The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and NERC’s Regional Entities have initiated a joint performance review of the bulk power system during the cold weather events during January, which included a multi-day polar vortex that impacted majority of the U.S. with colder weather from January 19-24. During the…...
The California Public Utilities Commission on Jan. 30 updated its electric transmission siting rules to streamline planning and permitting processes and expedite transmission infrastructure projects. The changes to the process are part of proceedings initiated in May 2023 and modifications to General Order 131-D to accelerate new transmission upgrade projects as California’s electric demand increases…....
As electricity demand soars, nuclear power is emerging as a key solution to ensure grid stability and achieve net-zero emissions goals. More recently, increasing…Read the full report…...
The average natural gas spot price at the majority of the main trading hubs in the Lower 48 states declined during 2024 compared to the previous year in real terms, according to an Feb. 3 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The price decline can be attributed to mild winter temperatures, robust U.S…....
