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Amid acquisition, Energy Vault keeps close watch on Trump’s bulk-power order, executive says

Energy Vault tracks US bulk-power policy changes amid regional expansion plans

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards··United States
Amid acquisition, Energy Vault keeps close watch on Trump’s bulk-power order, executive says

Grid-scale storage provider Energy Vault is tracking federal regulatory developments concerning a bulk-power order while managing an ongoing acquisition process. Company executives indicated they are seeking commercial opportunities across major regional transmission operators, including Texas, PJM Interconnection, and the Southwest Power Pool.

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