Companies are rethinking infrastructure modernization for 2026 as PJM faces rising demand and volatility, prompting new strategies for reliability and flexibility planning.
Northern Sun Energy and PowerFlex will build a 7.5 MW solar and storage system to supply onsite power for Prysmian’s Illinois plant and reduce grid demand.
Aging infrastructure is raising reliability and emissions risks. Learn how Infrastructure Monetization accelerates upgrades, reduces failures, and improves resilience.
Methanol is ready to power low-emission shipping, but high costs and tight supply are slowing its rise. Regulatory clarity will be key to scaling adoption.
Louisiana will use $20.9M in FEMA funding and a $2M LED grant to build a new paint hangar at Chennault Airport, supporting more than 100 jobs.
Building performance modeling helps facility leaders forecast ROI, prioritize retrofits, and validate savings with physics-based insights before investing.
New Jersey’s Energy Security and Affordability Act would support advanced nuclear, 500 MW of storage, and 500 MW of demand cuts to stabilize PJM-era power costs.
The federal mining agency has repealed 14 obsolete coal rules, aiming to simplify oversight. Core environmental protections under SMCRA remain fully in place.
IAEA launches a pilot SMR regulatory school as countries strengthen safety frameworks, build technical capacity, and prepare for next-generation nuclear projects.
South Australia is trialing AI to cut dredging and streamline port ops. The Deep Blue project brings smarter, cleaner tools to maritime decision-making.
LEED Platinum certifications declined in 2025, yet several states matched or exceeded 2024 totals, revealing concentrated regional growth across key markets.
Veolia’s acquisition of Clean Earth doubles its U.S. hazardous-waste footprint and expands PFAS and advanced treatment technologies across a nationwide network.
Arkansas approves $153.9M for water and wastewater upgrades, supporting 52 systems and advancing long-term planning under the Arkansas Water Plan update.
Socomec is investing $10M in a new Georgia facility, creating 300 jobs. The move expands its U.S. presence and boosts energy systems manufacturing.
Global energy-transition investment hit $2.4T in 2024, but renewable growth slowed sharply, raising concerns about staying on track for 2030 climate goals.
Sixteen U.S. universities ranked in the global top 100 of the QS Sustainability 2026 list, driven by strong research, ESG governance, and environmental education.
The Colville Tribes are taking charge of their energy future with microgrids that boost reliability, support critical services, and open paths to new revenue.
EPA has finalized Texas’ Class VI primacy, giving the Railroad Commission authority to issue CCS injection permits and potentially accelerating carbon storage projects.
A new NHA webinar highlights growing opportunities to capture energy from bypass flows and pressure-managed pipelines as hydropower facilities modernize.
BioMADE’s new Iowa pilot plant will expand U.S. biomanufacturing capacity, strengthen supply chains, and create new markets for agricultural feedstocks.