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Sponsored by Sentient EnergyStrategic undergrounding: resources and how to better achieve expected reliability improvements
More utilities are strategically undergrounding at-risk overhead lines for reliability improvements. Learn what is needed for them to fully achieve those improvements.
July 11, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Invinity Energy SystemsHow to meaningfully consider wider storage capabilities in long-term utility resource planning
Focusing on the highest value applications for a particular market can clarify and improve analysis of where storage fits best.
By Matt Harper, CCO at Invinity Energy Systems • July 11, 2022 -
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TrendlineGrid Resiliency
Utilities and grid operators are facing increasing threats from climate change as well as cyber and physical attacks, and are deploying a variety of responses to meet the rising challenges.
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New England grid capacity likely to rise over 100% by 2042 amid heating, transportation electrification: ISO
The New England ISO expects more than 1.1 million air-source heat pumps and 1.5 million electric vehicles on its system within the next decade.
By Robert Walton • July 7, 2022 -
New York must balance climate mandates with declining reserve margins to ensure reliability: ISO
New York is developing a plan to phase out fossil fuel generation, but its grid operator has warned that a declining resource base complicates those efforts, while consumers worry about rising costs.
By Robert Walton • July 6, 2022 -
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Making EV charging a reality across the nation
Most utility industry experts agree that electricity is well-positioned to take the lead as the fuel of choice for automotive transportation.
By XENDEE • July 5, 2022 -
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New Jersey authorizes PSE&G to spend $511M on 4-year grid modernization program
The plan includes $234 million to make distribution system improvements, bolster residential reliability and prepare for growing electric vehicle adoption.
By Robert Walton • June 30, 2022 -
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Energy sector job growth outpaces overall US economy, with strength in transportation, renewables: DOE
The number of jobs in the U.S. energy sector grew 4% in 2021, outpacing 2.8% growth in overall domestic employment, according to the agency.
By Robert Walton • June 28, 2022 -
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Sponsored by WärtsiläThe next chapter for solar-plus-storage
At a time when supply chain constraints are resulting in overall higher costs and setbacks for energy storage projects, every bit of efficiency and profit that can be gained becomes extremely important.
By Andy Tang, Vice President, Energy Storage & Optimisation, Wärtsilä • June 27, 2022 -
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Conservative approach to Texas grid operations could cost consumers $1.5B this year, says market monitor
As a result of changes to Texas wholesale electricity markets, pricing outcomes “at times grow disconnected from the actual operating conditions,” said Independent Market Monitor Director Carrie Bivens.
By Robert Walton • June 24, 2022 -
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New York regulators approve new transmission cost analysis approach, bill credits, 135 MW battery facility
At a busy open meeting, the Public Service Commission took steps to ensure the state meets mandates set out in its Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
By Robert Walton • June 21, 2022 -
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Sponsored by SouthwireAll ACSS conductors are not created equal
Utility customers need to know that ACSS is not a commodity product. Batch-annealed ACSS offers less sag, easier installation, improved self-damping and improved conductivity.
June 21, 2022 -
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FERC proposes ‘first-ready, first-served’ interconnection rules to help spur new generation, storage
The federal agency at its monthly meeting also proposed extreme weather grid reliability requirements and one-time reports from transmission providers on how they assess extreme weather.
By Ethan Howland • June 17, 2022 -
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PJM proposes 'first-ready, first-served' interconnection review process, steps to clear backlog
PJM wouldn’t begin reviewing interconnection requests filed after Oct. 1, 2021, until 2026 under the proposal it filed Tuesday at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
By Ethan Howland • June 15, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Locusview4 effective ways to meet US decarbonization goals
How can the US achieve meaningful decarbonization goals without sacrificing reliable, stable energy?
June 13, 2022 -
Massachusetts lawmakers consider ending retail electric choice for residential customers
Retail energy providers argue that an investigation of market competition by state regulators would be a better approach than rolling back customer choice through a broad clean energy bill.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Updated June 13, 2022 -
OpinionOne cooperative should not be allowed to derail our collective clean energy efforts
If that is allowed to happen, the clean energy transition will be much like it is today — primarily enjoyed by customers of large investor-owned and municipal utilities that serve urban areas, the CEOs of three Colorado co-ops write.
By Jessica Matlock, Jeff Wadsworth, and Brad Zaporski • June 8, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Esri3 Rs of utility emergency management
GIS helps to prepare for and deliver services during and after an emergency.
By Bill Meehan • June 6, 2022 -
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DOE launches grid interconnection initiative to cut ‘gridlock’ hampering clean energy progress
The effort may provide near-term relief to the interconnection backlog, according to Advanced Energy Economy’s Jeff Dennis.
By Ethan Howland • June 2, 2022 -
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Minnesota, Iowa agencies support Alliant Energy-led complaint seeking lower ITC Midwest equity ratio
Lowering the transmission company’s equity ratio would save ratepayers $114 million over four years, according to the complaint.
By Ethan Howland • June 1, 2022 -
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MISO proposes giving incumbent utilities certain transmission projects in pending $10.4B buildout
MISO’s proposal centers on a set of transmission lines that could support about 53 GW of wind, solar, hybrid and stand-alone battery projects, which are slated to be voted on by the grid operator’s board on July 25.
By Ethan Howland • May 26, 2022 -
New York utilities fear 'potentially unlimited' obligation under proposed refund rules for prolonged outages
The new rules were required by lawmakers after Tropical Storm Isaias left more than a million New Yorkers without power in 2020, in some instances for days.
By Robert Walton • May 24, 2022 -
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NERC sounds alarm on solar tripping in 'sobering' summer reliability report
Electric grid operators may struggle with resource shortages, droughts and extreme temperatures this summer, according to North America's grid watchdog.
By Robert Walton • May 19, 2022 -
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OpinionCalls for increased natural gas production ignore US infrastructure needs
While the President has recently shifted his narrative to support American natural gas, his administration continues to introduce and implement policies that impact our industry through added delays and costs, the author writes.
By Amy Andryszak • May 16, 2022 -
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White House vows to speed up environmental review for federal projects
The new action plan will help streamline permitting and accelerate projects, Biden administration officials said Wednesday.
By Julie Strupp • May 12, 2022 -
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New Maine utility law requires integrated planning to support state goals, sets penalties for reliability failures
Maine's electric utilities have been "rock bottom" on customer service in recent years, say advocates. The new law requires utilities to undertake an integrated grid planning process that directly supports Maine's clean energy goals.
By Robert Walton • May 11, 2022
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