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PLANNING SESSION: 2026 Alltricity Network Spring Conference—October 16, 2025 (Greenwood Village, CO) November 2025 Safety Roundtable—November 4, 2025 (Kansas City, MO) 3-Part Virtual Workshop: Project Management Essentials—November 4-6, 2025 (Virtual event via Teams) PLANNING SESSION: 2026 Alltricity Network Fall Convention—November 13, 2025 (Lone Tree, CO) Future of Generation Conference—November 17, 2025 (Tempe, AZ) November 2025 Alltricity Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament—November 18, 2025 (Phoenix, AZ) 2026 Safety Conference—March 4-6, 2026 (Tempe, AZ) 2026 Alltricity Network Spring Conference—April 27-29, 2026 (Omaha, NE) 2026 Alltricity Network Fall Convention—October 5-7, 2026 (San Antonio, TX) 
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Industry Information
Deep Fission, which aims to place small modular reactors in boreholes a mile underground, says it has identified three initial potential project sites. The company says that Letters of Intent have now been signed in each of the three states to pursue joint development projects, with Deep Fission CEO Elizabeth Muller saying, “We’re proud to collaborate with our partners in Texas, Utah, and Kansas.”
Beginning with the 2023 survey, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (IEA) asked operators to identify the primary use case for their battery system. Last year, operators responded that 66% of all utility-scale battery capacity had arbitrage among its uses and that 41% of the total capacity was primarily used for arbitrage.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $625 million investment to expand and reinvigorate America’s coal industry, aiming to boost energy production and support coal communities nationwide. The funding announcements are issued in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Orders, “Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry” and “Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid.”
While 2025 is shaping up to be a banner year for energy storage, utility-scale deployments are set to decline in 2026 and likely won’t regain this year’s levels until 2029, the report said. WoodMac and ACP placed the blame on unfavorable federal policy changes, particularly around foreign battery material sourcing.
Solar and wind generation expanded faster than global electricity demand in the first half of 2025, leading to a slight decline in both coal and gas use compared to the same period last year, according to new analysis from Ember. The report finds that record solar growth and steady wind expansion are reshaping the global power mix, with renewables overtaking coal for the first time on record.
Member Announcements
Salt River Project (SRP) and Google announced a first-of-its-kind research collaboration to better understand the real-world performance of emerging non-lithium-ion long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies, aiming to accelerate the advancements needed to deploy LDES at scale. As part of the research collaboration, Google will fund a portion of the costs for LDES pilot projects developed for SRP’s grid.
United Power is pleased to announce the hiring of Jared Nelson as its Vice President of Energy Resource Planning. “Jared will be a valuable asset in a critical operational area of our cooperative,” said Mark A. Gabriel, United Power President and Chief Executive Officer. “As United Power continues to navigate our power supply transition, the cooperative requires knowledgeable and capable talent to secure the right resources while keeping costs as low as possible. Jared’s many years of experience in the utility industry will help us to maximize our investments on behalf of United Power members.”
Dakota Gasification Company, a subsidiary of Basin Electric, recently broke the all-time world record for the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestered. “And we didn’t break it just once,” said Trinity Turnbow, vice president and plant manager at Dakota Gas, “we broke it three days in a row.” That new record set was 147.7 million standard cubic feet per day.
In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, Xcel Energy and the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming are proud to announce a partnership that aims to empower Colorado residents with the knowledge and resources needed to prepare for and respond to wildfire risks. As part of the collaborative partnership, Xcel Energy representatives will work alongside Red Cross volunteers to deliver wildfire prevention guidance and home safety information and support families in developing emergency preparedness plans.
White Paper
Artificial intelligence is consuming enormous amounts of energy, but researchers at the University of Florida have built a chip that could change everything by using light instead of electricity for a core AI function. By etching microscopic lenses directly onto silicon, they’ve enabled laser-powered computations that cut power use dramatically while maintaining near-perfect accuracy.
America already mines all the critical minerals it needs for energy, defense, and technology, but most are being wasted as mine tailings. Researchers discovered that minerals like cobalt, germanium, and rare earths are discarded in massive amounts, even though recovering just a fraction could eliminate U.S. dependence on imports.
A team in Sweden has unraveled the hidden structure of a promising solar material using machine learning and advanced simulations. Their findings could unlock durable, ultra-efficient solar cells for a rapidly electrifying world.
Solar energy is now the cheapest source of power worldwide, driving a massive shift toward renewables. Falling battery prices and innovations in solar materials are making clean energy more reliable than ever. Yet, grid congestion and integration remain key challenges. Experts say smart grids and sustained policy support are crucial to accelerate the transition.
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