Utilities
Avista Makes Annual Price Adjustment Requests in Washington
Filings include a reduction for natural gas customers in advance of the heating season; electric rates would remain nearly unchanged SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista (NYSE: AVA) – Avista’s Washington natural gas customers would see lower monthly bills this winter under annual rate adjustment requests the company filed today with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC). These filings seek to true-up the level of costs in customer rates with the actual
Tidewater Utilities Announces Second Customer Bill Credit Using PFAS Litigation Proceeds
DOVER, Del., Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tidewater Utilities, Inc. (Tidewater), a water service provider and wholly owned subsidiary of Middlesex Water Company, today announced that it will refund approximately $0.5 million to customers through a bill credit. The refund is funded by proceeds received from litigation addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Tidewater will issue one-time credit to its customers on their September 2026 water bill. Based on current estimates, the
Industry Leaders Call for Cooling Security to Become a National Priority as India Accelerates Towards Viksit Bharat 2047
Grundfos-led roundtable at ISHRAE CoOL Conclave 3.0 identifies district cooling as a strategic enabler of energy security, sustainable urbanization, and net-zero growth COIMBATORE, India, Aug. 25, 2026 -- As India experiences unprecedented urban growth, rising temperatures, and increasing demand for cooling, industry leaders, policymakers, urban planners, utilities, developers, academics, and sustainability experts convened at ISHRAE CoOL Conclave 3.0 in Coimbatore to discuss one critical question: how can India secure its cooling future while continuing its path towards sustainable growth and Viksit Bharat 2047?
California Energy Commission, California Public Utilities Commission and Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission Sign Landmark Memorandum of Intent to Advance Clean Energy Collaboration
ISGF Facilitated Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Renewable Energy Integration, Grid Modernization, Energy Storage and Transportation Electrification between California and Rajasthan NEW DELHI , July 28, 2026 -- The California Energy Commission (CEC) , the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) , and the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) have executed a landmark Memorandum of Intent (MoI) on 25 June 2026 , establishing a strategic collaboration framework for advancing clean energy technologies, grid modernization, renewable energy integration, energy efficiency, transportation electrification, long-duration energy storage, renewable energy forecasting, and grid reliability.
Sunsure Energy commissions 105 MWp solar plant in Mahoba; kicks off Uttar Pradesh's first green power evacuation under Green Energy Corridor-II
Kabrai Project, commissioned in record 4 months, takes Sunsure s operational capacity in UP to 365 MWp NEW DELHI , May 30, 2026 -- Sunsure Energy, India s preferred Round-the-Clock renewable energy solutions provider for leading businesses and utilities, today announced that it has commissioned the 105 MWp project in Uttar Pradesh s Mahoba District in record 4 months from PPA signing. The project is the first solar project to evacuate green power under the state government s Green Energy Corridor-II (GEC-II) project a landmark milestone in Uttar Pradesh s clean energy transition.
UST Increases SAP Transformation Portfolio with Acquisition of Taciti
Addition of prominent SAP Silver Partner brings global enterprise relationships as well as enhanced expertise and innovation to UST s SAP offerings BENGALURU, India , May 5, 2026 -- UST , a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has acquired Taciti Consulting , a boutique SAP Silver Partner specializing in strategic, large-scale ERP transformation projects. This strategic move will boost UST s presence in highly complex fields where Taciti has established itself as a leading global provider of bespoke ERP solutions including Hi-Tech, semiconductors, manufacturing, and utilities. The acquisition of Taciti positions UST to further expand its business relationships with enterprises in the Asian and North American markets.
Cisco Research: Industrial AI Moves into Physical Operations, Readiness Gaps Determine Scale
News Summary Two thirds of industrial organizations have moved to active AI deployments in live operational environments. Network readiness and security posture are cited as the primary factors shaping how quickly and safely organizations scale AI across connected assets, machines, and sites. Strong IT/OT collaboration correlates with greater confidence in scaling AI, more stable network infrastructure, and stronger emphasis on cybersecurity. SAN JOSE, Calif. , April 7, 2026 -- Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced the release of its latest annual industrial research report, the State of Industrial AI Report, examining how critical infrastructure like factories, utilities, and transportation systems are accelerating their direct deployments of AI. The report provides a data driven view into how industrial organizations are adopting AI, the challenges they face as AI moves into live operations, and the opportunities created as AI becomes embedded in physical systems, infrastructure, and workflows.
Sunsure Energy Signs 3 Consecutive PPAs with Wonder Cement; Delivering 30 MWp Across Maharashtra & UP
Wonder Cement to source up to 67% of power consumption through Renewable Energy, reducing 33,000 metric tonnes of CO 2 emissions every year NEW DELHI , April 7, 2026 -- Sunsure Energy, India s preferred Round-the-Clock renewable energy solutions provider for leading businesses and utilities, has signed 3 consecutive long-term solar open-access power purchase agreements (PPA) with Wonder Cement. Through the continued partnership, Sunsure has begun supplying power to Wonder Cement s facilities in Dhule, Maharashtra and Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, from its 150 MWp plant in Solapur and 49 MWp plant in Augasi, respectively.