Congress Puts Electric Grid Reliability in the Hot Seat
For the second time in less than a month, the state of the nation’s electric power system was the focus of the Senate Committee on
June 9, 2023
Why Incur So Much Pain for No Climate Gain?
The Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board recently published an opinion piece, “Your Coming Summer of Blackouts,” following the release of NERC’s 2023 Reliability Assessment which reported
June 5, 2023
Is the “Elevated” Risk of Blackouts the New Normal?
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) 2023 Summer Reliability Assessment says two-thirds of the country is at risk for electricity shortages this summer. NERC’s
May 31, 2023
Congress Weighs In Against Proposed Carbon Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed limits on carbon emissions from power plants is the latest in a series of regulations designed to further the
May 23, 2023
Grid Reliability is Priority One at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Why Is Reliability Not a Priority at the Environmental Protection Agency?
At a May 4 hearing, commissioners from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) delivered a sobering message to members of the Senate Committee on Energy
May 19, 2023
The Electric Grid Transition Desperately Needs a Reality Check
The New York Times Editorial Board recently published an opinion piece, “We Desperately Need a New Electrical Grid. Here’s How to Make It Happen,” that
May 16, 2023
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