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Host | Yes Energy What to expect? Join Rob Strange, Senior Power Market Analyst, on November 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET as he explores hub separation, DC ties, and factors that continue to drive congestion after RTOE. Registration | ow.ly/bgEN5104lym

On Constellation Energy’s third-quarter earnings call, CEO Joe Dominguez announced the first deal for its new Peak+ product intended to help large load and data center customers manage peak power demand. Dominguez did not name the customer, but he did say that it has committed to buying 270 MW for 20 years. Meanwhile, CFO Shane Smith confirmed the company has once again beat its financial guidance. ow.ly/pSi85105FmE

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the issuance of $50 million to Pacific Power to modernize its transmission systems in Oregon and Washington as part of the SPARK initiative. The upgrades are intended to improve real-time power flow management, enable more transmission capacity and large load interconnections, and reduce outages. ow.ly/EyyH5105Flk

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada approved a construction permit for the 525-kV Greenlink North transmission line, which will complete NV Energy’s transmission triangle. The line will run 235 miles between mid-state substations and is expected to be in service by December 2028. The transmission enhancements will coincide with the utility’s entry into CAISO’s Extended Day-Ahead Market. ow.ly/6uf65105Fl1

Host | Yes Energy What to expect? Join Rob Strange, Senior Power Market Analyst, on November 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET as he explores hub separation, DC ties, and factors that continue to drive congestion after RTOE. Registration | ow.ly/bgEN5104lym

In the second installment of his RTO Insider Stakeholder Forum series, EPRI CEO Arshad Mansoor argues that transmission utilization should be measured against reliability requirements and potential equipment failures rather than average electricity flows. Mansoor outlines metrics to identify where grid-enhancing technologies could unlock additional capacity without compromising reliability. ow.ly/kaVI5105gQp

ERCOT told the Public Utility Commission of Texas that it is expanding its review of large load interconnection requests to include smaller projects amid concerns that surging data center demand could strain capacity and reliability. The grid operator is conducting separate reviews of project eligibility, community impacts and medium-sized loads as it tries to refine its interconnection rules following the suspension of the Batch Zero study process. ow.ly/qylo5105gQi

The U.S. Senate voted 73-25 to invoke cloture on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act on Nov. 9, clearing the way for the bill to move forward to final debate and a vote. The House of Representatives would also need to approve the bill in the little time Congress has before it adjourns at the end of the year. See what senators, along with industry groups, had to say about the legislation. ow.ly/Jr1m5105gOI

Host | Yes Energy What to expect? Join Rob Strange, Senior Power Market Analyst, on November 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET as he explores hub separation, DC ties, and factors that continue to drive congestion after RTOE. Registration | ow.ly/bgEN5104lym

Following the Democrats’ midterm victories, lawmakers face growing pressure to address rising energy costs while still investing in new infrastructure. In his latest Energy Futures column, Peter Behr discusses potential responses, including permitting reform, data center moratoria and clean energy incentives as Democrats weigh bipartisan cooperation against pushing an ambitious agenda. ow.ly/I7yW5104SRc

Eversource Energy warned that meeting FERC’s May 2027 deadline for transmission rate refunds could be challenging, as the utility faces roughly $880 million in obligations stemming from the retroactive reduction in ISO-NE transmission owners’ return on equity. Company executives also defended the ongoing legal challenge and highlighted the completion of Revolution Wind on their third-quarter earnings call. ow.ly/RAZ55104SR9

The main sponsors of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act released a revised bill ahead of a Nov. 9 cloture vote, seeking to secure passage before the new Congress convenes in January. The changes reflect feedback received since the bill’s announcement, though some Democrats are pushing to delay negotiations following their midterm election victories. See what amendments were made in the legislation. ow.ly/yrra5104SO3

Host | Yes Energy What to expect? Join Rob Strange, Senior Power Market Analyst, on November 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET as he explores hub separation, DC ties, and factors that continue to drive congestion after RTOE. Registration | ow.ly/bgEN5104lym

For the first time since 1994, Texas saw two Democrats win in statewide elections. James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa will take over a Senate seat and the Governor’s Mansion, respectively, after knocking off long-standing Republicans Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott. Other Democrats will take over in other agencies as well, which could ultimately affect future 765-kV line and data center development. ow.ly/vbpe5104qP5

Host | New England Energy Roundtable What to expect? The Utility Business Model & The Year in Energy Registration | ow.ly/Ot9C5103mNh

Host | Infocast What to expect? Meet the developers, lenders, tax equity providers, investors, IPPs, offtakers, and advisors you need to finance projects, find partners, and move renewable energy deals forward. Registration | ow.ly/rFsI5103myi

Host | DTECH What to expect? DTECH® delivers the insights and connections that move the industry forward. Whether you're focused on resiliency, reliability, sustainability, or grid modernization, DTECH® events offer unmatched value, collaboration, and opportunities to spark real transformation—today and tomorrow. Join us and be part of the momentum shaping the future of transmission and distribution. Registration | ow.ly/oVqj50ZWT32

Host | New England-Canada Business Council (NECBC) What to expect? This annual event brings together over 200 senior executives, policymakers, and innovators from across the U.S. and Canada to address the most pressing issues of our energy system including grid reliability, clean energy integration, affordability, and cross-border collaboration. Registration | ow.ly/4amH50ZYsFK

Host | New England-Canada Business Council (NECBC) What to expect? This annual event brings together over 200 senior executives, policymakers, and innovators from across the U.S. and Canada to address the most pressing issues of our energy system including grid reliability, clean energy integration, affordability, and cross-border collaboration. Registration | ow.ly/gY4V50ZYsFL

Host | New England-Canada Business Council (NECBC) What to expect? This annual event brings together over 200 senior executives, policymakers, and innovators from across the U.S. and Canada to address the most pressing issues of our energy system including grid reliability, clean energy integration, affordability, and cross-border collaboration. Registration | ow.ly/TW1H50ZPexr