http://www.energyonline.com/Industry/TodaysNews.aspx This is the syndication feed for EnergyOnline.com news. LCG, May 28, 2026--DTE Energy yesterday announced a $1.6 billion investment to develop Michigan-made battery energy storage systems across Michigan through partnering with LG Energy Solution Vertech, the U.S. energy storage division of LG Energy Solution. http://www.energyonline.com/Industry/News.aspx?NewsID=36347&DTE_Energy_Invests_in_1.5_GW_of_Michigan-made_Battery_Energy_Storage_Systems_for_Eight_Projects Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT LCG, May 27, 2026--Avangrid, Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Microsoft for the 140 MWdc (100 MWac) Bluebird Solar project in Klickitat County, Washington. Bluebird is located near four other energy projects owned and operated by Avangrid in Klickitat County and represents another $300 million investment in the community. The Bluebird Solar project is expected to achieve commercial operation in 2028. http://www.energyonline.com/Industry/News.aspx?NewsID=36344&Microsoft_and_Avangrid_Sign_PPA_for_Bluebird_Solar_Project_in_Washington_State Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT LCG, May 27, 2026--ERCOT enters Summer 2026 with healthy near-term reserve margins, but rapidly growing data center demand, persistent West Texas congestion, and the rollout of RTC+B are reshaping market dynamics faster than ever. http://www.energyonline.com/Industry/News.aspx?NewsID=36345&ERCOT_Summer_2026%3a_What%e2%80%99s_Driving_the_Next_Wave_of_Market_Risk%3f Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT ERCOT enters Summer 2026 with healthy near-term reserve margins, but rapidly growing data center demand, persistent West Texas congestion, and the rollout of RTC+B are reshaping market dynamics faster than ever. http://www.energyonline.com/Industry/News.aspx?NewsID=36346&ERCOT_Summer_2026%3a_What%e2%80%99s_Driving_the_Next_Wave_of_Market_Risk%3f Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT LCG, May 19, 2026--Avangrid, Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced the signing of a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for the 199.5-MW Big Horn I wind project in Klickitat County, Washington. This agreement represents the fourth PPA executed by the two companies for projects in the Pacific Northwest. http://www.energyonline.com/Industry/News.aspx?NewsID=36343&Avangrid_and_Puget_Sound_Energy_Sign_PPA%2c_Including_Upgrade_and_Life_Extension%2c_for_Washington_Wind_Project Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT LCG, May 18, 2026--The U.S. Secretary of Energy today issued an emergency order to address critical grid reliability issues in the Midwest anticipated this summer. The order is in effect beginning on May 19, 2026, through August 16, 2026. The emergency order directs the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), in coordination with Consumers Energy, to ensure that the J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant (Campbell Plant) in West Olive, Michigan shall take all steps necessary to remain available to operate and to minimize costs for the region. http://www.energyonline.com/Industry/News.aspx?NewsID=36342&DOE_Acts_to_Ensure_Key_Coal-fired_Power_Plants_Are_Available_in_MISO_to_Supply_Peak_Summer_Demands Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT LCG, May 14, 2026--The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it is proposing a rule to revise wastewater limits, known as effluent limitations guidelines (ELG), for steam electric power plants that will help improve grid reliability and lower electricity prices while continuing to support clean and safe water resources. If finalized, the EPA's proposal is estimated to reduce electricity generation costs by as much as $1.1 billion annually, which could provide cost-savings to American consumers. http://www.energyonline.com/Industry/News.aspx?NewsID=36340&EPA_Announces_Proposed_Rule_Action_to_Revise_ELG%27s_and_Support_Reliable%2c_Affordable_Coal-fired_Power_Plants Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT LCG, May 14, 2026--The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of eight companies to support the near-term deployment of advanced light-water small modular reactors (SMRs) in the United States. The DOE states that awardees will collectively receive more than $94 million in Federal cost-shared funding to spur additional Gen III+ SMR deployments by addressing key gaps that have hindered the domestic nuclear industry in licensing, supply chain, and site preparation. http://www.energyonline.com/Industry/News.aspx?NewsID=36341&DOE_Awards_%2494_Million_to_Eight_American_Companies_to_Accelerate_SMR_Deployments_and_Develop_Supply_Chain Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT LCG, May 7, 2026--PJM issued today its Summer Outlook 2026, which forecasts sufficient generation for typical peak demand this summer. PJM states that it is prepared to call on contracted demand response resources to reduce electricity use during times of high system stress. http://www.energyonline.com/Industry/News.aspx?NewsID=36339&PJM_Reports_Resources_Are_Adequate_to_Meet_Growing_Summer_Demand_ Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT LCG, May 6, 2026--Oklo Inc. ("Oklo"), an advanced nuclear technology company, announced today that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved the Principal Design Criteria (PDC) topical report for the Aurora-INL (Idaho National Laboratory) nuclear small modular reactor (SMR), which is currently under construction in Idaho. The PDC topical report establishes a regulatory framework that defines the fundamental safety, reliability, and performance requirements to guide future reactor licensing and design activities, and the approved report should simplify future applications and reduce the need to re-review established material. http://www.energyonline.com/Industry/News.aspx?NewsID=36338&NRC_Approves_Oklo%27s_Principal_Design_Criteria_Topical_Report_for_Aurora_Powerhouse Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT