Alltricity Network eNews

Industry Information

Import Tariffs Could Slow Transmission Development, Drive Up Utility Costs

The Trump administration’s 50% import tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper could drive up the cost of utility grid modernization and clean energy projects while making it harder to buy transformers and other equipment, according to Morningstar DBRS.

Visit https://www.utilitydive.com/news/import-tariffs-transmission-development-utility-costs-morningstar/758601/ to view the full article online.

The Future of Extreme Weather is Already Here – And it’s Not What You Think

In terms of risks to power grid reliability, the future of extreme weather is already here—yet it doesn’t fit the conventional pattern. In fact, to the casual observer, this new class of extreme weather might appear downright mundane.

Visit https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/power-grid/outage-management/the-future-of-extreme-weather-is-already-here-and-its-not-what-you-think/ to view the full article online.

Triple-Digit Growth: Grid Batteries are Now the Grid’s MVP

As the global energy system adds more intermittent renewables, one fact is becoming increasingly clear: Affordable, large-scale energy storage remains the enabling holy grail for these clean energy sources. The reality is that power must be dispatchable.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/rrapier/2025/08/26/triple-digit-growth-grid-batteries-are-now-the-grids-mvp/?ss=energy to view the full article online.

Renewables Make Up 91% of the 15 GW of Generation the U.S. Added in First 5 Months of 2025: FERC

The United States added more than 15 GW of new electricity generation resources between January and May this year, led by 11.5 GW of solar, followed by 2.3 GW of wind and 1.3 GW of gas, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s monthly infrastructure report.

Visit https://www.utilitydive.com/news/renewables-make-up-91-of-the-15-gw-of-generation-the-us-added-in-first-5-m/758603/ to view the full article online.

Who Powers the AI Revolution—Tech Giants, Utilities or Both?

Artificial intelligence may run on silicon chips, but its real fuel is electricity. After two decades of steady demand, AI and data centers are causing electricity consumption to soar, which will require utilities and tech giants to collaborate or confront each other. Either way, the aim is for the country to quickly upgrade its network to meet this AI-driven energy surge.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/kensilverstein/2025/09/02/who-powers-the-ai-revolution---tech-giants-utilities-or-both/?ss=energy to view the full article online.

Rising Natural Gas Prices Expected to Drive Up Electricity Costs: IEEFA

Growing international demand is causing natural gas prices to rise, which will in turn push U.S. electricity prices higher now that about 40% of U.S. generation comes from natural gas, according to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.

Visit https://www.utilitydive.com/news/-electric-prices-natural-gas-lng-ieefa/759085/ to view the full article online.

Consumers Cluster Around Nuclear Energy

The energy cluster model would see large consumers take their electricity or heat directly from one or more co-located reactors, large or small. While the consumers benefit from energy that is more reliable, resilient, secure, and clean than grid supply, the nuclear developer would benefit from the simplified project finance that comes with having such committed partners.

Visit https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/consumers-cluster-around-nuclear-energy to view the full article online.

Member Announcements

Colowyo Mine to Conclude Coal Production in 2025, Transitioning to Full Reclamation

As part of its long-standing commitment to responsible power and environmental restoration, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association will transition to full reclamation of the Colowyo Mine, following the conclusion of coal production by the end of 2025.

Visit https://tristate.coop/colowyo-mine-conclude-coal-production-2025-transitioning-full-reclamation to view the full article online.

Arizona Utilities Work to Lock in Critical Natural Gas Delivery to Power Growth

Today, Arizona Public Service (APS), the City of Mesa, Salt River Project (SRP), Tucson Electric Power (TEP), and UniSource Energy Services announced commitment plans for Transwestern Pipeline’s Desert Southwest expansion project. This new natural gas pipeline will help maintain year-round regional energy reliability by transporting natural gas from the Permian Basin in West Texas to Arizona by late 2029, once construction is completed.

Visit https://www.aps.com/en/About/Our-Company/Newsroom/Articles/AZ_Utilities_Work_To_Lock_In_Critical_Natural_Gas_Delivery_To_Power_Growth to view the full article online.

Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy to Combine in All-Stock Merger to Create a Premier Regional Regulated Electric and Natural Gas Utility Company

Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc., d/b/a NorthWestern Energy, announced that each company’s board of directors has unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock, tax-free merger that will create a premier regional regulated electric and natural gas utility company with a pro forma market capitalization of approximately $7.8 billion and a combined enterprise value of $15.4 billion, based on each company’s closing stock price as of August 18, 2025.

Visit https://ir.blackhillscorp.com/news-releases/news-release-details/black-hills-corp-and-northwestern-energy-combine-all-stock to view the full article online.

United Power Celebrates Mountain Peak Power Plant at Ribbon Cutting

Representatives of United Power, Inc., along with leadership from Kindle Energy LLC (Kindle), gathered in Keenesburg, CO, to celebrate the completion and operation of the new Mountain Peak Power plant, a 162-megawatt simple-cycle natural gas generation facility comprised of six General Electric combustion turbines. The plant began providing power to cooperative members in July.

Visit https://www.unitedpower.com/united-power-celebrates-mountain-peak-power-plant-ribbon-cutting to view the full article online.

PNM Filing Offers Unprecedented $175 Million in Benefits for Customers and State

PNM filed an application with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) seeking approval for TXNM Energy, PNM’s parent company, to be acquired by Blackstone Infrastructure. If approved, the acquisition would deliver benefits of $175 million to customers and communities in New
Mexico, including the largest acquisition rate credit in state history of $105 million—two times larger
than the credit in any other New Mexico utility acquisition.

Visit https://www.pnm.com/documents/d/pnm.com/txnm-energy-blackstone-infrastructure-filing-pnm-press-release to view the full article online.

Tri-State Announces Bryan Davis as Chief Financial Officer

Bryan Davis will join Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, beginning Sept. 15, 2025. Davis brings 20 years of finance experience, with expertise in accounting, financial planning, and utility strategies across multi-state regions.

Visit https://tristate.coop/tri-state-announces-bryan-davis-chief-financial-officer to view the full article online.

FERC Approves PacifiCorp Tariff Revisions

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved PacifiCorp’s proposed tariff order revisions for the Extended Day Ahead Market (EDAM), significantly advancing toward operations of the first multi-state regional day-ahead energy market, set to launch in May 2026.

Visit https://www.pacificorp.com/about/newsroom/news-releases/FERC-approves-pacificorp-tariff-revisions.html to view the full article online.

Pioneer Generation Station Phase IV Now in Operation

After years of planning, construction, and teamwork, Pioneer Generation Station Phase IV (PGSIV) is now officially complete, marking a major milestone in Basin Electric’s commitment to delivering reliable electricity to its members.

Visit https://www.basinelectric.com/News-Center/news-briefs/Pioneer-Generation-Station-Phase-IV-now-in-operation to view the full article online.

White Paper

Why Recycling ‘Dead’ Batteries Could Save Billions and Slash Pollution

Lithium battery recycling offers a powerful solution to rising demand, with discarded batteries still holding most of their valuable materials. Compared to mining, recycling slashes emissions and resource use while unlocking major economic potential. Yet infrastructure, policy, and technology hurdles must still be overcome.

Visit https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250818103002.htm to view the full article online.

Scientists Supercharge Solar Power 15x with Black Metal Tech

A Rochester team engineered a new type of solar thermoelectric generator that produces 15 times more power than earlier versions. By enhancing heat absorption and dissipation rather than tweaking semiconductor materials, they dramatically improved efficiency and demonstrated practical applications like powering LEDs.

Visit https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250824031542.htm to view the full article online.

A Tiny Chip May Have Solved One of Clean Energy’s Biggest Problems

In just one afternoon, scientists used a nanoparticle “megalibrary” to find a catalyst that matches or exceeds iridium’s performance in hydrogen fuel production at a fraction of the cost.

Visit https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250828060040.htm to view the full article online.

Alltricity Network (formerly known as RMEL)