Rapid growth in both new generation and large electricity loads is prompting regulators, utilities, and grid operators to rethink interconnection rules. The focus is shifting beyond…Read the full report …...
Rapid growth in both new generation and large electricity loads is prompting regulators, utilities, and grid operators to rethink interconnection rules. The focus is shifting beyond queue management toward faster project approvals, better use of available grid capacity, and more efficient use of existing infrastructure.
Data centers are facing increasing regulatory scrutiny driven by concerns over electricity demand, grid reliability, consumer costs, water use, and environmental impacts. The growing wave of moratoriums, permitting pauses, and…Read the full report…...
Data centers are facing increasing regulatory scrutiny driven by concerns over electricity demand, grid reliability, consumer costs, water use, and environmental impacts. The growing wave of moratoriums, permitting pauses, and other restrictions across federal, state, and local governments signals a broader shift toward more cautious oversight of future expansion.
Virtual power plants (VPPs) are evolving from demonstration projects into grid resources as states increasingly recognize the…Read the full report …...
Virtual power plants (VPPs) are evolving from demonstration projects into grid resources as states increasingly recognize the ability of aggregated distributed energy resources (DERs) to support a more flexible and resilient electric grid. Recent legislative measures, regulatory actions, and utility initiatives reflect the role of VPPs in resource planning and grid operations amid growing electricity demand.
Recent legislative and regulatory actions reflect a growing push for stricter oversight of large load customers, as states seek to prevent the…Read the full report…...
Recent legislative and regulatory actions reflect a growing push for stricter oversight of large load customers, as states seek to prevent the costs of grid upgrades and reliability investments from being shifted onto residential and small-business ratepayers.
Utilities and regulators across the Western U.S. are advancing interconnection reforms, transmission expansion, and wildfire mitigation measures as rapid load growth and climate-related risks place increasing…Read the full report …...
Utilities and regulators across the Western U.S. are advancing interconnection reforms, transmission expansion, and wildfire mitigation measures as rapid load growth and climate-related risks place increasing pressure on grid reliability. Recent actions by grid operators, federal regulators, and state policymakers indicate a growing emphasis on modernizing interconnection and transmission planning processes while embedding wildfire resilience into long-term reliability planning.
Rapid growth in electricity demand is reshaping transmission planning across the U.S., prompting new…Read the full report …...
Rapid growth in electricity demand is reshaping transmission planning across the U.S., prompting new strategies and technology solutions to optimize the capacity and efficiency of existing infrastructure.
