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Alison Williams, B Strategic Solutions
Everyone knows we need more electricity, and it’s painfully clear PJM is not capable of responding to increased demand, say energy consultants Brad Viator and Alison Williams.
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The pace of undermining the statutory authority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to serve as the cornerstone of nuclear safety is accelerating, says Stephen A. Smith.
Yes Energy
Texas has blown itself a renewable‐energy bubble, spawning so much solar and wind energy that the kind of generation it actually needs sits on the drawing board, says energy consultant Doug Sheridan.
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Increased weather volatility isn’t just grabbing headlines; it's reshaping how we generate and trade electricity, writes Upstream Tech CEO Marshall Moutenot.
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As the tides of deregulation swell, Gretchen Kershaw of Grid Strategies wants to "set the record straight" on FERC Order 1920 and why it's essential.
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Energy industry insider Doug Sheridan says subsidized solar may look economically attractive today, but its distortive impacts on energy markets tell a different story.
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Consultant Terry Brinker warns about potentially hundreds of facilities being included in NERC's IBR rules, where fines and penalties can be as high as $1 million a day per violation.
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State regulators, policymakers and utilities often argue that market failure justifies energy efficiency programs. Consultant Kenneth Costello disagrees.
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If data centers are connected to the grid they should contribute to the cost of the network infrastructure providing those services, Exelon Executive Colette Honorable said.
Mike Jacobs
Just as PJM negotiated provisions for data centers, they must do the same for battery storage. PJM’s next Order 2023 compliance filing is the time to make this change, says the Union of Concerned Scientists' Mike Jacobs.
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