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A Visionary Roadmap for New England's Energy Future from ISO-NE's President & CEO, Gordon van Welie! Gordon van Welie recently shared a forward-looking post about how to achieve a reliable clean energy transition for New England. He highlights four key elements that are critical for this goal: - Increasing renewable resources - Securing balancing resources to provide stability when renewable sources are not available -Adding energy storage solutions - Investing more in high-voltage transmission lines to connect renewables and storage to the grid Under Gordon's leadership, ISO-NE has made remarkable progress in implementing these elements, driving innovation and ensuring a sustainable and reliable energy system for New England. Gordon has also been a great supporter of education, giving my students at UCSD excellent guest lectures for five years. His commitment to both the industry and future generations is truly inspiring. Read Gordon's insights and join the conversation about the future of clean energy! #CleanEnergy #Renewables #EnergyStorage #SustainableFuture #ISONewEngland #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #FERC #GridModernization #SustainableEnergy #EnergyPolicy #Infrastructure #Flexibility #PowerSystems

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Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) introduced a voluntary “Consumer Bill of Rights” framework for States to incorporate into their upcoming Home Energy Rebate programs. The framework outlines 12 key rights for consumers, with the goal of empowering homeowners with clear, transparent information as they navigate energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades for their homes. Our customer engagement solution, WattPlan®, has long enabled state energy agencies, utilities and other organizations to deliver on these ideas. Specifically, WattPlan supports three critical elements of the DOE’s Consumer Bill of Rights framework: Availability of Information, Information on Home Energy Rebates and Energy Bill Impact. If you are an energy professional, or program or product manager at a state, tribal or territorial energy agency, a utility or another organization and you are looking for ways to demonstrate your commitment to educating consumers and even take WattPlan for a spin yourself, you will enjoy this blog. https://lnkd.in/guEQbnq5  

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Folks … energy prices are trending upward. Predictions of a hot summer due to La Niña coupled with supply and demand issues related to increasing data center demand, AI, and an ill-fated plan to sunset coal and natural gas facilities without a plan to address replacement, let alone growth, are setting the stage for some interesting times. If you haven’t already, it’s time to put a plan in place. Let’s talk! #naniaenergy #wegetenergy #notsofast

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AEP’s 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report is out!

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Grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) will be crucial to the energy transition to ensure the industry can move at pace. We're already investing in technologies through National Grid Partners, many of which were showcased at our first cross-industry Innovation Day last week, introduced so we can go faster together. Not only do we invest in GETs, but we're also using them within our business, from LineVision's Dynamic Line Rating technology, which is helping to highlight spare capacity on overhead lines in both the US and UK, to using autonomous drones to inspect our lines beyond the visual line of sight, and automatically detect defects.    Innovation can't happen within a vacuum, it needs to be shared across the industry and around the globe. In 2019, National Grid set up the NextGrid Alliance to enable power utilities to collaborate and share insights on innovations and investments to do just this.    Read more about our investments through National Grid partners: https://lnkd.in/eE-w3r6G https://lnkd.in/excBHh43

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History is a key to the future and Daniella Piper, PE, EVP and Chief Innovation Officer at New York Power Authority predicts that we are on the precipice of new Industrial Revolution cycle as utilities move towards increased #decarbonization, #decentralization, and #digitization.

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Canceled projects, supply chain and permitting are just a few hurdles adding to the complexity for NV Energy moving towards a more verdant reliable grid. With a 50% RPS goal by 2030, clear communication and collaboration is key. #Greenlink, #Energytransition #collaboration #BLM

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Meet with the leaders in Energy TODAY - FRIDAY July 12 12:30 CT-- I am excited to continue the conversation with the Customer Grid Edge (CGE) Committee,. part of IREC today - its free to join! I am sharing more of Parks Associates #EV and #charging research - the consumer perspective from a bigger presentation about -- Rise of Home #Energy Management and Distributed Energy Solutions Consumers continue to embrace energy efficient products and solutions in the home, including small devices to large investments like #EVs and solar. Energy providers can leverage energy savings from individual homes through demand response programs and power storage. This presentation highlights consumer adoption of energy devices and the role of innovative solutions empowering homeowners to monitor, control, and optimize #energy usage. Elizabeth Parks will share leading market research firm Parks Associates latest consumer and industry research on consumer perception and demand for energy management solutions. This presentation will also highlight the technologies and trends that are shaping the future of the residential energy market. Join Zoom Meeting https://lnkd.in/gACCp2ny

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📢 Join Wood’s Nishadi Davis at The Energy Council New York Energy Capital Assembly June 6 to learn the importance of effectively tracking your emissions data to set and achieve carbon-related goals. ⏰ 4:45 PM 📍 Nasdaq, New York City Find out more ➡ https://lnkd.in/etGXCwf6 💡 Read Nishadi’s latest insights ➡ https://lnkd.in/eE3Q4u6h #Decarbonisation #NYECA34

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With the power grid under increasing pressure from data centers driving AI, crypto infrastructure and more, improving our working knowledge of the grid becomes important for all of us.

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A Virtual Power Plant or VPP is an innovative operational construct to leverage DER's that enables both economic and reliability (load flexibility) opportunities for utilities. Spurred by new regulation such as FERC Order 2222 in the U.S. and “Winter Package” in Europe, the traditional utility engagement model with end consumers will expand in the coming years. Learn how Enterprise DERMS solutions from AspenTech Digital Grid Management supports the adoption of VPP's!

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White House Summit on Modernizing the Power Grid: The White House Climate Policy Office and U.S. Department of Energy co-host a summit on grid modernization spotlighting opportunities to accelerate the deployment of technology solutions that can help expand the capacity of the power grid today. In service of creating a more reliable, resilient, clean, and affordable electrical transmission and distribution system, attendees are also highlighting initiatives aiming to overcome barriers to modernizing the nation’s power system. CTC Global’s CEO, Mr. J.D. Sitton is participating in a panel discussion that underscores the importance of upgrading the existing grid using Advanced Conductors.  https://lnkd.in/g3tYHSEi

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At Eversource Energy, our grid investments over the past several years are driving strong system performance and directly enabling more clean energy and electrification in New England. Our newly published 2023 Sustainability Report outlines the work we are doing to connect clean energy resources to the grid while maintaining a robust transmission system that is affordable, reliable, efficient, and flexible. This requires replacing aging infrastructure, installing new technologies, and building new clean energy infrastructure to allow for more clean energy to be reliably delivered to homes and businesses. #cleanenergy #gridofthefuture #sustainability https://lnkd.in/erF5aJP9

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Exciting news! A coalition of New England states, in partnership with New York, has applied for federal funding through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Innovation Program to support two major energy projects: Power Up New England and Clean Resilience Link. Power Up New England will enhance grid resilience by adding new transmission points and integrating innovative battery storage, unlocking up to 4,800 megawatts of offshore wind capacity. Clean Resilience Link will strengthen our region’s connectivity with New York by upgrading an interregional transmission line, increasing capacity by 1,000 MW. These projects are part of our commitment to improving grid reliability, reducing energy costs, and supporting our clean energy goals. They promise significant benefits for our region's 15 million residents and businesses, emphasizing community engagement and workforce development. We're looking forward to the DOE’s decision this fall and are excited about the potential to transform our energy landscape. #seetheopportunityineverydifficulty #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #GridInnovation #Sustainability #NewEnglandEnergy https://lnkd.in/esum2Nu3

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https://lnkd.in/erB6TYdJ Recent rulings from FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Vexcel Data Program is here to soothe those nerves and help with a path forward.   In the midst of regulatory changes, having access to current and high resolution aerial imagery can provide clarity and confidence in decision-making. With georeferenced data at your fingertips, navigating compliance requirements become easier.   Don't let regulatory rulings disrupt your current roadmap. Empower yourself with Vexcel’s georeferenced aerial imagery and stay ahead of the game!   #FERC #RegulatoryCompliance #AerialImagery #DecisionMaking #Empowerment #Transmission

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Navigating the choice between the ITC and PTC requires careful consideration of project economics, investor preferences, and regulatory frameworks. By aligning incentives with broader climate objectives and mitigating economic distortions, we can unlock the full potential of renewable energy and pave the way for a sustainable energy future. #ITC #PTC #RenewableEnergy

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We are focused on ensuring a more resilient power grid for our customers and other stakeholders. Definitely worth the read below Entergy Mark Sullivan

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Today, we commemorate our sixth annual CMS Energy Memorial Day—a tradition born from heartbreak and tragedy. In 2018, we lost two co-workers in separate workplace accidents, prompting us to learn from those losses and take decisive steps to prevent such tragedies in the future. While we can never fully replace the lives that were cut short, we firmly believe that remembering our fallen colleagues and recommitting to safety every day will help prevent further loss.   Our Workplace Heroes: As we reflect on our core values, I want to highlight the remarkable workplace culture at Consumers Energy. Our employees are true hometown heroes. They courageously tackle difficult and potentially dangerous tasks, even in challenging weather conditions. Beyond their job descriptions, they go above and beyond to save lives. Whether alerting customers to house fires, assisting at automobile accidents, or performing CPR on total strangers, our crews demonstrate unwavering commitment.   Prioritizing Safety: Our employees continue to prioritize safety as they work diligently to keep the lights on and gas flowing for our customers across Michigan. With your support, we can ensure they return home safely to their families at the end of each shift.   Your Role Matters: Remember, you play a crucial role in keeping our employees safe. When you encounter our trucks and co-workers working on the side of the road, slow down and give them space.   #ConsumersEnergy #WorkplaceCulture #SafetyFirst

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