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FERC Approves California ISO's Interconnection Reforms: A Major Step Forward for Renewable Energy

In a significant development for the renewable energy landscape, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the California Independent System Operator's (California ISO) proposed interconnection reforms. This decision is poised to streamline the process of connecting new energy...

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White Paper: Convergence of IT & OT to Build a Successful Smart Grid

Build a successful Smart Grid with IT and OT technologies Utilities have found that the newest technological advancements can help achieve significant progress towards the requirements of those three drivers. These advancements appear most visible in the areas of communications, sensors, control...

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B.C. Climate News: Urgent Calls for Enhanced Emissions Targets and Displacement Due to Climate Change

As climate change increasingly shapes the landscape of our planet, British Columbia (B.C.) is at the forefront of addressing the challenges posed by a warming world. Recent developments highlight two critical issues: the call from Canada’s net-zero advisory body for more ambitious emissions...

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Why Net-Zero is Cheaper for the UK

The United Kingdom has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This goal necessitates a comprehensive transformation of various sectors, including energy, transportation, and agriculture. While the environmental imperatives are clear, there is growing evidence...

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Shedding Light on North America's Power System

What is next for the century-old electricity grid? BY MALCOLM METCALFE, ENBALA Power Networks Today’s power system is undergoing a paradigm shift that is changing many fundamental design principles that have been in use for nearly 100 years. The existing grid has been carefully planned and...

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PJM Urges FERC to Dismiss Complaint Over Soaring Capacity Auction Costs

In a recent development, the PJM Interconnection, along with independent power producers and clean energy trade groups, has urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to dismiss a complaint filed by ratepayer advocates concerning PJM's last capacity auction. The complaint, which seeks to...

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The End of the Road for Transmission Incentives

In a significant shift, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has decided to abandon its transmission incentives policy, particularly the construction work in progress (CWIP) incentives. This decision marks a pivotal change in how transmission projects are financed and regulated, potentially impacting stakeholders across the energy sector.

Historically, transmission incentives, including CWIP, were designed to encourage investment in the nation's aging and overburdened transmission infrastructure. By allowing utilities to recover costs during the construction phase,...

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