iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF News - September 2026
FERC Approves PJM Reforms for Special Auction as Data-Center Demand Surges
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved significant capacity market reforms proposed by PJM, the largest grid operator in the United States....
DOE Commits $2 Billion to Grid Upgrades, Driven by AI Growth
The U.S. Department of Energy will invest nearly $2 billion across 31 projects in 26 states to modernize the aging power grid. This initiative aims to prevent...
EPA repeals power plant emission rules, citing $310 billion in savings
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized the repeal of 2024 regulations governing power plant greenhouse gas emissions. Administrator Lee Zeldin...
EPA Repeals Power Plant Carbon Rules, Easing Utility Regulatory Burdens
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a partial repeal of the 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards. This decision removes most greenhouse gas...
NextEra and Dominion double bill credits, seeking Virginia merger approval
NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy announced an enhanced benefits package for Virginia to secure regulatory approval for their proposed merger. The new...
Google signs 22-year Fortum nuclear deal, backing Finnish plant extension
Fortum signed a 22-year power purchase agreement with Google to supply Finnish data centers with nuclear energy. The contract covers a significant portion of...
PJM Declares Emergency to Prevent Blackouts, Driven by Intense Heatwave
The U.S. Department of Energy warned of escalating blackout risks as an intense heatwave strains the nation’s largest electric grid. PJM Interconnection issued...