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✨ The traditionally steady power industry is now experiencing rapid growth! This surge in load demands immediate solutions to meet increasing power needs. Watch Rachel Permut from Enersponse and Andrew Gillick from Enverus as they delve into the challenges facing power grids and explore the path toward a more dynamic energy landscape. Watch the Replay Now 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gz-5v8MQ #Energy #GridManagement #MorningEnergyLive #DER #DataCenters

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Basin Electric has found the best solution to meet members’ power supply needs is through an all-of-the-above energy strategy using dispatchable and non-dispatchable resources. As Basin Electric’s membership continues to grow, one resource is proving it’s a critical piece of the cooperative’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, and that is natural gas generation. Read more: https://bit.ly/3WgNUpL #BasinToday

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Georgia Power's rise to meet surging energy demands with ambitious new projects is a mixed tale of progress and contention. On the bright side, their approved proposal marks a milestone: 1,400 MW of new gas and oil-fired generation is poised to bolster the reliability of Georgia's energy grid amidst twofold customer growth. 🌱🔌 Yet, this step is not without its drawbacks. Environmental advocates voice their unease, spotlighting the plan's heavy lean on fossil fuels and looming rate hikes for consumers. 🏭💰 The balance, however, teeters towards innovation. The green light for three new units at Plant Yates and a 750 MW power purchase, carries a hefty $3 billion tab, yet Georgia Power's commitment to distributed energy resources and solar and battery technology pilots heralds a sustainable pivot. The promise of nearly doubling renewable resources by 2035 shines as a beacon of hope in the transition towards clean energy. 💡♻️ In face of criticism, notably the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy's remarks on lackluster ratepayer protection and tepid clean energy advancements, it's imperative to ask: How will Georgia Power mesh these new fossil fuel projects with their renewable aspirations to craft a future that's both energy-rich and environment-friendly? 👥🌿 #GeorgiaPower #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture

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PJM Interconnection deems an 800-MW battery unrealistic for replacing Talen Energy’s 1,280-MW Brandon Shores coal plant, citing timing and reliability issues. The plant's retirement would cause major grid reliability problems, which would be best addressed by an investment of $796 million in new transmission projects, which are expected to be completed by 2028. PJM has an RMR contract with Talen to keep the plant running until then but found the battery proposal costlier and less effective than transmission upgrades, while the Sierra Club claims PJM didn’t fully consider their complete alternative solution. #utilitiesmanagement #utilitiesmanager #energymarket #energyconsumption #energycosts #energyanalysis #PJMInterconnection

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"...the average plant takes three to four years to build and new energy transmission power lines take three to six years to connect everything together." Does it have to take this long? What if we think out-of-the-box? What if we allowed entrepreneurs to start independent and unregulated utilities? Eliminating state electricity regulation might speed things up by a couple of years for those utilities while the competition for customers would bring forth all sorts of innovations that we can't even imagine today. And better still, there is no need for taxpayers to step in. Interested? Let's talk. https://lnkd.in/gDPNi2pd

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Can a simple question about grid reliability standards lead to a major overhaul? Imagine a scenario where a question about the loss of load expectation within the net cost cap raises concerns about the current reliability standards. This question, posed by ERCOT Chairman Jackson, led to a recommendation for parallel work on parameters for the Planning and Conservation Event (PCE). This situation highlights the importance of monitoring and questioning the status quo to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the power grid. Innovative solutions like the monitoring system developed by Elvexys, in collaboration with Semtech and Oiken, use LoRa® devices and the LoRaWAN® standard to detect power grid failures, reducing costs and deployment time. This technology showcases the potential for advanced monitoring systems to enhance the reliability and resilience of the power grid. Grid Monitor, a platform that provides insights into the Texas energy market, offers valuable information on regulatory compliance, market insights, and collaboration opportunities. By staying informed about the latest developments in the energy sector, professionals can make informed decisions and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the power grid. In conclusion, asking the right questions and leveraging advanced technologies can lead to significant improvements in grid reliability and efficiency. Grid Monitor serves as a valuable resource for professionals looking to stay ahead in the Texas energy market, offering insights that can drive innovation and progress. 🔗 Visit Grid Monitor to learn more about our advanced platform and how it can help you stay informed about the latest developments in the Texas energy market. #GridMonitor #Innovation #TexasEnergy #RegulatoryTechnology #erco

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"We continue to progress large-scale batteries under development at Eraring and Mortlake power stations," Origin Energy CEO, Frank Calabria said in a recent news story on Yahoo! Finance, looking at what Origin Energy is doing with its power stations and its transition to renewable energy. It’s great to see Origin’s deepening investments in renewable generation. As the story highlights, Origin recently signed an agreement with Yanco Delta, which will be capable of powering more than 750,000 households and displace 4.5 million tonnes of emissions each year by displacing coal generation. With the right mix of renewables and the right long-term storage supporting them, Australia’s future in low-cost, sustainable energy generation and consumption is bright. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZayt_3n

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The energy industry is buzzing with excitement around Virtual Power Plants.  By aggregating behind-the-meter energy assets, VPPs can enhance grid reliability, avoid billions in grid upgrades, and drive decarbonization – but the current state of VPPs will remain limited without software capable of balancing the needs of the grid and the needs of the building users, in real-time. Learn more about how VPPs are providing over 1,500 MW of energy capacity drawn from nearly 4 million customers in this Virtual Power Plant Flipbook from RMI and VP3: https://lnkd.in/eyhrSrsb #VPP #cleanenergy #energystorage #energymanagement #energyefficiency

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Powering Up Wyoming was thrilled to participate in the third annual Wyoming Energy Authority Energy Summit, featuring speakers and panelists from every energy sector across Wyoming, showcasing the powerhouse of energy production and innovation the Equality State is and how the state can support future projects and remain competitive across all areas. During the Energy Summit, PUW led a panel discussion titled “Working Together, Renewables in Wyoming,” with panelists Ryan Fitzpatrick from NextEra Energy, Rawlins Mayor Terry Weickum, and David Fuller from Power Company of Wyoming. Panelists highlighted the billions of dollars of investment in renewable projects and hundreds of millions of dollars of tax revenue going directly to the state and local communities. Mayor Terry Weickum discussed how, without these taxes, Carbon County towns would not have been able to purchase critical needs such as ambulances and police vehicles. Competition with surrounding states was a discussion point. David Fuller emphasized how, when competing with our neighboring states, we are usually “pennies apart” from securing future projects whose investment and taxes provide critical revenue to our towns and counties. During this legislative interim, there will be discussions on generation tax and other renewable energy related policies. As Wyoming leaders continue to discuss this issue, we must recognize that remaining competitive is essential to keeping and attracting businesses to our state. Businesses and industries need certainty; we cannot afford to lose major investments and revenue to our neighboring states. To see the discussion at the WEA Energy Summit, our panel begins at timestamp 2:22:35. https://lnkd.in/g4jeT4SE

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For decades, Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) conductors have been widely regarded as the paragon of strength and resiliency in the power grid and utility markets. As a result, CCS is used in some of the most unforgiving environments and applications — frost-heaving soils in substation ground grids, gale-force winds in pole-top transformer connections, and the unearthly cold and relentless radiation of space. To back up CCS's reputation for superior strength, Copperweld engineering received requests from customers to perform lab tests that measure the flex-fatigue endurance of Copperweld CCS conductors compared to equivalent-ampacity copper products. They stepped up to the challenge. Find out the results of this CCS vs. Copper endurance test: https://lnkd.in/g73_iCbA #Copperweld #PowerGrid #CCS #Bimetals

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Wait. Didn't current organized regional wholesale energy market designs help drive nuke retirements? Would new and additional energy and operating reserve market incentives for flexibility be enough or even relevant for SMRs? Fixed payments would help fix many fixed cost recovery problems. Capacity markets to the rescue?

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A quick read on how to help you bridge the gap in achieving rapid carbon emission reduction goals without compromising on reliability or affordability of natural gas. #naturalgas #carbonoffsets #renewablenaturalgas #GHG

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Ban on #naturalgas in federal buildings which means an increase in electric use from an inefficient grid. #increasedemissions Why not install a solution that uses natural gas already supplied to the building, will reduce carbon emissions and reduce grid reliance. There are cleaner energy solutions available. #microCHP #natgas #reduceemissions #carbonreduction #energy #energysolutions

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Cleanleaf Energy Secures O&M Contracts for 350 MW Solar Projects in Georgia and Pennsylvania Cleanleaf Energy, previously known as Borrego O&M, has announced new agreements to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services for utility-scale solar projects totaling 350 MW in Georgia and Pennsylvania. These projects, owned by Heelstone Renewable Energy, include four sites in Georgia and one in Pennsylvania. Heelstone Renewable Energy, established in 2012 with initial projects in North Carolina, expanded into California by 2016. In 2019, Heelstone received an investment from Ares Infrastructure and Power to support its utility-scale solar projects across the United States. In January 2024, Qualitas Energy acquired Heelstone, which had a portfolio of 20 GW of solar and […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dft4yc6C #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #middleeast #africa #india #asiapacific #asia #america #cleanleafenergy #northamerica #renewableenergy #solarprojects

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As industry undergoes unprecedented transformation, NERC targets risks, engages stakeholders, and navigates complexities to ensure grid #reliability and #security. The 2024 Performance Assessment, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission today, showcases the ERO Enterprise's successes from 2019-2023: https://ow.ly/Akb050SGgoh

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In the country, manufacturing capacity took off by 71 percent within the first quarter of the year The first quarter of 2024 broke records in the United States as 11 gigawatts (GW)...READ More #solarenergyindustriesassociation #energyeconomy #ManufacturingCapacity #renewableenergy #jobcreation #UtilityScaleProjects #GrowthTrends #industryinsights #UnitedStates #solarpanelmanufacturing #CommunityImpact #WoodMackenzie #StateContributions #cleanenergyinvestments #seia

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