Power Alley 10/14/2026

Power Alley™, by Industria Partners, is a collection of articles focusing on trends and transactions across the electrical infrastructure value chain. 

Chart of the Week: 

Investor-owned utilities have requested $23.1 billion in electric and gas rate increases in 2026, including a record $4.5 billion filed with regulators in the third quarter. – Utility Dive

Recent Market News:

• The U.S. Department of Energy announced plans to lower electricity costs and strengthen grid reliability by supporting the Tennessee Valley Authority in funding 84 transmission and distribution projects across eight states, expected to add ~2.5 gigawatts of grid capacity. – US DOE
• US power consumption ‌is expected to rise to record highs in 2026 and 2027, driven by AI-hungry data centers and electrification according to the US Energy Information Administration’s Short-Term Energy Outlook. – Reuters
• Utilities are trying to filter out legitimate from phantom data center projects by imposing higher electricity rates, longer-term contracts, collateral requirements, and steep fees for engineering studies. – The Wall Street Journal

Transactions:

• 10/13/2026: Endure Critical Solutions acquired Precise Power’s UPS services division, a provider of UPS maintenance, battery services, and emergency power support. – PR Newswire
• 10/12/2026: Integrated Power Services acquired Bold Renewables, a provider of field service, spare parts, and preventive maintenance for solar and wind assets. – IPS
• 10/7/2026: Lonestar Electric Supply acquired Redstone Electric Supply, a distributor of electrical equipment, parts, and lighting solutions. – Lonestar Electric Supply
• 10/7/2026: Integrated Power Services (Searchlight Capital) acquired Belyea Company, a provider of medium- and high-voltage electrical power equipment, portable substations, and services. – GlobeNewswire
• 10/7/2026: Thermo Systems acquired PKM Panel Systems, a manufacturer of electrical control panels. – citybiz 
• 10/7/2026: Interconnect Cable Technologies acquired Trinity Manufacturing, a cable and wire harness manufacturer. – smttoday
• 10/6/2026: Kohlberg acquired a majority interest in Advanced Industrial Devices, a provider of highly engineered automation and control solutions to mission-critical infrastructure. – Business Wire
• 10/5/2026: GenServe, a provider of backup power solutions acquired D Square Energy, Static Power, Alternative Power Solutions, and 1st Class Generator Services. – GenServe
• 10/5/2026: Norlee Group (Heartwood Partners) acquired IEM Electric, an industrial electrical contractor providing controls, automation, and maintenance capabilities. – PR Newswire

In-Depth Read:
Rising AI demand boosts case for new US trunk power lines – Reuters

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