ALL NEWS TOPICS Grid & infrastructure Selected coverage from external publishers.
Conceptual illustration · Utility Current / AI-assisted Grid & infrastructure Reporting
Three projects cleared PJM’s expedited interconnection review. The grid operator expects two Engie storage projects and an LS Power gas-plant expansion online by mid-2029.
Utility Dive · Oct 9, 2026
Original headline PJM approves fast-track interconnection for 2.1 GW from Engie, LS Power
Conceptual illustration · Utility Current / AI-assisted Grid & infrastructure Reporting
A 20-year agreement supports uprates at 11 existing reactors. The first additional capacity is expected in 2028, rather than available today.
Utility Dive · Oct 6, 2026
Original headline Constellation, Google strike 890-MW nuclear deal in PJM
Conceptual illustration · Utility Current / AI-assisted Grid & infrastructure Reporting
A proposed 120-day study would pair loads above 200 MW with nearby generation. FERC approval is still pending.
Utility Dive · Oct 5, 2026
Original headline MISO proposes fast-track large load, generation study process
Conceptual illustration · Utility Current / AI-assisted Grid & infrastructure Opinion
Utilize Coalition’s Ian Magruder argues for measuring grid utilization beyond peak demand. This is an opinion piece.
Utility Dive · Oct 1, 2026
Original headline Looking beyond peak: Industry coalition floats new approach to measuring grid utilization
Conceptual illustration · Utility Current / AI-assisted Grid & infrastructure Reporting
Additional state support backs a proposed cross-border hydrogen pipeline, with construction dependent on commercial commitments.
Pipeline Technology Journal · Oct 1, 2026
Original headline Denmark Approves $850 Million Funding Boost for Hydrogen Pipeline to Germany
