In this issue, learn how microgrids can strengthen energy reliability and reduce reliance on aging utility grids. But the grid can’t keep up with surging data-center power needs, so we outline the regions, tools, and overlooked power corridors poised to shape AI expansion. We also review commercial and industrial power-demand trends, and highlight a project that shares a $800M U.S. Department of Energy allocation for SMR nuclear generation. Read on to learn more.
—Theresa Houck, Senior Editor
