EUCI

06/17/2026

🎉 We are thrilled to announce the winners of the first-ever EUCI Women in Energy Leadership Awards!

Congratulations to Kaye Ceille, CEO of Sterling Solutions, recipient of the Executive of the Year Award, and Laticia Holbert, Senior Manager of Workforce Development at ComEd, recipient of the Rising Star of the Year Award.

Their exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication are helping shape the future of the energy industry.

Congratulations again to our award winners and thank you to everyone who helped make this inaugural awards program such a success!

06/17/2026

This week's Mitigating Constructability and Engineering Challenges in Electric Transmission Siting course was a tremendous success!

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Denver for engaging discussions on transmission siting, routing, constructability, engineering design, risk mitigation, GIS-based modeling, and project ex*****on best practices.

A special thank you to our expert instructors and partners at SWCA Environmental Consultants and Commonwealth Associates, Inc. for sharing their knowledge, experience, and practical insights. Their expertise helped attendees better understand how integrating engineering and constructability considerations early in the siting process can reduce risk and improve project outcomes.

Thank you to all who attended and contributed to the conversation. We look forward to seeing you at a future EUCI event!

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06/17/2026

The proposed $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy by NextEra Energy could reshape the utility landscape. While many analysts expect the deal to close, it's unclear whether this is a one-time transaction or the beginning of a broader wave of utility mergers as electricity demand continues to grow.

Key questions:

• Will other utilities pursue mergers to gain scale?

• How will regulators respond?

• What impact could larger utilities have on customers and the grid?

Read more: https://www.euci.com/nextera-dominion-merger-to-close-but-it-isnt-clear-if-this-sets-the-stage-for-more-deals/

The $67-billion merger of NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy is expected to close, according to an S&P Global survey of analysts, but there was no consensus on whether the deal is a one-off or the start of a round of mergers.

06/11/2026

Xcel Energy's proposed $225 million electric rate increase in Colorado is sparking debate about one of the utility industry's biggest challenges: balancing critical grid investments with customer affordability.

The rate request would help fund reliability improvements, grid modernization, and other infrastructure needs, but it would also increase costs for customers already facing higher utility bills.

Read more: https://www.euci.com/xcel-energy-seeks-a-record-225-million-electricity-rate-increase-in-colorado/

Xcel Energy is proposing a $225 million electric rate increase in Colorado – the largest the state has ever seen – with the support of its largest corporate customers and the electrical workers union.

06/03/2026

CAISO has approved a $6.7 billion transmission expansion plan to support growing electricity demand, strengthen reliability, and advance the state's clean energy goals. The plan highlights the increasing need for grid infrastructure to keep pace with electrification, data centers, and other large loads.

Read more: https://www.euci.com/california-set-for-6-7-billion-in-transmission-expansions-to-deal-with-growing-load/

The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) received the greenlight for a $6.7 billion plan to build 38 transmission projects over the next 10 years mainly to meet growing demands for electricity.

05/20/2026

U.S. upstream oil & gas M&A activity surged to a two-year high in Q1 2026, reaching $38 billion in deals driven largely by major corporate consolidation activity. As market volatility, energy demand, and commodity pricing continue reshaping the industry, strategic acquisitions are playing a critical role in positioning companies for long-term growth.

The latest analysis explores what’s driving the resurgence in dealmaking, how higher oil prices may influence future transactions, and what industry leaders should watch as consolidation accelerates across the sector.

Read more: https://www.euci.com/first-quarter-2026-oil-and-gas-ma-hits-two-year-high-driven-by-corporate-deals/

First quarter 2026 U.S. upstream O&G sector M&A hit a quarterly two-year high – $36 billion – before activity cooled

05/14/2026

Global demand for solar is accelerating fast. China’s solar exports hit a record 68 GW in March alone, driven by rising energy insecurity, high fossil fuel prices, and countries rushing to expand clean energy capacity.

A fascinating look at how the global energy crisis is reshaping the future of energy and why solar deployment is growing at an unprecedented pace.

Read more: https://www.euci.com/china-sees-a-record-surge-in-solar-exports-spurred-by-the-global-energy-crisis/

The global energy crisis and a pending increase in export costs spurred a month-over-month doubling in March of Chinese PV solar exports to a record 68 GW

05/06/2026

Electricity prices are rising faster than many households and businesses realize. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), electric prices have jumped 9% year over year, driven by increasing investments in grid infrastructure and higher fuel costs.

As demand continues to grow from electrification, data centers, and economic expansion, understanding what is driving these costs is becoming essential for utilities, regulators, and energy professionals alike.

Read more: https://www.euci.com/electric-prices-jump-9-year-over-year-on-rising-investments-and-fuel-costs-eia-says/

Following a trend spurred by investments, rising gas prices, and growing demand, the year-over-year national average electric revenue rose 9%

04/29/2026

MISO projects a 35% surge in peak demand over the next decade—largely driven by the rapid growth of data centers. This unprecedented demand is reshaping how utilities plan, build, and manage infrastructure.

What does this mean for grid reliability, capacity planning, and future investment?

Read more: https://www.euci.com/miso-projects-a-35-surge-in-peak-demand-in-the-next-10-years-driven-by-data-centers/

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) expects its peak load will grow about 35% in the next 10 years to163 gigawatts (GW), spurred primarily by data center development

04/22/2026

U.S. natural gas exports are on track to surge nearly 30% by 2027, driven by a wave of new LNG export facilities coming online and growing global demand.

As the U.S. strengthens its position as the world’s leading LNG exporter, expanding infrastructure and rising exports to regions like Europe and Mexico are reshaping global energy markets and increasing the strategic importance of natural gas.

With capacity expanding and market dynamics shifting, utilities and energy leaders must prepare for the impacts on pricing, reliability, and long-term planning.

Read more: https://www.euci.com/u-s-natural-gas-exports-set-to-rise-30-by-2027-spurred-by-new-lng-facilities/

U.S. natural gas net exports are set to rise nearly 30% by 2027, spurred by five new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities