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DOE plans to buy capacity on proposed power lines in first step for $2.5B transmission funding program
However, it's unclear how much transmission development the program will support, according to experts.
By Ethan Howland • May 11, 2022 -
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FERC, state regulators eye options for clearing up interconnection 'quagmire,' allocating upgrade costs
Federal and state officials generally agreed studying interconnection requests in clusters could speed the process, but there was no consensus on who should pay for upgrades.
By Ethan Howland • May 9, 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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Sponsored by LocusviewDigital transformation for utilities: a strategic approach
Despite the rise of digital transformation, the construction industry — in particular, utility infrastructure construction — lags behind. How can digital transformation help utilities face their challenges?
By Robert Schultz, Electric Utility Industry Specialist, Locusview • May 9, 2022 -
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OpinionCan FERC convince utilities to build modern transmission systems?
The challenge before FERC is to ensure that transmission development is guided by consumer benefits and is not dictated by utility self-interest, the author writes.
By Ari Peskoe • May 4, 2022 -
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SunZia, NV Energy, Pinnacle West-Berkshire transmission projects advance across the Southwest
The projects could unlock 10,000 MW of renewable energy, according to the Department of the Interior.
By Ethan Howland • May 4, 2022 -
PSE&G continues to grow rate base, expects decision on $848M 'last mile' program this fall
Regulated investments "are producing predictable utility growth," company officials said Tuesday. The utility's parent company is planning up to $17 billion in capital investments through 2025.
By Robert Walton • May 4, 2022 -
Deep DiveThe fight for a national clean energy transmission system emerges on three fronts
DOE’s multi-part transmission study, FERC’s refocus on transmission planning, and macrogrid advocacy efforts could produce an interconnected nation ready for net zero electricity by 2035, industry, government and other experts say.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 3, 2022 -
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FERC rejects MISO proposal to let utilities profit from upgrades for merchant HVDC lines
Renewable advocates contend letting utilities profit on interconnection upgrades drives up costs, killing some potential generating projects.
By Ethan Howland • May 3, 2022 -
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Washington utilities keep close eye on Great Resignation trends as they prep for wildfire season
Pacific Power, Avista and Puget Sound Energy plan to invest millions of dollars over the next few years in preparing their service territories for wildfires, according to plans filed with regulators this month.
By Kavya Balaraman • May 2, 2022 -
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Can the grid handle millions of EVs? In Tennessee, distribution systems will be 'canary in the coal mine'
Preparing for the coming wave of electric vehicles will require utilities to change traditional integrated resource planning and engage more with fleet owners and automakers, according to industry observers.
By Robert Walton • May 2, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Endurant EnergyCan we solve the massive rate hikes for customers of California's largest utilities?
As we plunge into the third year of a global pandemic, the world is experiencing little relief from ever-increasing prices.
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Arizona Public Service asks court to reverse ACC cost recovery, ROE decisions
A decision last year to deny cost recovery of some pollution control investments and reduce the utility's rate of return threatens reliability, Arizona Public Service told a state judge on Wednesday.
By Robert Walton • April 29, 2022 -
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Danly calls FERC transmission proposal coercive and discriminatory, highlights roadblocks
In addition, it’s unclear that competition works in the transmission sector, FERC Commissioner James Danly said Thursday at a WIRES meeting.
By Ethan Howland • April 29, 2022 -
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Could NextEra's $55M winning bid for SPP's transmission project be among the last of its kind?
FERC's proposed transmission reforms would effectively kill the limited competition that exists, according to Ari Peskoe, a Harvard Law School professor.
By Ethan Howland • April 27, 2022 -
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Oregon regulators approve utility wildfire mitigation plans but question Idaho Power omissions
The PUC approved plans from PacifiCorp and PGE. It also approved Idaho Power’s plan, but with conditions, including requiring the utility to provide a more thorough analysis of cost and risk mitigation assumptions.
By Kavya Balaraman • April 26, 2022 -
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FERC proposes expanded state role in effort to spur transmission development
"The proposal aims to facilitate states' influence and buy-in to regional planning and cost allocation," FERC Commissioner Allison Clements said.
By Ethan Howland • April 22, 2022 -
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Arizona legislature advances bill restricting retail competition in effort to promote reliability
Clean energy advocates opposed the bill for restricting customer choice, lacking reliability initiatives and further challenging the legal precedent for distributed solar within a public utility's territory.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • April 21, 2022 -
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New York approves transmission contracts to advance Clean Path NY, Champlain Hudson projects
The Public Service Commission also expanded a key development program for distributed solar in the state.
By Robert Walton • April 20, 2022 -
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Sponsored by SouthwireHow composite core conductors reduce the costs of transmission projects
The performance benefits of composite core conductors are clear, as are the considerations for using them in designing cost-effective transmission projects.
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Google invests $9.5B in US offices and data centers
The investments come at a time when the data center industry is booming and the company is pursuing 100% clean energy for every hour of the day.
By Sebastian Obando • April 14, 2022 -
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Deep DiveReliability concerns drive need for energy market design reforms, but regions diverge in FERC proceeding
Filings from FERC proceedings show a one-size-fits-all reform can't sufficiently address regional market diversity, but federal guidelines can target growing uncertainties and costs from rising variable and distributed resource penetrations.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 11, 2022 -
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MISO finds broad benefits to building $10.4B of transmission projects to support 53 GW of clean energy
The projects are the first part of an expected transmission expansion across the grid operator's footprint.
By Ethan Howland • April 7, 2022 -
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Customers, advocacy groups and elected officials oppose ConEd's proposed double-digit rate increase
The utility says it is investing in clean energy, but advocates for struggling customers say electric and gas rate increases of 11.2% and 18.2%, respectively, are unacceptable.
By Robert Walton • April 5, 2022 -
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To enhance reliability, Texas regulators will consider standardizing distribution system interconnections
The Public Utility Commission of Texas standardized transmission interconnection rules more than two decades ago and is now considering a similar move for distribution-level resources.
By Robert Walton • April 4, 2022 -
Connecticut regulators want grid pilots to 'fail fast' in new approach to energy innovation
The program aims to "streamline and reduce barriers" to the deployment of advanced energy technologies on distribution systems run by Eversource Energy and United Illuminating.
By Robert Walton • April 1, 2022
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