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Excellent article on the massive challenge facing North America’s electricity grids. Of course, every challenge brings with it opportunities! Thanks for posting Johannes Pfeifenberger!

#energytransition #spotON Transmission planning’s next frontier: A rebuttable presumption for modern grid technologies   Regulators should apply the principle of ‘rebuttable presumption’ — accepting a given fact as true until it is disproved — by ensuring that alternative transmission technologies are prioritized in evaluating system needs. The rule lived up to the hype. After much anticipation, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued its latest major order on transmission planning last month. The new reforms set out in Order 1920 — focusing on longer-term planning and cost allocation — will dominate discussion at industry gatherings this summer. It’s deserved. Taken together, the changes launch a new paradigm for transmission planning across the nation that looks decades into the future, accounts for a rapidly changing resource mix and load profile, and affirms the multi-value benefits of transmission infrastructure... https://lnkd.in/gqGxPhfk

We are proud to share that our very own Commissioner Aguilera has contributed an insightful op-ed to Utility Dive, exploring the implications of FERC's new transmission rule on the reliability and affordability of our electric power grid. This op-ed delves into how this landmark rule will modernize our aging infrastructure, address the increasing energy demands, and ensure a resilient and secure grid for the future. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in the future of our energy system. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eMuR64ir

The US is facing a surge in electricity demand, but bureaucratic hurdles are slowing down the expansion of transmission lines. Read Cipher News' article by Cat Clifford to explore what we can do today to get more out of the nation's existing grid infrastructure: https://nt-z.ro/3WoaP2N

💡We don't have a crystal ball, but here's what we're watching in 2025. From state commissions and regional power markets to FERC to the White House, EPSA breaks down the trends, policy landscape, and issues that are likely to shape the electric grid amidst a presidential transition. EPSA will continue to advocate for the benefits of competitive markets that ensure reliable and cost-effective energy and foster innovation. We're watching: 🔦 The Electricity Supply Gap 🔦 Permitting Reform 🔦 Co-located Generation, Data Centers, and Large Energy Users 🔦 Meeting State Power Needs and Resource Adequacy 🔦 FERC Leadership 🔦 The Next Trump Administration and New Congressional Committee Chairs Read more: https://ow.ly/PC2T50UCJLk #transition #energy #powermarkets #datacenters

Lots of demand, too little grid: The state of the US power sector An underbuilt power grid is preventing the US from meeting surging demand with new, clean energy. These charts show why that’s the case. https://lnkd.in/gs54X_iQ

Have you ever thought about the complexities of Central Florida's power grid? Since Thomas Edison built the first central power station in 1882, power generation has evolved tremendously. As Florida's population grows, and the demand for electricity increases, utilities like OUC are reimagining the traditional grid. Learn how at ➡️ https://bit.ly/3VRCOGm #CommunityPowered #FLPublicPower

You love to see it: thank you U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for just taking a major step to fast track transmission and clean energy buildout. Recently, we called on the Biden Administration to use DOE's federal authority to do exactly this and push through citing stalls in our latest transmission paper authored by Charles Harper and Daniela Schulman. Paper linked in our comments ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dTyk5wZm

The energy transition is dependent on updating and expanding the electrical grid. A new report from UC-Berkeley and GridLab found that reconductoring US power lines could quadruple new transmission capacity by 2035. - Replacing old lines with advanced conductors usually costs half as much as building new lines for the same capacity, partly because it uses existing infrastructure. - The additional transmission capacity from reconductoring would allow the United States to get 90% of its electricity from emissions-free power sources by 2035. - Reconductoring projects typically take 18 months to three years to complete, and can increase capacity by 50% to 110% compared to the lines they replace. - Greenfield transmission begins to play a larger role in adding interzonal transmission capacity starting in the mid-2030s as reconductoring opportunities dry up. #energytransition #electricalgrid #gridmoderization #transmission #solar #wind #reconductering #utilities #permitting #powerlines

We are at a decisive point in shaping tomorrow’s grid, writes S&C CEO Anders Sjoelin in Energy Central. The real question is not, 'Can we afford to invest in the grid?' but 'Can we afford not to?' Our shared goal is a future where sustained power outages are confined to history. It’s up to all of us to make it a reality. #GridResilience #gridmodernization #gridtransformation #Innovation #SandC https://lnkd.in/gp_RTKMs