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Entergy, Xcel, others seek to upend competitive transmission bidding in MISO, SPP

Transmission Fight Opens a New Front Over Grid Buildout in the Midwest

Utilities asked FERC to stop competitive bidding for regional transmission projects in MISO and SPP
The complainants say bidding adds 16 to 20 months to project development
Consumer and competition advocates argue eliminating bidding would weaken cost discipline

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via utilitydive.com

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Eversource, Avangrid ask FERC to stay $1.5B refund decision

New England utilities ask FERC to pause a $1.5 billion refund order

FERC cut the base ROE for New England transmission owners to 9.57%.
The ruling triggered about $1.5 billion in refunds tied to charges dating back to 2011.
Eversource and Avangrid want the decision stayed while litigation plays out.
The Maine Office of the Public Advocate says the decision lowers transmission rates by about $140 million annually.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via utilitydive.com

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Expect retail electricity prices to rise further: LBNL/Brattle

US Electricity Prices Are Likely Headed Higher, New Analysis Warns

US retail electricity prices have risen notably since 2019, especially for households.
A new analysis says utility filings point to additional near-term increases.
The report presents both a crisis view and a more inflation-adjusted nuanced view.
Affordability remains a central challenge as utilities pursue more grid investment.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 2, 2026·via utilitydive.com

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As data centers go off-grid, utilities face new cost and planning risks

Data Centers Going Off-Grid Threaten Utility Revenue Models

By end of decade, a meaningful share of new data center capacity may be partially or fully self-supplied, bypassing utilities
Grid defection creates stranded cost risks as utilities built infrastructure for loads that may not materialize on the grid
State regulators exploring standby charges and advance disclosure requirements to manage planning uncertainty

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 18, 2026·3 min read·via utilitydive.com

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IOUs work to interconnect 39 GW of data center, manufacturing load: EEI

Utilities Race to Connect 39 GW of AI Data Center Load

Investor-owned utilities are working to interconnect 39 GW of new data center and manufacturing load
The demand surge is driven by AI computing needs and domestic manufacturing expansion
Geographic clustering in Virginia, Texas, Ohio, and Phoenix is straining local grid infrastructure
Hyperscalers are co-locating with generation assets and directly funding transmission upgrades

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 16, 2026·5 min read·via utilitydive.com

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Utilities are spending billions on the data center boom. What are the risks?

Utilities Bet Billions on Data Centers as Analysts Warn of Bubble Risk

Utilities are pouring billions into grid upgrades for AI data centers
Analysts warn that demand projections may be overblown, risking stranded assets
Ratepayers could bear the cost if data center tariff agreements collapse

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 8, 2026·3 min read·via utilitydive.com

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