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BPA Seeks $250M Rate Increase Following Spill Order

BPA said it could hike power prices to mitigate a potential $250 million revenue shortfall after a judge ordered it to increase spill.

N.Y. Urged to End Community Choice Aggregation

The New York Department of Public Service said community choice aggregation failed to boost renewable energy and reduce ratepayer costs.

CAISO Warns of Forecasting Challenges from Large Loads

CAISO is looking to ease load forecasting uncertainties as more AI data centers come onto the ISO’s system in the coming years.

Feds Warn of AI Cyber Threat 'Evolution'

Federal cybersecurity agencies warned that cyberattacks fueled by AI are "an active threat" to multiple critical sectors, including energy.

Ontario Embraces Data Centers but Proposes Guardrails

The government of Ontario has opened consultation on a proposed framework for deciding which data centers may connect to the grid.

Gunra Ransomware Targeting Utilities, Agencies Warn

Multiple law enforcement agencies warned that a ransomware gang known to target utilities is selling its services to other criminal actors.

PGE Says Oregon PUC Poised to Rule on Holding Co. Plan Soon

Portland General Electric (PGE) expects regulators to issue an order shortly on the utility’s proposal to create a holding company structure.

BPA Presents Ideas for Updating Commercial Business Model

BPA outlined suggested modifications to its commercial business model as the agency explores updating transmission processes.