On October 8, the Public Utility Commission announced it is holding four in-person public input hearings in mid-November to gather public comments regarding NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic Inc.'s application for authority to operate as a public utility to provide electric transmission service in Dunkard Township, Greene County and Springhill Township, Fayette County for the Pennsylvania

4-hour storage cheaper than gas peakers across global markets: WoodMac

In North America, data centers are boosting the long-term investment case for energy storage and renewables as gas turbine backlogs and rising fuel volatility drive up peaking costs, according to a Thursday note from Wood Mackenzie.

Power system plans to meet large-load demand miss near-term solutions: analysts

Major work by regional planners is focused on flexible access to existing transmission, with some saying advanced transmission technologies can quickly create room for new large loads.

Ian Urbina's investigation reveals fish meal industry abuses

Ian Urbina's five-year investigation shows the fish meal industry is powered by murky, dangerous, environmentally destructive and sometimes illegal economic engines.

Advocates are pushing for tougher fracking rules in Pennsylvania as data center growth increases demand for natural gas, according to reporting by Inside Climate News via Spotlight PA.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on whether prediction markets like Kalshi can operate outside state gambling laws, with support from the NFL.

Pennsylvania's new license plates, which include a slash in the number zero, are being misread by Turnpike plate-readers, leading to misdirected bills, though corrections are underway and described as relatively rare.

Bucks County Sheriff Danny Ceisler signs pledge not to interfere in 2026 elections

Bucks County Sheriff Danny Ceisler, a Democrat, signed a pledge not to interfere in the 2026 electoral process, stating it is his responsibility to protect elections and ensure voter faith in the system.

Pinelands Commission to vote on Atlantic white cedar restoration plan Friday

New Jersey’s Pinelands Commission will vote on a $19 million plan to restore 10,000 acres of Atlantic white cedar on Friday, targeting 171 upland acres off Sandy Causeway in Waterford Township.

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Senate Democrats eye 52-seat majority as GOP red wall weakens

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer could become majority leader if Democrats win 52 seats, per private speculation fueled by DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand's closed-door briefings.

Iowa 2nd District race sees $11.3M in ad spending, Democrats lead by $1.8M

AdImpact reports $11.3 million spent and reserved in Iowa's 2nd District ads since September, with Democratic groups outspending Republicans by $1.8 million.

House Democrats prepare Appropriations oversight if they win majority

Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) is plotting oversight agenda and subpoena use if Democrats take House and appoint her Appropriations Committee chair next year.

DOE presses PJM on ratepayer protections from large load costs

The DOE said in a rare FERC filing that tracking project status can help assign new generation costs to responsible customers.

Virginia regulators approve Dominion's fuel cost recovery, securitization

The Virginia State Corporation Commission approved fuel cost securitization for the second time since 2023, adding additional interest costs for customers.