Interconnection Efficiency Increasingly Crucial as New Power Sources Proliferate
Amid ongoing improvements to interconnection processes across the U.S., current queue backlogs and the rapid increase in…Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: Interconnection Efficiency Increasingly Crucial as New Power Sources Proliferate
Amid ongoing improvements to interconnection processes across the U.S., current queue backlogs and the rapid increase in new resources seeking to connect to the grid are driving innovative solutions.
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Grid Planners Grapple With Ensuring Reliability Amid Unprecedented Projections of Demand Growth From Data Centers
The rapid surge in power demand from data centers has prompted calls for additional capacity to maintain grid reliability. Unlike “electrify everything” initiatives, such as…Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: Grid Planners Grapple With Ensuring Reliability Amid Unprecedented Projections of Demand Growth From Data Centers
The rapid surge in power demand from data centers has prompted calls for additional capacity to maintain grid reliability. Unlike “electrify everything” initiatives, such as transportation electrification, which are part of broader policy goals and planned through regulatory proceedings, large loads like data centers have emerged unexpectedly.
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Hurricane Beryl Brings New Attention to Texas Power Grid Woes
Hurricane Beryl, the first major hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, has brought new attention to the fragility of the Texas power grid and the pressing need to…Read the full report…...
Visual Primer: Hurricane Beryl Brings New Attention to Texas Power Grid Woes
Hurricane Beryl, the first major hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, has brought new attention to the fragility of the Texas power grid and the pressing need to strengthen utility infrastructure to ensure reliability. The hurricane made landfall in the Texas Gulf Coast, a key hub for the U.S. energy industry, on July 8.
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act – Opportunities for Utilities
The enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in 2021, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022, has unleashed billions in federal funding for theenergy sector. These include…Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act – Opportunities for Utilities
The enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in 2021, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022, has unleashed billions in federal funding for the
energy sector. These include infrastructure improvements, clean energy deployment, transportation electrification, grid reliability, energy efficiency, and cyber security. Regulators across U.S. states have opened dockets requesting reports on utility actions or initiated proceedings to gather comments on utility opportunities.
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Bipartisan FERC Set to Tackle Critical Energy Sector Issues
The U.S. Senate approval of President Biden’s three nominees to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) brings the agency to its full complement of five commissioners. The move comes as FERC is considering key issues including…Read the full report …...
Visual Primer: Bipartisan FERC Set to Tackle Critical Energy Sector Issues
The U.S. Senate approval of President Biden's three nominees to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) brings the agency to its full complement of five commissioners. The move comes as FERC is considering key issues including those pertaining to electric reliability and transmission rules, liquefied natural gas export projects, natural gas pipelines, and energy markets.
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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…Read the full report …...
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.
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