Lisa Canty

𝗥𝗙𝗣: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 ♨️ The Maryland Clean Energy Center is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to develop a public-private partnership plan that roadmaps clean energy deployment in #Baltimore, particularly district geothermal. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://bit.ly/3LAXPU0 The selected vendor will design a plan that builds partnerships, reduces soft costs, recommends governance structures for district or network geothermal system, and identifies a prioritized pipeline of projects, at least 50% of which will serve low-income and disadvantaged communities. While district geothermal is the focus, the plan may also explore connections to solar, storage, and broader building decarbonization strategies aligned with Baltimore’s 2045 carbon neutrality goals. Visit our website for more information, including the RFP schedule of events.

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Massachusetts’ regulators and utilities are working out a mutually beneficial way to share the costs of the grid upgrades required to build more community solar. Here's the story: https://ow.ly/sUkk50W41Ze #Solar #Massachusetts #Utilities #CommunitySolar #CleanEnergy

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Following NYSERDA’s memo outlining likely costs of compliance with CLCPA, the Orange County Partnership President & CEO Conor Eckert issued the following statement on a practical and data-driven approach to energy policy.

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Pennsylvania is poised to be a hotbed of new data center activity, with a region plentiful in natural gas and a regulatory framework that welcomes digital infrastructure growth. TECfusions is proud to join today's Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit where President Donald Trump and Senator Dave McCormick are expected to announce $70 billion in energy and AI investments.

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#HostingJournalist #DataCenter Investment giant Blackstone has announced a major commitment to the future of Pennsylvania’s digital infrastructure, with more than $25 billion earmarked to develop data centers and expand the region’s energy capabilities. The funds, managed through Blackstone Infrastructure and Blackstone Real Estate, are aimed at catalyzing an additional $60 billion in follow-on investment, further positioning the Commonwealth as a critical node in the growing U.S. digital economy. The investment will be led in part by QTS Realty Trust, Blackstone’s data center platform and the world’s largest independent data center operator. QTS has already acquired land parcels across northeastern Pennsylvania with plans to develop and operate next-generation data center campuses. The company is also expected to issue a Request for Information (RFI) to identify other localities in the state that could host similar developments. QTS’s expansion in Pennsylvania underscores the region’s increasing importance to hyperscalers and enterprise customers seeking scalable, cost-efficient infrastructure to support AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation initiatives. According to QTS co-CEO Tag Greason, the state’s abundant, affordable energy - representing 20% of the U.S. natural gas supply - makes it uniquely positioned to power the demands of artificial intelligence and high-density compute workloads. Construction on the first sites is expected to begin before the end of 2028, pending regulatory and utility approvals. Pennsylvania's new permitting system, known as Fast Track, will be used to accelerate development timelines and facilitate the rapid deployment of AI-related infrastructure. JV with PPL Corporation In parallel, Blackstone has entered into a joint venture with PPL Corporation, a leading utility headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The venture will focus on building new natural gas power generation assets to support the state’s energy needs as demand from digital infrastructure continues to grow. This dual-pronged strategy reflects Blackstone’s broader investment thesis, which prioritizes digital infrastructure and energy as high-conviction themes. Company executives emphasized the importance of aligning with public-sector goals and local communities to create long-term, sustainable outcomes. “We’re thrilled to be investing behind two of our highest conviction themes - digital infrastructure and energy - in a part of the country that is ideally situated to support and expand America’s leading position in the AI revolution,” said Jon Gray, President and COO of Blackstone. The initiative also carries significant economic implications. Blackstone estimates that QTS and its clients will generate or support more than 6,000 jobs annually during a decade-long development phase, and over 3,000 permanent jobs once operations are underway. The company has pledged to work closely…

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Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) has entered into a five-year joint agreement with xBridge innovation program partner BioFlyte, Inc. – a biothreat security company – to promote its technology in aviation environments. PIT – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – was the first airport to deploy BioFlyte’s mass spectrometers. Check out the full story via the link in the comments 👇 Travis McNichols Todd Sickles Daniel Coleman Ryan Ghee Marta Dimitrova Corrie Thompson Michael Butcher Kerry Parks Sadie Duvall #FTEInnovationHub #airports #aviation #customerexperience #passengerexperience #innovation

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⛽ Gas station owners on Long Island believe the conflict in Iran won't have major impacts on gas prices in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Chris Daniello, of the Long Island Gasoline Retailers Association, said owners of gas stations are optimistic because of robust domestic gas production in recent years. "A few years ago, we had no domestic discussion," Daniello said. "Now our domestic production has been increasing." "We might not see that much of a spike in the prices," he said, noting they’re up “a few pennies” in recent weeks. If there are increases, owners don't believe they'll be long-lasting for the more than 500 gas stations on the Island. Daniello said when gas prices increase significantly, people don't fill up as much and are less likely to buy stuff from the convenience stores. 🎤 Sophia Hall reports 📸 Wirestock, Joan D. Squared via Getty Images 🔊 Tune into 1010 WINS at 92.3 FM for more local news #nyc #newyorkcity #nycnews #longisland #longislandnews #suffolkcounty #nassaucounty

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The latest edition of the Regulatory Record is out! 📰 Highlights include welcoming a new team member Catelyn Sweeney as Regulatory Policy Specialist, the release of our report on utility “direct transfer trip” requirements, two stakeholder workshops on integrated distribution planning, and work to help New Hampshire improve its interconnection rules for DERs. We also continued state-level engagement to ensure that DERs can connect to the grid efficiently and cost-effectively in states like California, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, and Washington. Check out the newsletter now at https://ow.ly/Xaan50Wu5Sc & sign up for the Regulatory Record newsletter by checking Regulatory Engagement in the list of topics: https://lnkd.in/e7shFugD!

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Under Pennsylvania’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act (AEPS), developers must show “site control” before an interconnection application can move forward. Andrew Miller notes that while deeds and leases clearly qualify, options to lease or easement agreements can also meet the standard—if they give the developer unilateral control and fully define the project rights. In short, well-drafted agreements equal strong site control. Get more details here: https://lnkd.in/eM-dJCCZ MPL Law Firm helps renewable energy developers ensure their site agreements satisfy interconnection and legal requirements. #RenewableEnergy #SolarDevelopment #LandUseLaw

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Did you know there's $3.8 BILLION in energy efficiency funding available to NJ healthcare and industrial facilities through Triennium 2? 💰 💰 💰 The audits are free and make a great starting point for your efficiency infrastructure plan. Our latest article is an insider's look at navigating the complex process of utility-administered funding. The key? Strategic data and analysis that proves your ROI. Read all about it here: https://loom.ly/Jg1V-0o #EnergyEfficiency #NewJerseyBusiness #Triennium2 #HealthcareFacilities

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🗞️ Governor Shapiro Releases Full Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Standards to Protect Pennsylvanians and Establish Strict Guardrails to Hold Data Center Developers Accountable ✔️ The Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) initiative establishes strict standards that data centers must comply with to receive support from the Commonwealth. ✔️ The Shapiro Administration is also rolling out a new local government toolkit through the Governor’s Center for Local Government Services (GCLGS) to help municipalities navigate data center proposals and make informed decisions that work best for their communities. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9EiiJkH https://lnkd.in/eXUXXP_T

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https://lnkd.in/eFs8e8Uk On February 12, 2026, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities certified the results of the State’s 25th annual Basic Generation Service (BGS) auction — setting electricity supply prices for most New Jersey residents and businesses beginning June 1. The results? 📊 Relatively stable overall ⚡ Slight increases for some utilities 📉 Decreases for others Estimated residential supply changes: • Atlantic City Electric: +0.11% • JCP&L: +1.6% • PSE&G: −1.8% • Rockland Electric: −0.7% These results reflect broader wholesale market conditions within PJM Interconnection, including capacity pricing dynamics and the continued impact of the price collar mechanism. Here’s the bigger takeaway: Energy affordability remains front and center. As demand grows from electrification, AI, data centers, and industrial expansion, supply adequacy and generation development matter more than ever. New Jersey’s future depends on building reliable, dispatchable generation at scale — alongside modern transmission and grid infrastructure — to keep prices stable and protect ratepayers. The Advanced Industrial Revolution is here. The question is whether we build the energy backbone to support it. #EnergyPolicy #NJBPU #PJM #EnergyMarkets #GridReliability #Affordability #NewJersey

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Data centers are clearly a hot topic! David Flynn also participated in a recent Buffalo Business First Table of Experts panel, including Ikram Massabini (MVP Network Consulting), Luke Marchiori (EnergyMark, LLC) and Sean Farrell (TeraWulf) and moderated by John Tebeau, to discuss why they are a good idea for the Western New York area. An article featuring the discussion was published in the Buffalo Business First. https://lnkd.in/efpbkBw3

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The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved the procurement of a consultant to examine alternative utility business models aimed at lowering electricity costs for customers. The review will explore potential regulatory reforms, including performance-based ratemaking, multi-year rate plans and reductions to utility returns on equity. The consultant will also evaluate least-cost resource testing and securitization tools to determine which combination of changes could deliver long-term savings for ratepayers while maintaining industry certainty and supporting reliability investments. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ecS2JaWu

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BREAKING NEWS: EDA Tech Hubs – including the Greater Philadelphia Region Precision Medicine Tech Hub (PROPEL Tech Hub), developed by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania and regional partners – will get another shot at funding. The U.S. Department of Commerce plans to open applications for another funding round this summer and announce awardees in 2026, according to Technical.ly 📰. 🌐PROPEL Tech Hub could help to transform the region into a global leader in precision medicine by accelerating the development and manufacturing of cutting-edge technologies, building a pipeline to sustainable jobs, and expanding access to life-changing healthcare. https://brnw.ch/21wT5z0 #BenFranklin4PA

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