A powerful windstorm in the Inland Northwest has left more than 5,000 customers in the dark. Avista and Clearwater Power crews continue to work around the clock to restore electricity, though many still await resolution.

New York’s six investor-owned utilities are collaborating to develop a unified framework for rising electricity demands. State regulators want to ensure that progress toward clean energy remains affordable and sustainable for consumers. This directive marks a concerted shift toward more integrated power planning.