving them.
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Trump administration suspends 5 wind projects off the East Coast (Mon, 22 Dec 2025)
The Trump administration suspended leases for five offshore wind projects due to national security risks identified by the Pentagon, affecting projects along the East Coast.
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