NERC examines reliability implications of changing power mix

The rise of distributed energy resources poses challenges to the U.S. electric transmission system, according to the North American Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC). In a report – 2019 Long-Term Reliability Assessment – released Thursday (Dec. 19), the nation’s reliability watchdog said, “Distributed energy resources (DERs) and storage are increasingly offering electricity customers an option to… More NERC examines reliability implications of changing power mix

FERC acts on PJM capacity market rules

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Thursday (Dec. 19) adopted a long-awaited rule on the restructuring of the PJM capacity market to deal with state subsidies for preferred generation that many critics have seen as causing an anti-competitive price war in the giant regional wholesale market. A divided commission voted 2-1 for the order, which stems… More FERC acts on PJM capacity market rules

Dominion Energy rate deal faces serious opposition

Virginia-based powerhouse Dominion Energy is facing serious a serious challenge from the state legislature and the governor, in complete control of Democrats for the first time in decades. While the Richmond-based, vertical and horizontal multi-state utility has long been the most significant corporate political player in the state, it is now challenged by forces it… More Dominion Energy rate deal faces serious opposition

COP 25: “Loss and Damage” inches on, toothless and homeless

“Loss and Damage” (L&D) is the name of the hugely dangerous issue whereby developed countries would compensate the developing world for damages caused by things like bad weather and rising seas, in the name of climate change. It has been slowly inching forward at every COP since the first in 1995. “COP” has little to… More COP 25: “Loss and Damage” inches on, toothless and homeless