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Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, commends the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for its commitment to protecting consumers in its recent order on large load interconnections.

“Over the past year, there has been a lot of angst over how to address consumer concerns around potential cost shifts associated with connecting large energy users, including artificial intelligence data centers, to the grid,” said CEA Executive Vice President for Public Policy and State Affairs Marc Brown. “We look forward to reviewing the final order. FERC appears to have recognized the importance of avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach to large load interconnections, which is consistent with CEA’s position.”

Brown emphasized that data centers play an increasingly important role in America’s national security, economic competitiveness, and digital infrastructure, and that legitimate consumer concerns should be addressed through facts and transparency rather than unsubstantiated fear-mongering on impacts to energy and water systems.

“Hopefully this order will stymie some of the vocal and irrational opposition to data centers. We need to move the conversation beyond broad-based opposition, and toward a more practical, fact-driven evaluation of these projects,” Brown added. “Each data center or large customer, and each interconnection request, should be treated independently and evaluated on its own merits, with proper dialogue with local communities. We appreciate FERC’s approach and its continued focus on protecting customers while supporting the infrastructure needed to power America’s growing digital economy.”

Consumer Energy Alliance | https://consumerenergyalliance.org/

Corvus Energy is proud to announce that it has been awarded the contract to deliver Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for two new river cruise vessels from Scylla Shipping: Riviera Reflection and Harmonie.

Investing in a modern fleet with battery hybrid propulsion

Scylla Shipping continues to invest in innovative, future‑oriented technology as it expands its modern fleet. With advanced battery systems from Corvus Energy, the vessels will be able to enter and moor in ports emission‑free for shorter periods, while also benefiting from improved performance during lock operations and canal transits. The batteries additionally enable effective peak shaving, allowing hotel load and bow‑thruster operations to be supported by a single generator.

The contract was officially signed this week during Advanced Maritime Technology in Amsterdam, underscoring the strong collaboration between the two companies and their shared commitment to sustainable river cruising. With these new orders Corvus will have delivered battery systems a total of 15 ships for Scylla Shipping.

Enormous potential for reducing emissions from inland waterway transport

“There is enormous potential for reducing emissions from inland waterway transport, and Scylla Shipping is clearly leading the way,” says Koen Boerdijk, Corvus Energy. “We are very proud to once again be chosen as their battery supplier. These new orders not only confirm the strong and sustainable cooperation between our companies but also underline the proven efficiency of our battery systems in daily operation.

Corvus Energy will deliver its Orca Energy Storage System (ESS) for the two new vessels. The Orca system is fully ES‑TRIN approved, meaning it complies with the European Standard for Technical Requirements for Inland Navigation vessels. This certification ensures that the battery system meets all safety, design and performance criteria required for operation on Europe’s inland waterways.

Operating on a single generator with battery support significantly reduces engine starts and stops. This results in less wear, fewer operating hours and lower fuel consumption. At the same time, emissions and noise levels are reduced—an important benefit for passengers, crew and the communities along Europe’s rivers.

“Through further electrification and the use of advanced battery systems, we are taking concrete steps toward emission‑free sailing,” says Bart Vos, Technical Director Newbuild & Renovation, Scylla Shipping. “The combination of generator optimization and battery support makes our ships more efficient, more sustainable and ready for the future.”

Corvus Energy | https://corvusenergy.com/

MCE CEO Dawn Weisz’s last day with the agency was Wednesday, June 17. The Board will begin recruitment for a new CEO. Additional information about the process will be provided at a later date. Vicken Kasarjian, MCE’s Chief Operating Officer since 2018, will continue to serve as Acting CEO.

MCE remains committed to its mission to reduce electricity-related greenhouse gas emissions while providing equitable community benefits and cost-competitive clean energy services to customers across its service area. The Board of Directors is confident in the agency’s ability to seamlessly continue operations during this transition.

No further comment on the matter will be provided by MCE staff or members of the Board at this time.

MCE | https://mcecleanenergy.org/

With the Canadian Construction Safety Council (CCSC) set to mandate Type II safety helmets with integrated four-point chin straps on all member job sites effective July 1, 2026, North American safety helmet innovator STUDSON announced its readiness. The STUDSON SHK-1 Full Brim Dual Cert Type II safety helmet is certified under both ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 and CSA Z94.1, providing Canadian construction firms, subcontractors, and site visitors with a proven compliant solution ahead of the effective date.

The CCSC mandate, announced earlier this year, requires all workers, subs, and visitors at member job sites to wear Type II helmets with chin straps to keep headgear securely in place in the event of a fall or impact, starting July 1. The rule represents one of the most significant shifts in Canadian construction head protection in decades and will drastically improve jobsite safety and help prevent traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).

“We designed our Type II dual certified safety helmets to offer significantly improved head protection for industrial athletes across North America,” said Ryan Barnes, CEO, STUDSON. “The industry has been moving toward greater head and face protection for years, thanks to improved technology and greater awareness about protecting the most important asset: the brain. Our helmets are already on job sites across North America, and Canadian organizations can purchase from STUDSON today  to meet the July 1 deadline.”

Built for Industrial Athletes in Canada and The United States

STUDSON’s SHK-1 Full Brim Dual Cert helmet meets both the highest U.S. and Canadian standards, making it a unique option that seamlessly serves workers on cross-border projects or contractors in both the U.S. and Canada. The integrated four-point chin trap system meets the CCSC’s new requirement and delivers the performance required for Type II classification and beyond.

Canadian Workers Already Counting on STUDSON

Emil Anderson, amongst other large General Contractors in Canada, already trusts STUDSON for Type II head protection.

“We made the switch to STUDSON Type II helmets last year, and the crew took to them immediately,” said Steve Howe, vice president, health and safety, Emil Anderson. “We have seen firsthand the benefits of transitioning away from traditional hard hats to STUDSON Type II safety helmets. The fit is comfortable, the chin strap stays in place, and knowing they are certified on both sides of the border simplifies procurement. We encourage others in the industry to make the switch if they have not done so already.”  

Canadian construction firms looking to bring their sites into compliance ahead of the July 1 deadline can order STUDSON dual-certified Type II safety helmets at www.studson.com and from distributors and resellers nationwide. STUDSON’s team is available to assist with bulk orders, site assessment, and CCSC compliance guidance.

STUDSON | www.studson.com

Canadian Construction Safety Council | https://canadianconstructionsafetycouncil.com/

Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company, announced that it began production shipments of its IQ9S-3P Commercial Microinverter, the company's most powerful microinverter currently available across the United States. Built with advanced gallium nitride (GaN) technology, the IQ9S-3P Commercial Microinverter supports high-wattage solar panels up to 770 W and connects directly to three-phase 480Y/277 V (wye) grid configurations without requiring external transformers.

Safe harbor orders for IQ9S-3P Commercial Microinverters remain open and should be placed before July 4, 2026, to help customers secure equipment ahead of upcoming federal tax credit deadlines. Safe harbor orders placed before the deadline are expected to ship soon after, allowing customers to lock in eligibility while finalizing project designs. Tax credit eligibility varies based on applicable legal requirements and individual project details.

IQ9S-3P Commercial Microinverters support 18 A of continuous DC current, deliver up to 548 VA of continuous output power, and are designed for high-wattage solar panels up to 770 W. This helps optimize the DC/AC ratio and may increase energy production from each module, making IQ9S-3P Commercial Microinverters ideal for commercial projects using 600 W to 770 W panels. Advanced GaN technology enables high performance and cooler operation under normal operating conditions, and an industry-leading CEC weighted efficiency of 97.5%.

"Module wattages keep climbing, and the IQ9S-3P Commercial Microinverter is built for exactly where the industry is headed," said Eric Edler, project manager at Eland Electric Corporation. "With 548 VA of output and support for panels up to 770 W, we can plan high-density commercial rooftops with fewer compromises. Now that the product is shipping, we're ready to put it to work."

"At Detail Solar, we service multiple large commercial arrays," said Paul Zimmer Sr., founder and owner of Detail Solar LLC. "The most exciting thing to me about the IQ9S-3P Microinverter is that we are going to get the reliability of Enphase microinverters in 480 V commercial systems. Commercial central inverters fail regularly, causing downtime for large portions of the array, whereas Enphase microinverters just work. And if one does fail, it's only one panel down."

Detail Solar recently utilized IQ9N-3P Commercial Microinverters to repower a commercial solar array at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. The first phase retrofitted 30 kW of the university's 988 kW system, replacing aging string inverters with Enphase panel-level architecture to help restore energy production and improve long-term reliability. Read about the case study on the Enphase website.

IQ9S-3P Commercial Microinverters are designed to meet rigorous grid compliance standards, including UL 1741-SB and IEEE 1547-2018. They include rapid shutdown, phase balancing, voltage and frequency ride-through, and loss-of-phase detection to support grid safety and system reliability. Enphase microinverter systems convert DC to AC at each panel, eliminating long high-voltage DC runs used in traditional string inverter designs and delivering a safer, all-AC architecture on the roof. Enphase microinverters help increase energy production in shaded or uneven roof conditions and provide per-panel monitoring through the Enphase® App.

IQ9S-3P Commercial Microinverters that are manufactured in U.S. facilities with domestic content may qualify as “FEOC compliant” (see Enphase website for details on “FEOC compliant” products) and may help certain eligible projects qualify for domestic content bonus tax credits, subject to project-specific requirements and applicable laws. The products also comply with Buy America Act standards for federal direct procurement contracts.

Enphase IQ9 Commercial Microinverters connect to the IQ® Gateway Commercial Pro, the communication and control hub for Enphase commercial systems. The gateway enables real-time monitoring, energy management, remote firmware updates, export limiting, and other advanced grid features, subject to system configuration and operating conditions. It also offers flexible connectivity and setup through the Enphase® Installer App.

"The IQ9S-3P Commercial Microinverter extends Enphase's panel-level architecture to higher-power 480 V commercial projects," said Aaron Gordon, senior vice president and general manager of the systems business unit at Enphase Energy. "By manufacturing this product in the United States and shipping it ahead of key safe harbor deadlines, we expect it may help customers build more efficiently, address federal sourcing requirements, and move forward with greater confidence, depending on project conditions."

The IQ9S-3P Commercial Microinverter is backed by an industry-leading 25-year limited warranty, while the IQ Gateway Commercial Pro comes with a 15-year limited warranty. Certain Enphase products may qualify as FEOC compliant under IRS Notice 2025-08. Customers should consult their legal and tax advisors to confirm eligibility.

Enphase Energy | https://enphase.com/

Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced that its subsidiary, New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) has completed upgrades to nearly 13 miles of transmission lines in Allegany and Steuben Counties. The Line 932 project began last September and was completed in May, three months ahead of schedule thanks to NYSEG crews, including 13 lineworkers from International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 10. The project was also completed under the original budget estimates and saved New York ratepayers more than $2 million.

“Completing this major transmission project ahead of schedule and under budget reflects Avangrid’s continued focus on delivering smart, efficient investments that strengthen the grid while providing real value to our customers across New York,” said Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda. “Investments like these are essential to building a more reliable and affordable energy system that enables New York’s economic development.”

NYSEG replaced 58 aging structures along 12.8 miles of line. These replacements improve the transmission system’s reliability and resiliency. The replacements also allow NYSEG to move forward with its plan to add a power flow control device near the Bennett Substation in Hornell to help regulate voltage more effectively. The project will help increase capacity and reliability of the local transmission system and allows existing and future generation facilities to connect to the grid.

The Line 932 project also provided lineworker apprentices with the opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience in climbing structures.

“This project showcases the best qualities of union labor,” said Roman Cefali, business manager of IBEW Local 10. “Our journeymen bring an unmatched expertise, while apprentices gain hands-on experience that will help shape their careers. NYSEG’s Line 932 project is the perfect example of building critical infrastructure that powers our region’s future while also investing in the next generation of lineworkers.”

Line 932 is the first major project to be completed within NYSEG’s Powering New York program, an initiative designed to increase grid reliability and capacity and to support New York State’s energy goals. Several more projects are planned. All told, the program includes improvements to 25 substations and 420 miles of high-voltage lines. Approval of those projects is currently under consideration by the NY Public Service Commission and will help ensure the continued delivery of safe and reliable power to customers.

Avangrid | http://www.avangrid.com

During the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2026, Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, announced an agreement with AMEA Power, one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies in the region, for the Amunet II 500MW wind project in Egypt. The announcement follows the successful commissioning of AMEA Power's 500MW Wind Power Plant in Ras Ghareb, Egypt, in June 2025. As the largest wind farm in Africa, the project demonstrated AMEA Power's ability to successfully develop and commission utility-scale renewable energy projects at pace and scale.

Delivered in collaboration with Envision Energy, it reinforced investor confidence in the bankability and scalability of large-scale renewable energy developments while establishing a strong foundation for continued collaboration between the two companies.

Amunet II is AMEA Power's second utility-scale wind project in Egypt. Upon completion, the company's combined wind power capacity in the country will reach 1GW, supporting Egypt's renewable energy ambitions and accelerating its transition towards a cleaner, and more diversified energy mix.

"From Amunet I to Amunet II, our partnership with AMEA Power has evolved into a strategic collaboration built on trust, innovation and long-term value creation," said Kane Xu, Senior Vice President of Envision Energy. "The project demonstrates the scalability of our partnership model and the value of global collaboration in advancing the energy transition. Today, Egypt is increasingly playing a key role in the global energy transition. Envision will continue to leverage our leading technologies and global execution capabilities to deliver reliable and efficient clean energy solutions across Egypt and the wider MENA region, supporting a more sustainable energy future."

"The successful delivery of our 500MW wind project in Ras Ghareb, Egypt, demonstrated what can be achieved when strong partners share a common vision and commitment to execution. The Amunet II project marks the next phase of our collaboration with Envision Energy and reflects our continued confidence in Egypt's renewable energy sector. Together, these projects will bring our wind portfolio in Egypt to 1GW, supporting the country's energy transition while creating lasting economic and social value," said Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of AMEA Power.

Envision Energy | https://www.envision-group.com/