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Published on Feb 28, 2026

W.Va. Senate passes West Virginia First Energy Act over concerns about electric rate hike

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Senate passed a bill overwhelmingly Friday to encourage coal-fired power plants to produce more electricity, but some senators were concerned the bill could fall back on electric ratepayers to cover the possible increased …

Source: The Herald Star - Ohio - Neutral
Published on Feb 28, 2026

Think your utility bill has soared? Try a $200,000 increase such as Fort Monroe.

The Fort Monroe Authority is trying to balance its checkbooks amid its plans to reimagine the 565-acre former Army site. But like many Virginians have noticed, higher utility bills are creating extra financial strain. According to Fort Monroe Authority CEO …

Source: The Virginian-Pilot - Neutral
Published on Feb 28, 2026

Google is building a bevy of renewable energy in Minnesota—including the world’s largest battery system providing power ...

Google announced this week it’s developing a new data center complex south of Minneapolis to be powered by a practical utopia of clean energy: lots of wind, solar, and, notably, the world’s largest battery storage system. While the battery business is now …

Source: Fortune - Neutral
Published on Mar 1, 2026

Virginia delegate discusses legislation to allow voluntary ‘virtual power plants’ on homes

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A bill that passed unanimously in the Virginia House is now before the Senate, proposing a virtual power plant pilot program that would allow Appalachian Power subscribers to voluntarily install solar panels on their homes and sell …

Source: WDBJ7 - Virginia - Pending
Published on Mar 1, 2026

Kentucky PSC approves Kentucky Power rate increase. Here’s how much you’ll pay

The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued a ruling on Kentucky Power’s rate increase proposal. The PSC on Friday approved a modified settlement agreement. The average residential electricity customer will see, starting in March, a nearly 6% …

Source: WEKU - Kentucky - Public Broadcaster
Published on Feb 27, 2026

Winter electric bill spikes spark scrutiny of Va. data centers’ power usage

High-than-usual electric bills in Virginia this winter have prompted discussion about the role data centers could play in driving up costs. Dominion Energy, the commonwealth’s largest electric utility company, has said that new rates in 2026 and unusually …

Source: Arlington Now - Virginia - Neutral
Published on Feb 28, 2026

Data center transparency bill clears key Virginia House committee

RICHMOND, Va. – A bill that could affect how data centers and other large projects are approved in Virginia is advancing at the state Capitol. Virginia lawmakers advanced SB 334 out of a House committee on a 14-to-4 vote this week. The measure would …

Source: WSLS - Virginia - Pending
Published on Feb 28, 2026

2 Tariff-Proof Energy Stocks to Buy Now

There's no escaping the impact of tariffs. When President Donald Trump recently announced he would raise tariffs on nearly everything the U.S. imports from most of our trading partners to 15%, markets stumbled. These import taxes affect nearly every …

Source: Yahoo Finance - Center-left
Published on Feb 28, 2026

The truth behind Democrats’ Virginia gerrymander

Once you burn your credibility, it’s hard to get back. Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger (D) deceived voters and concealed her true leftist agenda to win the governor’s mansion last year. Now she and her fellow Democrats are lying to Virginians about a …

Source: The Blaze - Right-wing
Published on Feb 27, 2026

CT senator joins Republican in plan to keep AI from driving up electric bills

Hoping to blunt concerns over the rising costs of electricity in Connecticut and around the country, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., proposed bipartisan legislation earlier this month to ensure that data centers powering artificial intelligence don’ …

Source: Hartford Courant - Connecticut - Neutral
Published on Feb 27, 2026

Community forum focuses on future of nuclear power in Minnesota

BRAINERD — Currently, there’s a moratorium on building new nuclear power plants in Minnesota. But to meet future power demands, experts say that rule should be reconsidered. Nuclear power was the subject of a Monday, Feb. 23, Rosenmeier Forum at Central …

Source: Brainerd Dispatch - Minnesota - Neutral
Published on Feb 28, 2026

The Weekly Wrap: How New Orleans Is Building Citywide Virtual Power Plant – For Free

States reconsider data center tax breaks, Seattle wealth tax brings in $115 million, and more. This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. Become A Member Welcome …

Source: Next City - Left-wing
Published on Feb 27, 2026

Governors are promising lower power bills. Here’s the only credible path to deliver.

Jigar Shah is founding advisory chair, and Arnab Pal is executive director, of Deploy Action Electricity bills are becoming the next major cost-of-living crisis, and unlike groceries or housing, most governors can’t blame “the market” and move on. Utility …

Source: Utility Dive - Pending
Published on Feb 26, 2026

The Price of Power

What higher power costs mean for you — and for your local electric cooperative March 2026 by Jeff Caldwell, Staff Writer Rising prices affect everyone, but for electric cooperative member-owners, the impact is both personal and business. Your household …

Source: Cooperative Living - Virginia - Neutral
Published on Feb 26, 2026

Roanoke school division receives grant for solar-powered microgrid

Roanoke City Public Schools received a $450,000 state grant to build a solar-powered microgrid, which will make it the first K-12 school division in Virginia to have such a system. Solar-powered microgrids generate power from the sun and store it in …

Source: Cardinal News - Virginia - Pending
Published on Mar 3, 2026

Seven UVA Engineering Professors Awarded University’s Top Research Honors

The University of Virginia’s Office of the Vice President for Research recently announced its seventh annual Research Achievement Awards, a prestigious recognition that celebrates groundbreaking contributions to science and engineering. This year, 14 …

Source: Bioengineer.org - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 26, 2026

How Google got ahead of the ‘bring your own’ data center power movement

Years before President Donald Trump demanded that big tech companies arrange — and pay — for the electricity for their new data centers, Google was brainstorming with utility companies to do exactly that. That work is evident in three recent partnerships …

Source: Trellis - California - Pending
Published on Feb 27, 2026

Power restoration efforts winding down days after blizzard

Tens of thousands of Delawareans who lost power due to this week's blizzard are back online, according to two major utilities. Delmarva Power said Friday that it had dealt with nearly 66,000 customer outages during the week. The initial response was …

Source: WDEL - Delaware - Pending
Published on Feb 27, 2026

Big Tech ready for Trump’s data center pledge, but electricity rate increases are more complicated

During his State of the Union speech on Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced a program to address concerns that data centers are driving up electricity costs. “We're telling the major tech companies that they have the obligation to provide for …

Source: Just the News - Right-wing

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 06:51 GMT

Video Features Key Role of Communications in Electric Utilities

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electric utilities, like air traffic control, operate in real time. Seconds count. Situational awareness is everything. In the modern utility, communications are a central nervous …

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Published on March 5, 2026 - 15:32 GMT

Michelle Kash Channels Dark-Pop Emotion Into Dancefloor Electricity With ‘Gravity (Stash Konig Remix)’

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Billboard-charting recording artist Michelle Kash unveils “Gravity (Stash Konig Remix),” a hypnotic dance rework of her dark-pop single that transforms poetic vulnerability into a late- …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 00:07 GMT

Sharky’s Events And Inflatables Expands Bounce House Rentals in Brandon, FL

Sharky’s Events And Inflatables announces expanded bounce house rentals in Brandon, FL, providing safe, reliable entertainment for parties and community events. BRANDON, FL, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sharky’s Events And …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 01:30 GMT

Renewable Power Purchase Agreement Market 2026: Long-Term Energy Deals Transforming Corporate Procurement

The Business Research Company’s Renewable Power Purchase Agreement Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The renewable power purchase agreement …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Business & Economy ...

Published on March 5, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Colombia Data Center Market to Reach USD 1.45 Billion Investment by 2031 | Arizton

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Colombia data center market was valued at USD 450 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.45 billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 21.46%. Growth is supported by …

Distribution channels: Companies, Energy Industry ...
Published on March 5, 2026 - 12:03 GMT

Rail Depot Electrification Market: Opportunities, Market Share, Growth Trends, Competitive Landscape & Forecast to 2030

The Business Research Company's Rail Depot Electrification Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The rail depot electrification …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Electronics Industry ...
Published on March 3, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

Design Tech Homes Releases Analysis on Rising ERCOT Electricity Demand and Expands ENERGY STAR® Engineering Standards

Houston Custom Home Builder Reinforces High-Performance Construction as Texas Grid Demand Accelerates HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Design Tech Homes, a Houston-based custom home builder, released an updated …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Energy Industry ...
Published on March 5, 2026 - 05:04 GMT

In-Depth Analysis of the Power Transmission Lines Towers Market: Key Opportunities and Challenges

The Business Research Company's In-Depth Analysis of the Power Transmission Lines Towers Market: Key Opportunities and Challenges LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The demand for power …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Electronics Industry ...

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 07:40 GMT

BISON MACHINE Announces New Quality Inspection Center at Pellet Mill Manufacturing Facility

JINAN, SHANDONG, CHINA, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Precision serves as the silent architect of industrial longevity and operational reliability. In the demanding biomass energy sector, mechanical integrity determines the economic …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Energy Industry ...
Published on March 6, 2026 - 06:51 GMT

Video Features Key Role of Communications in Electric Utilities

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electric utilities, like air traffic control, operate in real time. Seconds count. Situational awareness is everything. In the modern utility, communications are a central nervous …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry, IT Industry ...
Published on March 6, 2026 - 05:42 GMT

HGP Files Advanced Nuclear Cooling Patents for up to 50% Power Uprates and Improved Safety Margins

Patent filings cover advanced coolant flow distribution and variable-speed pump systems for small modular reactors and commercial PWR fleet life extension. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HGP Files Advanced Nuclear Cooling …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry, Military Industry ...
Published on March 6, 2026 - 05:42 GMT

MWC 2026 | Hengtong Unveils 'Fiber Lane + AI Brain' to Forge a New Foundation for Global AI Computing Interconnection

SHANGHAI, SHANGHAI, CHINA, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2026) held in Barcelona, Spain, Hengtong made a significant impact with its exhibition themed "Fiber Lane + AI Brain". Focusing on the construction …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 05:42 GMT

CES Unveils the Next Generation of CES|BLUE

"CES Launches Intelligent Workflow Automation within a New CES|BLUE UI/UX. " PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Customized Energy Solutions (CES) today announced two significant additions to its …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on March 6, 2026 - 05:42 GMT

MWC 26 Hengtong Builds Intelligent Connectivity Foundation for AI Era with Full-Scenario Optical Communication Solutions

HTGD (SH:600487) SHANGHAI, SHANGHAI, CHINA, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2026) held in Barcelona, Spain, Hengtong showcased its full-spectrum communication solutions under the theme "Fiber Lane + AI Brain…

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 05:42 GMT

MWC 2026 | Meeting AI Computing Power Demand: Hengtong Completes Advanced Optical Fiber Manufacturing Expansion Project

h (SH:600487) SHANGHAI, SHANGHAI, CHINA, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC) currently underway here, Hengtong is showcasing its next-generation optical fiber innovations, including Hollow-Core Anti-Resonant Fiber …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 01:30 GMT

Renewable Power Purchase Agreement Market 2026: Long-Term Energy Deals Transforming Corporate Procurement

The Business Research Company’s Renewable Power Purchase Agreement Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The renewable power purchase agreement …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on March 5, 2026 - 21:00 GMT

AST Announces IP3 2025 Results: 47 Patent Transactions and $5.1M Invested in Collaborative Patent Defense

AST’s IP3 2025 program facilitated 47 patent deals for $5.1M, connecting patent owners with major tech companies through a collaborative licensing model. PRINCETON, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AST has successfully …

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Published on March 5, 2026 - 20:39 GMT

GPRS Rolls Out Augmented Reality in SiteMap 3.0

My Dig Board, Mobile Augmented Reality & Geolocated Work Order References Continue SiteMap’s Cutting-Edge Evolution MAUMEE, OH, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GPRS has announced a major update to its GIS infrastructure …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on March 5, 2026 - 20:39 GMT

FRP & Dual Laminate Training to Be Held in Houston, April 28–May 1

Comprehensive Course Combines Classroom Instruction and Hands-On Shop Experience HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Engineering and reliability professionals working with fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) and dual …

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Published on March 5, 2026 - 20:36 GMT

InfraShield Experts to Promote Secure-by-Design Engineering at NRC RIC Event as AI Transforms Nuclear Industry

InfraShield’s nuclear experts will urge industry leaders to adopt secure-by-design engineering as artificial intelligence expands across the nuclear sector. FAIRFAX, VA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nuclear sector faces a …

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Published on March 5, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Flashnet AI Module: complex data transformed into an intuitive user experience for smart city applications

City management platforms are becoming more capable, but also more complex. The Flashnet AI Module simplifies smart city CMS via natural language. BRASOV, ROMANIA, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Operators are expected to manage more devices …

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Published on March 5, 2026 - 16:46 GMT

Capitol South Welcomes Toria Brooke, Unique National Security and Media Strategist to Washington Policy Sphere

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Communications strategist and media commentator Toria Brooke is continuing to expand her role advising political and policy organizations in our Nation’s Capital, as Communications …

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Published on March 5, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Colombia Data Center Market to Reach USD 1.45 Billion Investment by 2031 | Arizton

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Colombia data center market was valued at USD 450 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.45 billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 21.46%. Growth is supported by …

Distribution channels: Companies, Energy Industry ...
Published on March 5, 2026 - 15:42 GMT

New Bond Requirement Impacts New York Energy Brokers and Consultants

Energy brokers, energy consultants, and ESCOs must now obtain a surety bond to remain compliant as new regulatory requirements take effect in New York. TN, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Energy brokers, energy consultants, …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on March 5, 2026 - 15:30 GMT

Northeast Natural Energy Supplies Gas to Hope Gas’s Morgantown Connector Pipeline

Locally Produced Natural Gas Fueling Monongalia County MORGANTOWN, WV, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Northeast Natural Energy (NNE), a West Virginia-based natural gas producer, today announced they are supplying natural gas …

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Published on March 5, 2026 - 14:57 GMT

AMPP Annual Conference + Expo Showcases New Technical Sessions Across Maritime & Defense, Energy, & Civil Infrastructure

Industry experts gather in Houston to explore new technical sessions addressing corrosion, asset integrity, and infrastructure protection. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2026 …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on March 5, 2026 - 14:45 GMT

Amazon’s $12B Louisiana Data Center Push and Nuclear-Powered Texas Campuses Signal Next Wave of AI Infrastructure

February saw major hyperscale announcements, nuclear-linked campuses, and new construction as AI-driven data center expansion continued across the U.S. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aterio, a provider …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on March 5, 2026 - 14:27 GMT

MEA Energy Association Announces Eric Martuscelli as Chair of the Board of Directors

MEA Energy Association (MEA) announces Eric Martuscelli of MDU Utilities Group elected Chair of its 2026–2027 Board of Directors. BLOOMINGTON, MN, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MEA Energy Association (MEA) is pleased to announce …

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