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For the world to have any hope of limiting climate change to 1.5 degrees Celsius, well-off countries around the globe mu...
09/21/2023

For the world to have any hope of limiting climate change to 1.5 degrees Celsius, well-off countries around the globe must stop burning coal by 2030 and cut emissions economywide to net zero no later than 2040, according to the United Nations' Accelerated Climate Action Agenda.

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Writer: K Kaufmann

NERC’s Reliability and Security Technical Committee decided Wednesday to suspend planning for the impact of an electroma...
09/21/2023

NERC’s Reliability and Security Technical Committee decided Wednesday to suspend planning for the impact of an electromagnetic pulse that could result from a nuclear attack. The RSTC voted to disband its EMP Working Group after four years.

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Writer: John Cropley

MISO announced it’s pushing back a scheduled meeting to discuss three new substations proposed by Entergy for expedited ...
09/21/2023

MISO announced it’s pushing back a scheduled meeting to discuss three new substations proposed by Entergy for expedited treatment in the RTO’s annual planning cycle. The grid operator said it needs the pause to conduct more analysis on the trio of expedited projects.

See Full Story: https://www.rtoinsider.com/56166-miso-postpones-meeting-entergy-substation-work/
Writer: Amanda Cook

The ITCS was a significant focus of the meeting, reflecting the urgency with which the ERO views the task. Congress orde...
09/21/2023

The ITCS was a significant focus of the meeting, reflecting the urgency with which the ERO views the task. Congress ordered the study in June as part of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, requiring NERC and the REs to submit a report to FERC by December 2024.

See Full Story: https://www.rtoinsider.com/56151-serc-board-itcs/
Writer: Holden Mann

The Energy Policy Planning Advisory Council, which represents every energy sector and acts as an advisory board to the P...
09/21/2023

The Energy Policy Planning Advisory Council, which represents every energy sector and acts as an advisory board to the Public Service Commission, held its first stakeholder meeting to discuss the Joint Utilities’ updated Coordinated Grid Planning Process.

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Writer: John Norris

Europe has led the way in deploying modern HVDC technology with VSC converters recently, about 50 GW of projects in oper...
09/21/2023

Europe has led the way in deploying modern HVDC technology with VSC converters recently, about 50 GW of projects in operations and another 130 GW planned over the next 10 years. North America accounts for only 3% of the technology’s use and 30% of planned projects.

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Writer: James Downing

Solar energy, which played a key role during this summer’s tightest hours, is expected to contribute 11.66 GW during pea...
09/20/2023

Solar energy, which played a key role during this summer’s tightest hours, is expected to contribute 11.66 GW during peak periods this fall with a 64% seasonal rating. Wind energy is expected to contribute 12.69 GW during those periods.

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Writer: Tom Kleckner

NIPSCO filed for permission with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to install a 400-MW, $643.7 million natural g...
09/20/2023

NIPSCO filed for permission with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to install a 400-MW, $643.7 million natural gas plant. According to NIPSCO, the plant would be in service at the end of 2026 and replace two soon-to-be retired coal units.

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Writer: Amanda Cook

The Departments of Energy and Interior presented “An Action Plan for Offshore Wind Transmission Development in the U.S. ...
09/20/2023

The Departments of Energy and Interior presented “An Action Plan for Offshore Wind Transmission Development in the U.S. Atlantic Region” as a tool to boost the offshore wind sector, strengthen the domestic supply chain and create jobs while protecting the climate.

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Writer: John Cropley

The rules limit when and how Ocean Wind 1 developer Ørsted can conduct certain activities, such as piledriving, explodin...
09/20/2023

The rules limit when and how Ocean Wind 1 developer Ørsted can conduct certain activities, such as piledriving, exploding ordnance and other construction activities, and set out how the developer should look out for whales and monitor and report any activity that affects them.

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Writer: Hugh Morley

Two key pieces of New York City’s clean energy future are taking shape along the East River waterfront. The converter st...
09/20/2023

Two key pieces of New York City’s clean energy future are taking shape along the East River waterfront. The converter station for the Champlain Hudson Power Express and the Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub both hosted ceremonial ground-breaking ceremonies in the past week.

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John Cropley

There is little risk of energy shortfall in the summer of 2032, ISO-NE told the NEPOOL Reliability Committee, building u...
09/20/2023

There is little risk of energy shortfall in the summer of 2032, ISO-NE told the NEPOOL Reliability Committee, building upon the RTO’s previously released 2032 winter results that gave mixed signals on the system’s reliability.

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Writer: Jon Lamson

Washington’s cap-and-trade program went into effect earlier this year. Since then, fossil fuel companies and some econom...
09/20/2023

Washington’s cap-and-trade program went into effect earlier this year. Since then, fossil fuel companies and some economists have linked high prices for carbon allowances to gasoline price increases of 40-50 cents per gallon in the state.

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Writer: John Stang

California is suing five of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, saying their executives have known for decades ab...
09/20/2023

California is suing five of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, saying their executives have known for decades about the dangers of fossil fuels but hid the information to protect their profits. The lawsuit was filed in San Francisco County Superior Court.

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Writer: Elaine Goodman

The Idaho commissioners said also that “there is no evidence that the initiative’s goal of independent governance is fea...
09/19/2023

The Idaho commissioners said also that “there is no evidence that the initiative’s goal of independent governance is feasible without changes in California’s legislation,” an issue which has long impeded CAISO’s efforts to expand into the wider West.

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Writer: Robert Mullin

SPP said last week that recent announcements by the Western Area Power Administration and Basin Electric Power Cooperati...
09/19/2023

SPP said last week that recent announcements by the Western Area Power Administration and Basin Electric Power Cooperative have rounded out the group of western utilities that plan to pursue membership in the grid operator’s Western Interconnection RTO market.

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Writer: Tom Kleckner

“This administration is committed to engaging with our private sector partners to accelerate the commercialization and d...
09/19/2023

“This administration is committed to engaging with our private sector partners to accelerate the commercialization and deployment of key technologies needed to achieve the President’s ambitious climate and decarbonization goals,” DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm said.

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Writer: James Downing

Maryland upped the ante on its clean transportation programs as the state finalized its adoption of California’s Advance...
09/19/2023

Maryland upped the ante on its clean transportation programs as the state finalized its adoption of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II rule and began the process for adopting California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule.

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Writer: K Kaufmann

Aaron Markham, NYISO vice president of operations, informed the OC that August saw a peak load of 24,917 MW but that the...
09/19/2023

Aaron Markham, NYISO vice president of operations, informed the OC that August saw a peak load of 24,917 MW but that the summer’s peak load of 30,200 MW occurred due to a heat wave Sept. 17.

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Writer: John Norris

The changes are part of the latest demand curve reset, conducted every four years to update the parameters for NYISO’s c...
09/19/2023

The changes are part of the latest demand curve reset, conducted every four years to update the parameters for NYISO’s capacity market. The revisions now go to the Management Committee for approval Sept. 27.

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Writer: John Norris

The governors sent a letter to several ranking officials in the Biden Administration saying that offshore wind developme...
09/19/2023

The governors sent a letter to several ranking officials in the Biden Administration saying that offshore wind development is in danger of failing or becoming unreasonably expensive for ratepayers amid a confluence of challenging factors.

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Writer: John Cropley

Under AB 1373, the state Department of Water Resources would be authorized to buy clean energy if the California Public ...
09/19/2023

Under AB 1373, the state Department of Water Resources would be authorized to buy clean energy if the California Public Utilities Commission determines additional clean energy resources are needed to meet the state’s renewable energy goals.

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Writer: Elaine Goodman

WECC directors elected current board Vice Chair Ric Campbell to serve as the new chair. Campbell replaces Ian McKay, who...
09/19/2023

WECC directors elected current board Vice Chair Ric Campbell to serve as the new chair. Campbell replaces Ian McKay, who finished his three-year term in the top role.

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Writer: Robert Mullin

Looking ahead at the potential for distribution circuits to handle high penetrations of DERs not only prevents unfair al...
09/18/2023

Looking ahead at the potential for distribution circuits to handle high penetrations of DERs not only prevents unfair allocation of upgrade costs but also enables utilities to prioritize upgrades where they are needed most.

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Writer: Dej Knuckey

Sen. John Hickenlooper and Rep. Scott Peters introduced the Building Integrated Grids With Inter-Regional Energy Supply ...
09/18/2023

Sen. John Hickenlooper and Rep. Scott Peters introduced the Building Integrated Grids With Inter-Regional Energy Supply (BIG WIRES) Act, which would require minimum levels of interregional transfer capability between regions.

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Writer: James Downing

MISO’s Nominating Committee interviewed eight candidates and two incumbents to fill three open slots on the board beginn...
09/18/2023

MISO’s Nominating Committee interviewed eight candidates and two incumbents to fill three open slots on the board beginning in January. Current members Jody Davids, Theresa Wise and Robert Lurie are rounding out a three-year term and were up for re-election.

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Writer: Amanda Cook

MISO Vice President of System Planning Aubrey Johnson said MISO is seeking an “optimal, cost-effective expansion” in its...
09/18/2023

MISO Vice President of System Planning Aubrey Johnson said MISO is seeking an “optimal, cost-effective expansion” in its second, multibillion-dollar long-range transmission plan portfolio that can hold up under several hypothetical circumstances.

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Writer: Amanda Cook

MISO officials last week said they probably could have held off their decision to call a summertime emergency in late Au...
09/18/2023

MISO officials last week said they probably could have held off their decision to call a summertime emergency in late August. MISO declared its lone summertime emergency and instated maximum generation procedures Aug. 24.

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Writer: Amanda Cook

Host | NW Energy Coalition What to expect?Network with peers in the clean energy community, hear from expert panelists a...
09/18/2023

Host | NW Energy Coalition

What to expect?
Network with peers in the clean energy community, hear from expert panelists and keynote speakers, and stick around for our Clean Energy Awards reception.

Registration | https://ow.ly/59xS50PLipa

Host | GridWise AllianceWhat to expect?The signature event of the GridWise Alliance, gridCONNEXT® assembles a cross-sect...
09/17/2023

Host | GridWise Alliance

What to expect?
The signature event of the GridWise Alliance, gridCONNEXT® assembles a cross-section of experts from business, utilities, and government.

Registration | https://ow.ly/Y9uy50PExlp

Host | National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners What to expect?NARUC holds three membership-wide meeting...
09/17/2023

Host | National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners

What to expect?
NARUC holds three membership-wide meetings each year, where members gather to set policy, share best practices, and discuss crucial industry issues.

Registration | https://ow.ly/xemC50PH1zN

Host | New England-Canada Business Council  What to expect?With more than a dozen energy industry CEOs and presidents pa...
09/17/2023

Host | New England-Canada Business Council

What to expect?
With more than a dozen energy industry CEOs and presidents participating this year, this preeminent, annual cross-border executive energy forum offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with Canadian and American senior executives, policy makers, regulators and energy experts.

Registration | https://ow.ly/UQHk50PExfr

Host | Organization of MISO StatesWhat to expect?The OMS was established to represent the collective interests of state ...
09/17/2023

Host | Organization of MISO States

What to expect?
The OMS was established to represent the collective interests of state and local utility regulators in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) region.

Registration | https://ow.ly/xYIK50PEx4X

Host | Connecticut Power & Energy Society What to expect?Throughout the day, we will spotlight strategies and technologi...
09/17/2023

Host | Connecticut Power & Energy Society

What to expect?
Throughout the day, we will spotlight strategies and technologies that are driving innovation in the energy industry.

Registration | https://ow.ly/eXsX50PIQck

Host | OPSIWhat to expect?What Changes Has PJM Proposed to Capacity Markets and How Will They Affect the States?Registra...
09/17/2023

Host | OPSI

What to expect?
What Changes Has PJM Proposed to Capacity Markets and How Will They Affect the States?

Registration | https://ow.ly/WgF350PFHh3

Host | American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) What to expect?The 2023 ACORE Grid Forum convenes regulators; renewa...
09/17/2023

Host | American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)

What to expect?
The 2023 ACORE Grid Forum convenes regulators; renewable, storage, and transmission companies; and other leading grid experts in Arlington, Virginia on October 11.

Registration | https://ow.ly/1ihY50PGnoH

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