Congressional Leaders Question FERC About Grid Reliability
Concern about grid reliability is getting more attention at the highest levels on Capitol Hill. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Chair of the House Committee on
May 3, 2023
PJM Chief: Retirements Need to Slow Down (He Means Coal)
In a keynote address at a March 2023 Electric Power Supply Association conference, PJM CEO Manu Asthana spoke about the need to slow down thermal
April 4, 2023
SOS for the U.S. Electric Grid
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board’s “S.O.S for the U.S. Electric Grid” is another timely warning about electricity shortages highlighted in a new report from
March 14, 2023
Coal Cost Crossover — An Unreliable Story
The nation’s coal fleet promotes electric reliability and resilience; provides fuel security; offers optionality when other electricity sources are unable to generate electricity (e.g., wind
February 6, 2023
FERC Should Safeguard the Reliability and Resilience of the U.S. Power Grid
In the wake of Winter Storm Elliott, multiple states were once again faced with a serous emergency which highlighted the fragility of the US Electricity
January 24, 2023
China’s Coal Fleet
The Biden administration continues to pursue its decarbonization goals, while other countries increase their reliance on coal because of its affordability and abundance.[i] China –
December 19, 2022
MISO Coal Retirements are a Growing Reliability Threat
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is one of seven regional transmission organizations (RTOs) tasked with overseeing the reliability of the electricity grid. MISO, to
December 15, 2022
FERC Explores How to Manage the Electric Grid to Advance Reliability
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) held its 2022 Reliability Technical Conference on November 10 in Washington, DC. America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth
November 10, 2022
California’s Flex Alert Shows the Energy Transition is Moving Too Quickly
Is California’s Flex Alert the future of energy policy? It could be if the rest of the nation follows California’s lead and adopts misguided, unworkable
October 20, 2022
Keeping the Lights on During the Grid Transition
California seems to face the prospect of electricity shortages almost every summer. For example, Californians were asked to voluntarily reduce their electricity consumption for 10
October 20, 2022