Exciting news from New York—we're opening the doors to the MEI+ Lab, a new collaborative space where our ecosystem can come together and thrive. Stop by to work alongside us, grab a coffee, or join us for upcoming events.
We're also celebrating a recent project that demonstrates how we're delivering reliable energy with cost savings for communities, sharing insights on the latest industry trends, and highlighting key features from last year that reflect the values and vision driving our work at Madison.
Read on to learn more about the MEI+ Lab and recent insights from the past month!
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We’re excited to announce the completion of construction on Virginia’s first solar array on a closed landfill site. In partnership with Fairfax County, the 5-megawatt installation at the I-95 Landfill in Lorton will transform 37 acres of unused land into affordable, resilient clean energy. Once fully operational, it will save the county an estimated $12 million over 30 years. After breaking ground this summer, we’re proud to have worked with our partners to deliver a project that brings value to the community.
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As demand from AI, data centers, and electrification accelerates, FERC is moving to establish standardized interconnection rules for large electrical loads. The effort aims to improve transparency, planning, and timelines, an important step toward a more reliable, scalable grid.
As utilities prepare for rising load and tighter planning constraints in 2026, the power sector is facing both pressure and possibility. Alongside growing investment needs and reliability challenges, the moment is creating new openings for clean energy, grid upgrades, and long-term infrastructure solutions.
This month marks a key movement in clean energy in the PJM region, along with news in Illinois and California.
PJM’s 2027/2028 capacity auction results point to continued supply tightness, with prices clearing at the cap and higher capacity volumes year over year. The outcome reinforces the growing role of solar and storage in grid reliability and supports long-term revenue certainty for new clean energy projects.
A new Illinois Power Agency report points to strong electricity demand growth, driven by data center expansion in Chicagoland. While higher demand may pressure ComEd rates, it also highlights growing opportunities for local clean energy, including community solar, to support affordability and grid reliability.
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California reached a clean energy milestone in 2024, with renewables supplying a record 52.3% of electricity, led by solar, wind, and hydro. Momentum is expected to continue in 2025, as expanded solar and storage help reduce fossil fuel reliance and advance the state’s clean energy goals.
The MEI+ Lab is a dedicated part of our New York City office designed to work with our ecosystem. We previewed this last year's summit and are excited to announce our team is now thriving in the space. We'll be hosting receptions and many MEI+ Lab events throughout the year. Interested in visiting us? Send your name and details here to be added to our upcoming events list.
Fear & Greed
Richard Walsh’s latest article used the classic Warren Buffett idea — be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful — to explore shifting sentiment in distributed generation infrastructure. The article showed how the industry moved from hype-driven over investment to disciplined value creation, highlighting real mispricing and the opportunities for patient, operationally strong players.
Why Warehouse Rooftop Solar Is Harder Than It Looks
This EQT ThinQ piece pulled back the curtain on the real barriers to large-scale rooftop solar adoption. As Cameron Bard, our Chief Revenue Officer noted, factors like roof design, geography, and local market conditions often determine whether a project pencils—moving the conversation from theory to execution.
Leading with Impact Podcast from the MEI+ Summit
Recorded live at the MEI+ Summit, this special episode explores how bold, purposeful leadership shows up across teams and industries. Hosted by Chief People Officer Cindy N. Gordon, the conversation features Susan Nickey (HASI) and Sanja Kos (ghSMART).
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Michael Wade and Konstantinos Trantopoulos
Twin Transformation is a gripping business novel that explores what happens when artificial intelligence and sustainability collide, and what it really takes to get both right.
Authors Wade and Trantopoulos follow ThermaDynamics, a legacy industrial company racing to reinvent itself by pairing cutting-edge AI with ambitious sustainability goals. Through vivid storytelling and practical insight, the book introduces a clear framework for aligning digital innovation with environmental responsibility, showing leaders how to unlock lasting value at the intersection of AI and sustainability