The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff on Dec. 16 issued its seventeenth annual report on demand response and advanced metering. From 2020 to 2021, demand resource totals in the wholesale markets rose by about 1,833 megawatts representing a 6 percent annual increase. The estimated advanced meter penetration rates nationwide for each of the residential,…...
As the transition to a carbon-free grid relies on the integration of diverse renewable energy resources, the need for long-duration energy storage has become more essential. Storage systems capable of supplying energy for 10 hours or more, or adequate stored energy to provide firm capacity to the grid have been garnering attention to accommodate renewables and support grid stability.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Nov. 30 announced the start of of construction activities of the Champlain Hudson Power Express, a 1,250-megawatt transmission line that will supply hydropower from Canada to New York city. This initiative, planned to be commissioned in 2026, will help the state achieve its goals under the 2019 Climate Leadership…...
Across the U.S. between January 2016 and August 2022, wind plant capacity factors reached their highest levels in March and April and were at their lowest in July and August, according to a Nov. 30 report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Geographical variations in wind resource potential implies wind production varies significantly across regions…....
The New York Independent System Operator on Nov. 28 reported that power supply in the state is projected to be adequate this winter, to fulfil estimated peak demand requirements, with 43,184 megawatts (MW) of electricity supply available. The grid operator projects peak demand for winter 2022-23 to reach 23,893 MW, an increase of 658 MW…...
Efforts to preserve and expand the U.S. nuclear fleet are figuring more prominently across the U.S., spurred by the growing demand for emission-free energy. In particular, policy actions and initiatives are geared towards making nuclear power more competitive.
The U.S. Energy Department on Nov. 22 announced a new funding opportunity worth $550 million through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, or EECBG, program that will reinforce community-based clean energy projects across the country to support local government and the deployment of clean energy technologies. The funding sponsored by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment…...
Ambitious federal goals and initiatives to boost offshore wind power generation, coupled with state commitments, are opening new frontiers for the industry. Recent developments reflect the growing emphasis on transmission infrastructure upgrades and regional planning required to make these goals a reality.
The U.S. Energy Department on Nov. 18 announced $13 billion in new funding opportunities for the growth and modernization of the U.S. power grid. The Grid Resilience Innovative Partnership, or GRIP, program and the Transmission Facilitation Program, funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, collectively represent the largest federal direct investment in infrastructure…...
Michigan’s distributed energy program experienced a 37 percent surge in participation in 2021 with 14,262 customers and 14,446 installations, according to the Michigan Public Service Commission’s annual Distributed Generation report. In this program, the customers generate their own electricity to reduce their electricity bill and reduce their dependence on the utility companies. Generation capacity from…...