At the same time, investor-owned utilities are planning at least $1.4 trillion in capital expenditures by 2030, so the pipeline of rate increases may break still more records yet.
Utilities are shifting from pilot projects to full deployment of AI and geospatial tools to improve outage management and infrastructure maintenance, but face barriers like data silos and legacy systems that hinder enterprise-wide adoption.
The order emphasizes the importance of seamless coordination between regional grid operators and neighboring authorities to enhance reliability and market efficiency amid expanding regional participation and complex transmission operations.
The summit brought together emergency management, utilities, and local leaders to review Mississippi's storm response, focusing on operational challenges, mutual aid coordination, and initiatives like Superpower Mississippi to enhance future resilience...
