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Advanced conductors are another important tool in the box - even if not the entire solution. As we look to build out the electric grid super highway, they must be part of the mix, as I wrote last month in Real Clear Energy: https://lnkd.in/e9tqHDXb

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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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The White House recently announced measures intended to support the nuclear power industry in the face of increasing security costs and competition from alternative sources of power, arguing that nuclear power is crucial for supplying uninterrupted and emission-free energy to meet the growing demands. Check out this article to learn more! Do you see nuclear power continuing to grow as a crucial energy source in the US?

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ISO New England leaders recently met to discuss the region’s evolving energy landscape at this year’s New England Conference of Public Utilities Commissioners Symposium. Gordon van Welie, ISO New England President and CEO, detailed the four pillars essential for a reliable and cost-effective energy transition: clean generation, balancing resources, energy adequacy, and robust transmission - managing these variables will be crucial as we move into the future. As New England’s clean energy transition continues, how will it affect your future energy contracts? Send us a message today and let’s start the conversation! #newengland #energy

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The Public Utilities Commission of Pennsylvania drafted a policy statement about energy storage assets and their deployment. They defined energy storage assets as resources capable of receiving electric energy from the distribution grid and storing it for future injection back into the grid. Stakeholders, including utilities and consumer advocacy groups, submitted suggestions, with debates over terminology and ownership models. The final policy statement incorporates elements of both utility and consumer perspectives, aligning partially with FERC's definition while leaving ownership decisions open-ended. The PUC emphasizes flexibility, allowing ownership to be determined case by case. The policy statement serves as a framework for utilities to deploy energy storage assets while considering various stakeholders' interests and maintaining grid reliability. #CleanEnergy #EnergyStorage https://lnkd.in/eB7xhwhK

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"In 2023, the global market for VPPs was valued at approximately $4.13 billion. This market is projected to experience significant growth with a compound annual growth rate estimated around 22% between 2023 and 2030, indicating a positive trend in the adoption and expansion of VPPs. The expansion of the global market is being fueled by the escalating demand for renewable energy sources and the integration of advanced technologies, like artificial intelligence, in managing DERs efficiently." - Morningstar #VirtualPowerPlant

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Read more about the steps we are taking to build a more resilient U.S. power grid … now.

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ESAI's latest Renewables Watch report on ISO New England Inc. provides an updated Class I REC price and projected supply and demand forecast through 2033. Our Supply updated details Annual Renewable Production from Existing Class I Facilities located in New England. Our Demand update incorporates the energy projections published in ISONE’s 2024 Capacity, Energy, Loads, and Transmission report (CELT Report) issued on May 1. Our policy and project updates includes Vineyard Wind and Ørsted's Revolution Wind projects and a review of the bids submitted into the multi-state #offshorewind solicitation. https://buff.ly/3AUFKIY #renewableenergy #projectfinance

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The energy transition will require signficant build out of electric network infrastructure to accomodate projected demand growth, but we owe it to our customers to maximize the capacity and efficiency of the grid we've all invested in, LineVision's DLR and other technologies are helping us do just that. #energytransition #cleanenergy #innovation #climatech

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The recently announced hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel hub at the Pittsburgh International Airport is set to transform the region. This innovative project, led by Waste Gas Capture Initiative (WGCI) members KeyState Energy and CNX Resources Corp., exemplifies ideal circular economy principles by repurposing industrial waste methane into clean fuels. The benefits are far-reaching: reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved air quality, new high-paying jobs, and access to federal incentives for distressed communities. Supported by bipartisan leaders, this initiative aligns with the GREET model and recent policy developments. It's a win-win for the environment and the economy, showcasing how smart collaborations can drive sustainable progress in Appalachia. Learn more about this game-changing project and its potential impact in this article from Brent Bobsein, Vice President Sustainable Development, CNX: https://lnkd.in/exdHfpCn

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We just published our latest #Energy Watch report for PJM Interconnection, NYISO and ISO New England Inc. Highlights include: #ISONE Near-Term & Long-Term Mass Hub Forecast • Impact of natural gas prices on power prices • The basis spread at Algonquin City Gate • The forecast of RGGI • ISO-NE CELT load forecast for 2028 • Short-term natural gas forwards • Demand assumptions as per the 2024 CELT Report • ISO-NE summer and winter peak load forecast for 2028-2032 • Annual net energy usage forecast for 2028-2032 • Offshore-wind interconnection forecast • New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) launch date #NYISO Near Term and Long-Term Forecast (Zones J, G & A) • Impact of natural gas prices on power prices • Central-East interface congestion outlook • RGGI price forecast • Short-term natural gas forwards • Demand assumptions per the 2024 Gold Book, reflecting EV buildout and building electrification • Commercial operations operation dates of CHPE and CPNY • Forecast additions of battery storage and offshore wind • Forecast of fossil generation additions • Gowanus and Narrows peaking units expected retirements #PJM Near Term and Long-Term Forecast (Eastern, Western, AD & NI Zones) • Impact of natural gas prices on power prices • Expected retirement dates of Brandon Shores and Wagner coal units • Short-term natural gas forwards • Demand assumptions as per PJM’s 2024 load forecast • The import capability into SWMAAC and BGE • The impact of capacity and retirements To learn more about Energy Watch and to become a client, visit: https://buff.ly/3H1y0HH #powerprices #powermarkets

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Responding to growing demand, Duke Energy, Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Nucor Corporation execute agreements to explore new and innovative approaches to support carbon-free energy generation to help utilities serve the future energy needs of large businesses in North Carolina and South Carolina. The announcement was made at The White House Summit on Domestic Nuclear Deployment. In memorandums of understanding (MOUs) signed this month, the companies proposed developing new rate structures, known as “tariffs” in the utility industry, designed specifically to lower the long-term costs of investing in clean energy technologies like new nuclear and long-duration storage through early commitments. Read more: http://spr.ly/6045ebdyf

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30-75% projected growth in electricity demand globally, and 27% in US by 2050 means we must accelerate the deployment of solar infrastructure. At Shoals Technologies Group we are doing just that - check out our webinar with Solar Power World on June 13th to learn more.

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Electricity demand in New England is growing and the region’s grid operator is considering a host of changes, including to its capacity market and how it will deal with potential energy shortfalls.

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Spotlight On: Mike Rombach, Vice President & General Manager, NRG Energy 5 min read May 2024 — In an interview with #Invest:, Mike Rombach, vice president and general manager of NRG Home East, talked about the opportunities that exist in the #residential and #commercial industrial #energy segments. He highlighted the need for #innovation and collaboration in the energy sector and the challenges that will be brought by a mismatch between an increase in demand and the ability to add generation projects to the grid. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gTj7Wb2a

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The Uptime Institute Sustainability Assessment covers all aspects of #datacenter #sustainability, including #energy and #water usage, #emissions and #waste. You can see the 14 key categories it covers and learn more about the Assessment on our webpage here: https://okt.to/DLI7vW

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Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is the latest energy technology to run up against sophisticated local opposition from both the far right and far left. In the first of a three-part DDC Perspectives podcast series on the #energytransition, SVP Katie Wright, head of DDC’s energy practice, hosts a conversation with Charles McConnell, Executive Director of the Center for Carbon Management in Energy at the University of Houston, and Joe Heinrich, Executive Director of Smart Carbon Network, on why #CCUS supporters need to educate local stakeholders early, engage third-party voices, and make CCUS more accessible for people outside the industry. https://bit.ly/3VgVj7T #EnergyTransition #PublicAffairs #CarbonCapture

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