Week Ahead: EPA Discusses Environmental Justice, RGGI’s Carbon Auction, ND Considers Carbon Pipeline Project
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New Data Centers Significantly Contribute to U.S. Electricity Demand Growth: FERC Summer Assessment
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released its annual summer market and reliability report, providing an outlook for energy markets and electric reliability for the period of June-September 2024. The report forecasts warmer-than-average summer temperatures that increase electricity demand and adequate generating availability, although extreme conditions could challenge specific regions. Data center consumption has been…...
Visual Primer: Virtual Power Plants Garner Attention to Meet Changing Grid Needs
Regulators and lawmakers across the U.S. are increasingly exploring the possibilities of deploying virtual power plants (VPPs) as a cost-effective means to provide grid services. VPPs have garnered attention as fossil fuel-fired power plants retire and renewable energy resources continue to grow amid increasing electricity demand.
Visual Primer: Energy Transition Drives Innovative Actions to Strengthen Grid Reliability and Resilience
The U.S. electric grid is undergoing a significant transformation, with renewable energy sources accounting for an increasing share of the nation's electricity supply. To support this transition, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and various state regulatory commissions have recently announced a series of initiatives aimed at streamlining the deployment of clean energy technologies and improving grid reliability and resilience. Renewable generation accounted for as much as 21 percent of the U.S. electricity supply in 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Battery Storage Growth Prompts Policy Actions to Support Diverse Grid Applications
States across the U.S. are increasingly embracing energy storage solutions to complement their clean energy initiatives. The growing share of renewables continues to drive the… Read the full report …...