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The Western US Needs Better Regional Planning to Modernize the Grid

The Western US Needs Better Regional Planning to Modernize the Grid Greentech Media Michael O’Boyle July 23, 2015 The Western Interconnection’s electricity system is undergoing unprecedented change. State and federal regulations requiring decreased coal-fired generation, as well as increased renewable energy resources, energy storage, demand response and energy efficiency, are projected to generate significant near- … Continue reading The Western US Needs Better Regional Planning to Modernize the Grid

Overnight Energy: House #GOP moves on #energy_reform

Overnight Energy: House GOP moves on energy reform MARKUP STARTS WEDNESDAY: The House Energy and Commerce Committee unveiled the first part of its energy reform package. Lawmakers in the energy and power subcommittee will meet Wednesday morning to formally consider legislation on infrastructure, workforce, energy security and energy efficiency, after releasing the bills late Monday. … Continue reading Overnight Energy: House #GOP moves on #energy_reform

FERC Rejects Bid to Broaden Scope of #Gas – #Electric Info Sharing

FERC Rejects Bid to Broaden Scope of Gas-Electric Info Sharing Federal regulators last week rejected a request by a natural gas distributor to relax restrictions on its sharing of non-public information received from electric utilities. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission dismissed National Fuel Gas Distribution’s request in two rulings. In one, FERC dismissed the company’s … Continue reading FERC Rejects Bid to Broaden Scope of #Gas – #Electric Info Sharing

Competitive electricity markets benefit NYers

Competitive electricity markets benefit NYers Fifteen years ago, New York restructured its electricity industry by embracing one fundamental belief: Competition, not monopolies, would create a more efficient electric system and provide real benefits for consumers. The move was controversial, but the facts are incontrovertible: The decision was wise. New York’s fair, open wholesale markets provide … Continue reading Competitive electricity markets benefit NYers

NYISO Addresses New York State Senate Hearings

NYISO Addresses New York State Senate Hearings RENSSELAER, NY (05/20/2015)(readMedia)– Albany, NY – The reliability of New York State’s electric energy grid will be bolstered by upgraded transmission, integration of distributed energy resources, and close collaboration of the energy industry and government on cybersecurity, Executive Vice President Richard Dewey told participants in public hearings today. … Continue reading NYISO Addresses New York State Senate Hearings