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Thanks to PJM Interconnection teams for this insightful #RTEP report showcasing your strategy towards: ➡ optimizing infrastructure investment ➡ fostering transmission and #interconnection planning ➡ strengthening regional planning to benefit consumers #powergrids Manu Asthana

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This week IPAA and national energy associations joined together to issue a letter of support for the Energy #Permitting Reform Act of 2024, introduced by Senate Energy & Natural Resources Chairman Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Ranking Member John Barrasso (R-WY). Collectively, the signatories represent over 80% of our nation's energy. The bipartisan legislation seeks to strengthen American energy security by accelerating the permitting process for critical energy and mineral projects of all types in the United States. Read the letter here or at https://lnkd.in/gmt-tttG The other associations on the letter: Energy Workforce & Technology Council US Oil & Gas Association Gulf Energy Alliance International Association of Drilling Contractors Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association National Stripper Well Association National Ocean Industries Association Southeast Oil & Gas Association Texas Alliance of Energy Producers The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma Western Energy Alliance

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Exciting developments in Pennsylvania's energy sector as Senator Gene Yaw proposes a new loan fund to boost power plant construction! Modeled after Texas' initiative, this could be a game-changer for the PJM Interconnection grid, ensuring stability as demand grows. 📈 Explore how this could transform energy management in the region in this recent article from Utility Dive: https://loom.ly/FiIuQ3A

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A new analysis examines the 'Regulatory Gap' between utilities and their regulators, which is cause for them to focus on taking the easy route and building local transmission when it would be much more valuable to build large interstate transmission lines. 🛣️ ⚡ This 'Regulatory Gap' exists in Missouri and is partially driven by PISA legislation, which requires grid investment and allows certain recovery of it. Sadly, these grid improvements still aren't addressing reliability and aging infrastructure issues in the lower income or minority neighborhoods, and a large chunk of investment is being put into more affluent neighborhoods. https://lnkd.in/gQiMgztj

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A bipartisan permitting reform bill was released on Monday. The proposed legislation supports FERC's authority to approve transmission lines and paves the way to require interregional transmission planning. If passed, the law would also require planners to consider advanced conductors and reconductoring in order to maximize current transmission capabilities. Read more about the new bill and the industry response in the article below. ⬇️ #FERC #Transmission #USEnergy #KinectSolar

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💡If you get as amped up as Jonathan does about the future of #energy #technology, ARPA-E's 3-day event is for you! Hear from our co-founder Jonathan Scott about energy innovation in Dallas, Texas, later this month.   #keynote #solar #PowerTrip #ARPAE24

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The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has proposed significant final changes to its regulations for the Permanent Community Solar Program. These updates aim to enhance access and streamline processes for community solar projects across the state. In this alert, Dan Skowronski and Pamela Goodwin highlight the key changes to be aware of ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyzSs94w #SolarEnergy #PublicUtilities

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“… the co-location of an Amazon data center at Talen Energy’s Susquehanna nuclear plant in Pennsylvania could lead to cost shifting …” Just like the complaints about roof-top PV leading to cost shifting. If only it was possible to make network service pricing cost-reflective 🧐 Btw, you can model “behind-the-meter” nuclear power plants in Gridcog 😀

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“Evaluation metrics include cost-saving regional benefits, project costs, urgency of need, environmental impact, siting, and other factors. ‘Since larger transmission projects can help transfer power from larger renewable resources in rural areas to more densely populated areas, these projects may offset the need for new generating resources in urban and suburban locations. Methods to measure such benefits are included in the evaluation process,’ ISO-NE said.” #energy #transmission #electricity #policy #marketregulation https://lnkd.in/emtv5Kmn

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Interregional transmission can provide many benefits -- yet power markets and grid operating practices are not set up to fully capture these benefits. This new report by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory for the DOE Grid Deployment Office lays out the barriers that need to be addressed to realize the full value of existing and new interregional transmission: https://lnkd.in/ekzximcU One of the necessary steps to improve seams-related inefficiencies is "intertie optimization," which we addressed here: https://lnkd.in/ew3QtcpQ and here: https://lnkd.in/dptXMG3t Great work by Christina Simeone, PhD and Amy Rose! #gridmodernization

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On December 23, the Maine Governor's Energy Office has recommended that the Public Utilities Commission procure up to 200 MW of energy storage to enhance grid resilience, reduce electricity costs, and advance the state's clean energy goals.💡 This initiative supports Maine's statutory energy storage targets of 300 MW by 2025 and 400 MW by 2030. ➡️Learn more: https://ow.ly/leIS50UyO93 ➡️Recommendation Report: https://ow.ly/i7HN50UyOj2

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DNREC has released an updated energy plan to help guide the state as it works toward continuing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to clean energy sources. “The 2024-2028 Delaware State Energy Plan maps out strategies we can deploy to meet the state’s energy and emissions reduction goals while maintaining a reliable and resilient grid and increasing energy justice in disadvantaged communities,” said DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin. “The new Delaware Energy Plan is the beneficiary of the input from a broad range of Delawareans who serve on the Governor’s Energy Advisory Council, and from members of the public who attended the Council’s meetings or public information sessions,” said GEAC Chair Ed Kee. “Real goals and strategies emerged that will be useful to Delawareans in the face of ever-changing, energy-related challenges over the next five years.” The newly updated plan notes that Delaware is in the midst of a far-reaching energy transition, and the energy systems we rely on to power and heat our homes, meet our transportation needs and power commerce and industry are facing unique challenges, including reducing climate impacts, increasing the use of renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, addressing issues of energy justice, adapting the power grid to changes in generation and distribution of power and preparing our workforce to meet our changing energy needs. The plan identifies five overarching action categories: 1. Energy Justice that addresses historical causes of energy inequality and the associated health, social and economic burdens. 2. Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies that centers on the carbon-free generation essential to achieving goals identified in the Climate Change Solutions Act. 3. Energy Efficiency and Beneficial Electrification in homes and businesses to enable achievement of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. 4. Grid Modernization to overcome new and emerging challenges to grid reliability and take advantage of new energy opportunities. 5. Workforce Development to ensure Delaware’s workforce is prepared to meet the demands of a clean energy future. “Conditions will evolve, and new technologies will be developed,” he said. “So, while our energy and climate planning efforts require looking ahead as far as 2050, this iteration of the plan is designed to guide toward our goals for the next five years.” https://lnkd.in/enHSzqrj

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Recent developments in grid modernization focus on enhancing grid reliability, resilience, and the integration of renewable energy sources. Innovations such as 'advanced reconductoring' are being explored to upgrade existing power lines for higher capacity, facilitating the transmission of electricity from renewable sources over longer distances. Additionally, there's a push towards creating a more resilient and responsive grid to accommodate the increasing demand from clean technology and AI.

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