PJM Interconnection Announces Key Leadership Promotions - Cozzy Energy Solutions PJM Interconnection Announces Leadership Promotions VALLEY FORGE, Pa. – David E. Mills, Interim President and CEO of PJM Interconnection, announced the promotion of two executives on March 12. Asim Haque will assume the role of Executive Vice President, Governmental & Member Services, and Chris O’Hara will become Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary & Chief

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PJM’s Expedited Grid Connection Process - Cozzy Energy Solutions PJM Interconnection has proposed a new expedited process for connecting generating facilities to the grid. On February 27, 2026, PJM submitted revisions to its Open Access Transmission Tariff to establish this Expedited Interconnection Track (EIT Process). The proposed process would allow for the evaluation of up to ten expedited interconnection requests annually for new or

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Maine Data Centers: A Pause on Growth? - Cozzy Energy Solutions Maine Lawmakers Consider Data Center Development Pause Maine state legislators are contemplating a moratorium on large data center development amid rising concerns about electricity costs, water consumption, and grid reliability throughout the region. The potential pause comes as data centers increasingly expand into New England, prompting local officials to re-evaluate development practices. In Wiscasset, Maine,

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Committee advances bill broadening Efficiency Maine demand‑response program, adds outreach priority for low‑income households The Maine House Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee advanced LD 2140, shifting the legislation from a limited pilot to a standing residential demand‑response program run by the Efficiency Maine Trust and amended the language to prioritize outreach to low‑income customers, renters and those with the greatest potential to reduce peak demand; the committee voted 6–5 to report the measure out.

Maine is taking a bold step towards affordable energy by transforming a pilot demand-response program into a statewide initiative aimed at helping low-income households save on electricity costs.

Learn more here!

#ME #GridReliability #CitizenPortal #EnergyEfficiency #MaineHouseholdEnergy

MISO’s Grid at Risk: NERC Reliability Concerns - Cozzy Energy Solutions Grid Reliability Concerns Escalate for MISO, According to NERC Assessment A new assessment from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has identified the Midwest Independent System Operator (MISO) as facing a “High Risk” classification for grid reliability within the coming years, joining PJM and ERCOT in this designation. The assessment projects MISO will reach

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Power Struggle: Ottawa County Defends Coal Plant Amidst Opposition and Legal Challenges - Cozzy Energy Solutions Ottawa County commissioners are standing by their decision to support the continued operation of the J.H. Campbell Generating Complex, despite sustained public opposition. In February 2025, a majority of the commissioners formally requested that state regulators reconsider their 2022 decision to close the plant by late May 2025. That request was not acted upon. The

Power Struggle: Ottawa County Defends Coal Plant Amidst Opposition and Legal Challenges #MISO #CoalPower #EnergyCrisis #MichiganNews #GridReliability #RenewableEnergy

Powering the Future: MISO and SPP Transmission Project Assessment - Cozzy Energy Solutions Midcontinent Independent System Operator and Southwest Power Pool are assessing transmission projects designed to increase power transfer capacity across their shared border encompassing Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. A draft report detailing these potential initiatives was released March 9, 2026, with the stated objectives of strengthening grid reliability and creating economic benefits. The proposed projects

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Beyond Megawatts: Rethinking Grid Reliability - Cozzy Energy Solutions Grid Reliability Concerns Shift Beyond Capacity Limitations Winter Storm Fern demonstrated that integrating flexible resources, enhanced weatherization, and improved market structures can significantly reduce risk during severe weather events. Published March 6, 2026 By Tapas Peshin The North American Electric Reliability Corp.’s latest Long-Term Reliability Assessment highlights a growing trend: the North American grid is

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Powering Forward: Caldwell, Texas Switches to ERCOT - Cozzy Energy Solutions Caldwell, Texas is transitioning its electrical grid service from the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), a change driven by concerns about aging infrastructure and the need for a more reliable power supply as the city grows. The switch is slated to begin March 12, and city officials

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GridStor Lands $120M for Texas Battery Project - Cozzy Energy Solutions GridStor Secures $120 Million Financing for Texas Battery Project GridStor, a developer and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage systems, has completed a $120 million financing package from NORD/LB and Siemens Financial Services. The funds will be used for the Gunnar Reliability Project, a 150 MW, 300 MWh battery energy storage facility located in Hidalgo

GridStor Lands $120M for Texas Battery Project #ERCOT #EnergyStorage #TexasPower #BatteryStorage #RenewableEnergy #GridReliability

Power Line Proposal Sparks Debate in Southwest Pennsylvania - Cozzy Energy Solutions NextEra Energy files proposal for transmission line in Fayette and Greene counties. NextEra Energy has submitted applications to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission regarding a proposed energy transmission line. The project, called the MidAtlantic Resiliency Link, involves constructing a 107.5-mile, 500-kilovolt line connecting Dunkard Township in Greene County to a station in Frederick County, Virginia.

Power Line Proposal Sparks Debate in Southwest Pennsylvania #PJM #EnergyTransmission #PennsylvaniaPower #GridReliability #NextEraEnergy #RenewableEnergy

MariBell Project: Cooperative Members Demand Answers - Cozzy Energy Solutions Vernon Electric Cooperative Members Seek More Information on MariBell Project At the 90th annual meeting of Vernon Electric Cooperative held on Thursday, February 26th, a majority of the 185 members present endorsed a resolution calling for greater transparency regarding the proposed MariBell 765-kilovolt transmission line, a joint project of Dairyland Power Cooperative and GridLiance Heartland.

MariBell Project: Cooperative Members Demand Answers #MISO #TransmissionLines #RenewableEnergy #GridReliability #EnergyInfrastructure #WisconsinPower

Survalent and Themis Intelligence Booth at TechAdvantage 2026

Survalent and Themis Intelligence Booth at TechAdvantage 2026

Survalent and Themis Intelligence Booth at TechAdvantage 2026

Survalent and Themis Intelligence Booth at TechAdvantage 2026

So much energy at #TechAdvantage2026!

Stop by Booth #1934 to discuss how SurvalentONE ADMS & DERMS + Themis Intelligence’s UKB-HGI framework are helping utilities and co-ops handle grid complexity with more confidence.

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Jusin McCann, VP of Engineering, West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, presenting the topic “Coordinated Load Management at West Kentucky: A Step-Wise Approach to Grid Reliability” at TechAdvantage 2026

Jusin McCann, VP of Engineering, West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, presenting the topic “Coordinated Load Management at West Kentucky: A Step-Wise Approach to Grid Reliability” at TechAdvantage 2026

Jusin McCann, VP of Engineering, West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, presenting the topic “Coordinated Load Management at West Kentucky: A Step-Wise Approach to Grid Reliability” at TechAdvantage 2026

Insightful session at #TechAdvantage2026 with Justin McCann, VP of Engineering, West Kentucky RECC, on how a structured, step-wise strategy can reduce stress on the grid while minimizing customer impact.

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Marcus Pergl of Farmers Electric presenting the topic “How Farmers Electric Uses ADMS to Improve Reliability and Manage Costs” at TechAdvantage 2026

Marcus Pergl of Farmers Electric presenting the topic “How Farmers Electric Uses ADMS to Improve Reliability and Manage Costs” at TechAdvantage 2026

Marcus Pergl of Farmers Electric presenting the topic “How Farmers Electric Uses ADMS to Improve Reliability and Manage Costs” at TechAdvantage 2026

Marcus Pergl of Farmers Electric presenting the topic “How Farmers Electric Uses ADMS to Improve Reliability and Manage Costs” at TechAdvantage 2026

Insightful session at #TechAdvantage26 with Marcus Pergl from Farmers Electric on using ADMS – RLS, FLISR and DVR – to manage load, reduce costs & improve reliability.

Let’s keep the conversation going at booth #1934: bit.ly/4l7LAMv

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Gridlock: Transmission Challenges in 2026 - Cozzy Energy Solutions **Transmission Challenges Continue to Define Energy Landscape in 2026** A significant increase in electricity demand is straining the nation’s power supply, creating a risk that the United States will not be able to meet this growing need. While policymakers have acknowledged the problem, limited progress has been made in addressing it. Federal and state leaders

Gridlock: Transmission Challenges in 2026 #MISO #EnergyGrid #TransmissionLines #RenewableEnergy #GridReliability #EnergyPolicy

Texas is about to add a *lot* more solar + storage.
EIA’s latest forecast shows utility‑scale solar as the fastest‑growing generation source through 2027.

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#TexasEnergy #Solar #EnergyStorage #GridReliability #CleanEnergy

Data Centers and the Grid: PJM’s New Power Play - Cozzy Energy Solutions PJM Interconnection, the largest grid operator in the United States, has proposed new regulations to permit data centers to directly purchase electricity from power plants. The proposed changes concern “behind-the-meter” power agreements, which allow industrial customers, including data centers, to obtain a portion of their power directly from a power plant rather than through the

Data Centers and the Grid: PJM's New Power Play #PJM #DataCenters #GridReliability #EnergyTransition #FERC #PowerGeneration

Senate approves bill to create a state transmission authority amid debate over eminent domain and wildfire risk The Senate passed Substitute Senate Bill 6,355 to establish a Washington Electric Transmission Authority to plan and partner on transmission projects; proponents highlighted jobs, reliability and clean-energy needs while opponents warned about eminent domain, an unelected board and wildfire risks.

The Senate has passed a controversial bill to create a Washington Electric Transmission Authority, aiming to boost clean energy and job growth, but not without sparking fierce debates over land rights and wildfire risks.

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#WA #GridReliability #CitizenPortal #JobCreation

Committee approves timetable changes and majority report on data‑center regulation; minority offers narrower pause with exemption criteria LD 307 prompted a broad debate over data‑center development, environmental and ratepayer impacts; Representative Webb’s amended majority motion passed 8–5 to move the legislation forward, while Representative Foster offered a minority 'ought to pass as amended' report proposing a targeted interim suspension through Sept. 1, 2027 and a PUC exemption process for projects meeting prior‑site‑control, interconnection and financing criteria.

Maine's heated debate over data center regulations could reshape the future of $2 billion in investments—will environmental concerns win out over economic growth?

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#ME #GridReliability #MaineDataCenters #EnergyRegulation #CitizenPortal

Director warns DOE orders keeping J.H. Campbell online could drive regional cost allocation Utility Director Rudy Veil told the board that recent DOE/Federal orders requiring some retiring coal plants to run in 90-day increments have led Consumers Energy to file cost-recovery with FERC; Veil said Coldwater, as part of MISO, could see a modest share of the remaining $40 million balance and urged caution until FERC rules are final.

Utility Director Rudy Veil warns that federal orders could keep the J.H. Campbell coal plant running longer than planned, potentially impacting costs for local customers in the MISO region.

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#ColdwaterBranchCounty #MI #GridReliability #EnergyCosts #CoalPlantShutdown

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See you on Monday at #TechAdvantage2026! Visit booth #1934 to find out how SurvalentONE #ADMS and #DERMS along with Themis Intelligence’s UKB-HGI framework support faster, better decisions under increasingly complex grid conditions. Meet with us: bit.ly/4l7LAMv

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Powering Forward: Ontario’s Battery Storage Project and Indigenous Partnership - Cozzy Energy Solutions **Ontario Launches Major Battery Storage Project, Marking Collaboration with Indigenous Community** Boralex and the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) have announced the commercial commissioning of the Hagersville Battery Energy Storage Park in Ontario. The facility, situated in Hagersville on the Niagara Peninsula, features 334 Tesla Megapack 2XL units, totaling 300 megawatts

Powering Forward: Ontario's Battery Storage Project and Indigenous Partnership #IESO #BatteryStorage #RenewableEnergy #IndigenousEnergy #GridReliability #EnergyTransition

Delaware’s Economic Future: A Bill to Watch - Cozzy Energy Solutions Delaware’s economic future is at stake as lawmakers consider Senate Bill 205, which could hinder job creation and economic growth. The bill, as currently written, would require large electricity users – manufacturers and other businesses needing 30 megawatts or more of power – to obtain a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, introducing a lack

Delaware's Economic Future: A Bill to Watch #PJM #EnergyPolicy #EconomicGrowth #Delaware #GridReliability #BusinessRegulation

Houston Homes & the ERCOT Grid: Building for a Sustainable Future - Cozzy Energy Solutions Houston, Texas – Design Tech Homes, a custom home builder based in Houston, has released a report examining the rising demand for electricity within the ERCOT grid and confirmed that all newly constructed homes meet or exceed ENERGY STAR® performance standards. Forecasts from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and the U.S. Energy Information

Houston Homes & the ERCOT Grid: Building for a Sustainable Future #ERCOT #EnergyEfficiency #TexasPower #DataCenter #HomeBuilder #GridReliability

Data Centers Threaten Power Grid Stability - Cozzy Energy Solutions Power Grid Faces New Instability Threat from Data Centers A concerning trend is emerging as data centers unexpectedly disconnect from the power grid, prompting grid operators to implement emergency measures. Last year, a cluster of data centers in Virginia suddenly ceased drawing power, creating instability within the power system. In February 2025, approximately 40 data

Data Centers Threaten Power Grid Stability #PJM #DataCenters #PowerGrid #GridReliability #EnergyCrisis #VirginiaPower

Powering Pennsylvania: Lawmakers Grill DEP on Energy Future - Cozzy Energy Solutions Lawmakers Question Environmental Protection Department Head on Power Plant Permitting Rising electricity costs and concerns about energy reliability have prompted Pennsylvania state lawmakers to question officials about the administration’s plans to accelerate the integration of new power sources into the state’s electric grid. During a recent hearing concerning the Department of Environmental Protection’s proposed budget,

Powering Pennsylvania: Lawmakers Grill DEP on Energy Future #PJM #EnergyPrices #PennsylvaniaPower #GridReliability #RenewableEnergy #ClimatePolicy

AI’s Power Surge: Columbus Faces a Grid Crisis - Cozzy Energy Solutions Columbus, Ohio - The burgeoning artificial intelligence sector is creating a significant challenge for utility companies and policymakers: managing the anticipated surge in electricity demand from data centers. This situation is compounded by a conflict between the administration’s preference for traditional energy sources and the pressing need for modernizing the power grid. Sean Gallagher, a

AI's Power Surge: Columbus Faces a Grid Crisis #PJM #EnergyGrid #AIandEnergy #ElectricityPrices #GridReliability #PowerGrid

Northeast Energy Crossroads - Cozzy Energy Solutions Northeast Energy News – February 27, 2026 Several energy-related developments are impacting the Northeast and broader United States. Legislation permitting small-scale, residential solar panel installations is under consideration in twenty-eight states, including nine in the Northeast. The Vineyard Wind project off the Massachusetts coast is nearing completion, with sixty of sixty-two turbines already installed. Lobbyists

Northeast Energy Crossroads #ISONE #EnergyNews #RenewableEnergy #ClimatePolicy #EnergyPrices #GridReliability

Powering Ahead: New England’s Largest Battery Storage Facility Opens - Cozzy Energy Solutions Energy Storage Facility Opens in Gorham, Marking Regional Milestone Gorham, Maine – Officials celebrated the completion of the Cross Town Energy Storage facility on February 11, marking a significant advancement in New England’s energy infrastructure. Located on more than five acres between the Gorham Industrial Park and Mosher’s Corner along Route 25, the 175-megawatt battery

Powering Ahead: New England's Largest Battery Storage Facility Opens #ISONE #EnergyStorage #MaineEnergy #RenewableEnergy #BatteryStorage #GridReliability