Regulatory Update

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April 20, 2026 7 min read

PJM Goes Live on FERC Order 881: 15-40% Capacity Gain, Five RTOs to Follow

PJM became the first RTO to implement FERC Order 881 ambient-adjusted ratings on March 4, 2026. The compliance wave through 2028 creates a procurement pipeline for DLR sensors, EMS upgrades, and grid-enhancing technologies.

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April 19, 2026 6 min read

DOE FY27 Budget: $15B IIJA Cut Threatens the Grid Funding Procurement Teams Are Counting On

The White House FY27 budget proposes canceling $15.247B in IIJA DOE funds. Here is what is already gone, what survives, and what it means for equipment procurement budgets through 2026.

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April 11, 2026 4 min read

NFPA 800 Battery Safety Code: Procurement Impact

The NFPA 800 battery safety code goes to vote this week. Here is what BESS procurement teams should audit, update, and prepare for.

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April 9, 2026 5 min read

FERC Order 1000 Under Fire: Utilities Push to Dismantle Competitive Transmission Bidding

Nine utilities filed a FERC complaint to suspend competitive bidding for transmission in MISO and SPP. The outcome could reshape how billions in grid infrastructure gets built.

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April 7, 2026 6 min read

One Big Beautiful Bill: Utility Equipment Demand Shifts

The OBBBA rolls back $500B in clean energy credits and imposes FEOC sourcing rules. Here is the two-phase impact on utility equipment procurement.

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April 6, 2026 4 min read

FERC Large Load Interconnection Rules: What Changes for Equipment Procurement

FERC's RM26-4 rulemaking on large load interconnection reshapes how data centers and utilities procure transformers and switchgear. Key principles and timing.

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April 1, 2026 5 min read

The REWIRE Act Would Fast-Track Transmission Upgrades. Here's What That Means for Equipment Demand.

Bipartisan legislation creates a NEPA categorical exclusion for reconductoring within existing rights-of-way, potentially unlocking $85 billion in grid cost savings by 2035. The procurement implications are significant.

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March 29, 2026 10 min read

BABA Compliance for Transformer Procurement: Which Manufacturers Are Certified?

No centralized list of BABA-compliant transformer manufacturers exists. Here is what procurement teams need to know about domestic content rules, manufacturer certification, and the waiver process.

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March 27, 2026 4 min read

The $1.9 Billion SPARK Deadline Is April 2: What Utility Procurement Teams Need to Know

DOE just released $1.9 billion in SPARK grid funding. Concept papers are due April 2, 2026. Here is what municipal utilities and co-ops need to know about equipment procurement.

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