December 25, 2024

Commentary

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Counterflow: A Few of My Favorite Things
Columnist Steve Huntoon doesn't suffer fools gladly. But, this holiday, he admits a soft spot for Springsteen singalongs, Star Trek and inflatable snowmen.
FERC
Stakeholder Soapbox: A Transmission Planning Resolution Emerges
FERC should exert more authority in non-RTO areas and ensure oversight of transmission projects where competition is unworkable, says Kentucky's PSC chair.
Apple
Counterflow: Clean Energy Charging
Apple says it can help iPhone users charge their phones "during times of cleaner energy production.” Columnist Steve Huntoon doesn't buy it.
Babcock Ranch
Counterflow: More Happy Talk
There's a fantasy that net zero is feasible and affordable — because it must be.
Energy Institute at Haas
Counterflow: Nice Work If You Can Get It, Take 2
Gas and electric utilities are still earning far higher ROEs than their cost of capital, says columnist Steve Huntoon. Why isn't anyone paying attention?
Delmarva Power & Light Co.
Counterflow: Vampire Power
Big savings from unplugging vampire power are as much a fantasy as, well, vampires, says columnist Steve Huntoon.
International Energy Agency
Counterflow: 45Q: Money for Nothing
Columnist Steve Huntoon says the 45Q carbon capture tax breaks in Democrats' climate bill are an enormous subsidy that won't help decarbonization.
Michels Power
Counterflow: Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later
When would consumers like to pay a transmission owner’s return on project costs — before and during construction or when the project is completed?
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Stakeholder Soapbox: Building a Climate-Resilient Grid
Congress must pass pending legislation that would enhance reliability by spurring transmission, renewables, energy efficiency and EVs, the NRDC says.
PJM
Counterflow: Say It Ain’t So, Joe
Columnist Steve Huntoon is disillusioned by FERC's retreat from Order 1000's requirements for competition in transmission.

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