Solar + Storage bring reliability to the grid this summerA new reliability assessment from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) states that the U.S. grid appears to be in relatively good shape to handle the summer heat this year.The report contradicts the Trump administration'…

U.S. energy storage sector hits record numbers in first quarter of 2026The battery storage sector is having a record year, with installations up 32 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same time period in 2025.Utility-scale storage accounted for 7.8 GWh of this year's…

Solar generation to surpass coal in TexasUtility-scale solar power is projected to surpass coal-fired generation on the Texas grid this year as the region shifts generation away from fossil fuels and toward renewables.Data from the latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) indicates a…

Texas Grid Battery PlansAs a sign of how the grid is changing, Octopus Energy USA has introduced PowerStore, a new battery-powered retail electricity plan in the Texas market that allows homeowners to get a 30 kWh battery system installed in their home under a 36-month fixed-rate subscription plan.…