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September 23, 2026 4 min read

Minnesota Wildfire Mitigation Plans Due Feb. 1, 2027

Minnesota regulators ordered four utilities to file standalone wildfire mitigation plans by Feb. 1, 2027. What the plans must contain and when equipment demand can follow.

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August 15, 2026 8 min read

Data Center Load Pipeline vs Contracted: How to Discount It

Utility data center load pipeline vs contracted figures converted anywhere from 1.2:1 to 9:1 this quarter. Here is how to discount a large-load GW number.

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May 7, 2026 7 min read

Hyperscaler Utility Capex 2026: Three Q1 Strategies

Q1 2026 hyperscaler utility capex disclosures from AEP, Entergy, Duke, and Xcel reveal three competing buyer strategies plus a NERC Level 3 mandate. Procurement implications for distribution buyers.

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