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A grid modernization roadmap that sequences monitoring, switching, and flexible resources so utilities upgrade aging systems without losing reliability.

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June 24, 2026 6 min read

Hyperscalers Own Generation: The Data Center Buyer Shift

Hyperscalers now own and finance generation outright. What hyperscaler-owned generation means for data center equipment procurement.

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June 23, 2026 5 min read

FERC Large Load Interconnection Order: 6 RTOs on the Clock

The FERC large load interconnection order gives six RTOs 60 days to rewrite data center tariffs. What the show-cause ruling means for equipment buyers.

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June 18, 2026 5 min read

AI Ratepayer Protection Meets State Utility Law

The AI ratepayer protection pledge is voluntary. State utility regulation, not Washington, decides who gets to buy power directly. A procurement read.

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June 16, 2026 5 min read

Sodium-Ion Grid Storage Goes Domestic: A Procurement Read

Peak Energy and GM are scaling domestic sodium-ion grid storage. What the deal means for BESS procurement, domestic content, and project siting.

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June 14, 2026 5 min read

IRA Safe Harbor Restored: A Four-Week Procurement Window

A federal court restored the IRA safe harbor June 6, reopening solar and wind credit eligibility. Here is the equipment procurement window before July 4.

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June 13, 2026 5 min read

Who Pays for Data Center Grid Upgrades? FERC's June 18 Decision Will Set the Answer

FERC votes June 18 on data center grid upgrade costs. The RM26-4 ruling follows three coordinated industry moves in 60 days. Here is what to watch.

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June 12, 2026 5 min read

Three Signals Compressing Equipment Procurement Before July 4

Three June 2026 regulatory decisions are compressing equipment procurement timelines simultaneously. Here is what to watch before the July 4 IRA credit deadline.

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June 9, 2026 8 min read

Switchgear Refurbishment vs Replacement: Federal Signal

Federal buyers are choosing switchgear refurbishment vs replacement as lead times stretch. Here is what their June 2026 SAM.gov buys signal for your sourcing.

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