Mitsubishi Electric seeks to expand North American grid footholdIn August, the Japanese conglomerate said it would spend $1.4 billion to buy PCI Energy Solutions, whose platform manages about 60% of U.S. power generation. Nov 02 26November 02, 2026Article at Utility Dive
Hitachi’s nuclear revenue rises as SMR delivery date approachesThe bulk of the Japanese conglomerate’s Energy segment business is in electrical grid equipment. Sales are strong, but inflation and long delivery timelines bear watching, company executives said. Oct 30 26October 30, 2026Article at Utility Dive
On the Market: Colliers lists Cannon Falls industrial complexColliers lists a $8.55M Cannon Falls industrial complex, while MRG Realty Partners markets a $5.1M, 39-unit Twin Cities multifamily portfolio. Oct 29 26October 29, 2026Article at Finance & Commerce
GE Vernova in $9B deal to buy high-voltage manufacturer as gas turbine orders slowThe acquisition of Trench Group will help GE Vernova capitalize on rising electricity demand, company executives said. Oct 29 26October 29, 2026Article at Utility Dive
The DOE announces $5B loan to Constellation for nuclear upratesThe conditional commitment aims to boost output across 15 reactors in three states, expanding clean power capacity far faster than building new reactors. Oct 28 26October 28, 2026Article at canarymedia.com
CMS Energy CEO predicts data center ‘progress’ after midtermsGarrick Rochow blamed political “spin” for permitting setbacks in an earnings call. He did not address the more than $300 million the utility says it has spent to keep an aging coal plant running under DOE ‘emergency’ orders. Oct 28 26October 28, 2026Article at Utility Dive
California utilities, aggregators and customers to benefit from new DER laws: advocatesOne aggregator called device-level telemetry the “keystone” to extract value from multiple distributed energy resources behind the same meter. Oct 28 26October 28, 2026Article at Utility Dive
Minnesota Secretary of State race is about more than just election oversightAs Steve Simon seeks a fourth term, GOP challenger Tad Jude sees a more robust role fighting fraud for the Secretary of State. Oct 27 26October 27, 2026Article at MinnPost
BNEF ups US energy storage deployment forecast by 30%Hyperscalers’ interest in on-site and nearby energy storage has converted into firm orders this year, the global energy consultancy said last week in its latest industry outlook. Oct 27 26October 27, 2026Article at Utility Dive
On the Market: Blaine retail lots and Minneapolis restaurantsTwin Cities commercial listings include two Blaine retail outlots and two Minneapolis restaurant or mixed-use properties priced at $965,000 and $1.295 million. Oct 22 26October 22, 2026Article at Finance & Commerce
Georgia electric cooperative plans 50-MW home battery deploymentCentral Georgia Electric Membership Corp. plans to use the batteries to reduce system peaks and energy costs as hyperscale data centers seek to connect to its grid. Oct 20 26October 20, 2026Article at Utility Dive
How much PFAS is in Minnesota fish? We often have no idea.The findings do show a yawning gap in testing that would take years to close at the current pace Oct 19 26October 19, 2026Article at minnesotareformer.com
$19M capital raise highlights desiccant HVAC potential: Mojave SystemsLiquid desiccant-based HVAC systems have attracted interest from the federal government for decades. Mojave says the technology is dramatically more efficient than traditional climate control systems. Oct 16 26October 16, 2026Article at Facilities Dive
On the Market: Treatment facility portfolio, apartmentsTwin Cities listings include four behavioral health treatment facilities for $15.59 million and a 13-unit north Minneapolis apartment building for $1.25 million. Oct 15 26October 15, 2026Article at Finance & Commerce
Battery system failures fell 98% in 7 years, but older systems need special care: reportThe Electric Power Research Institute analysis found a dramatic drop in energy storage system failures from 2018 to 2025 amid a host of technology and project improvements. “Early-vintage” systems may require retrofits, however. Oct 14 26October 14, 2026Article at Facilities Dive
Battery system failures fell 98% in 7 years, but older systems need special care: reportThe Electric Power Research Institute analysis found a dramatic drop in energy storage system failures from 2018 to 2025 amid a host of technology and project improvements. Early vintage systems may require retrofits, however. Oct 13 26October 13, 2026Article at Utility Dive
Secretary of State Steve Simon: Minnesota will be ready with ‘war room mentality’ on Election DaySecretary of State Steve Simon said his office is coordinating with partners to prepare for possible Election Day threats or misinformation. Oct 12 26October 12, 2026Article at MinnPost
On the Market: Planned Rosemount warehouseScannell proposes up to 205,380 square feet of warehouse space in Rosemount, while a 55,373-square-foot Alexandria industrial property lists for $2.6 million. Oct 08 26October 08, 2026Article at Finance & Commerce
Constellation and Google go in on nuclear uprates to unlock clean powerThe $4.3 billion deal will add 890 megawatts by upgrading equipment, but the U.S. needs to build — and restart — reactors to spur a true nuclear… Oct 08 26October 08, 2026Article at canarymedia.com
Smart thermostat aggregator rebrands, launches ‘whole-home’ virtual power plantRenew Home is now Everyday Electric. CEO Ben Brown told Utility Dive its flagship Everyday VPP can reduce the need for new centralized generation and mitigate costs for all ratepayers. Oct 07 26October 07, 2026Article at Utility Dive