Resource Adequacy
Resource adequacy is the ability of electric grid operators to supply enough electricity at the right locations, using current capacity and reserves, to meet demand. It is expressed as the probability of an outage due to insufficient capacity.
NERC
NERC staff said they see both signs of progress and looming challenges in the ERO's winter reliability assessment.
NERC
NERC released the final draft installments of the ITCS this week, identifying 35 GW of prudent transfer capability additions.
FERC
Grid stakeholders joined commissioners in Washington, D.C., for FERC's annual Reliability Technical Conference.
Talen Energy
Pairing power-hungry data centers with clean energy resources is sparking mixed feelings among regulators, who say the grid already is straining with increased electrification and connecting new energy sources.
FERC
FERC's annual Reliability Technical Conference will feature discussions on resource adequacy and other pressing grid reliability concerns.
Western Power Pool
The Western Resource Adequacy Program’s key stakeholder body approved a plan that would postpone the start of its penalty phase by one year, to summer 2027.
NERC
NERC released the first installment of the federally mandated ITCS in draft form this week.
H5 Data Centers
Five years ago, load growth from transportation electrification was a major issue for policymakers, according to speakers at a webinar. Now the focus has shifted to data centers.
NERC
A new report from NERC and the National Academy of Engineering explored the shortcomings of traditional resource adequacy metrics and alternatives under development.
NERC
NERC's 2024 State of Reliability Report noted resilience in the face of extreme weather last year, along with growing rates of generator forced outages.
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