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With sustainability and GHG emission reductions at the forefront of our thoughts, the new reform instituted by FERC is a massive win for all. FERC's new reform in transmission grid planning will enhance grid reliability, while aiding in the integration of renewable energy. This new rule mandates long-term planning by regional grid operators to support growing electricity demands and the connection of new, clean energy projects. This is a critical step towards modernizing the U.S. power grid and supports the transition to a clean energy future. What a well written article about such an impactful policy reform! #Utility #GridReliability #RenewableEnergy #CleanPower #Transmission

Backlogged power grids could be the biggest barrier to meeting U.S. decarbonization goals — and the grid operators in charge of clearing those backlogs and expanding grid capacity for solar, wind and battery projects are running out of time to solve the problem. That’s the dire warning in a new study examining the interconnection woes of PJM, the grid operator that manages the high-voltage power grid serving about 65 million people in 13 states from the mid-Atlantic coast to Chicago. The study from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) finds that PJM is so behind on reviewing and approving transmission interconnection requests for new clean energy projects that many of the states in its territory are at risk of not being able to meet their clean energy targets over the remainder of the decade. Meeting those state targets should be “a bare minimum for PJM,” said Dana Ammann, NRDC policy analyst and author of the report. Much more clean energy growth may be stymied in the years to come — delays the country can’t afford if it is going to meet decarbonization deadlines and stave off the worst impacts of climate change. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OI57EX #electricitygrid #decarbonization #solarenergy #windenergy #renewableenergy #cleanenergy

🔌🌞 The transition to clean energy is not without its challenges, and one of the most pressing issues we face today is grid capacity and interconnection. Bottlenecks a plenty. This article by Canary Media Inc. dives into the findings from a recent study by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) highlighting the significant backlog in power grids, which could potentially hinder our decarbonization goals. A grid operator serving about 65 million people across 13 states, is particularly under the spotlight. The operator is struggling with reviewing and approving transmission interconnection requests for new clean energy projects, putting many states at risk of not meeting their clean energy targets. While they initiated reform measures to speed up its queue, the process won't be completed until 2026. This leaves many projects in limbo for more than three years, raising concerns about the achievement of state clean energy goals. At Fluke Corporation, we believe that with the right tools and solutions, we can overcome these hurdles and continue our journey toward a cleaner, greener future. #CleanEnergy #GridCapacity #Decarbonization #Fluke #Innovation

Explore the insights on challenges in Great Britains's (GB) energy policy, especially grid connection issues, in Adam Brown's article. National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) data reveals a surge in applications, causing delays and systemic hurdles for renewable projects. Urgent reform is crucial to address inefficiencies and boost network development. The GB grid connection crisis may have implications for Latin American countries in the near future. Looking forward to part 2 of this insightful article. #energypolicy #gridconnection #renewableenergy #networkdevelopment #latinamerica #insights #dentons

Time to seriously study benefits of properly designed and applied Virtual Power Lines (VPL) concept at loads. Will go a long way if also integrated with VPPs.

Great story on the pressing need for the U.S. grid to expedite the interconnection process for new #cleanenergy projects. As demand for electricity grows and the country decarbonizes, the backlog of clean energy projects must be addressed. Read more: https://bit.ly/3TM1zUA

I see a lot of complaining about US energy policy and the Biden administration. But not enough pressure on grid operators and utilities on their ability to support the transition to clean power. Article below is not about the US situation. But the same thing is happening here. Blame the source of the problem not the ones trying to make the change happen. #energy #power #utilities https://lnkd.in/ed_xdDPq

For the #cleanenergy transition to happen, we'll need electric #transmission to deliver #renewable power to places where people live. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has taken an important step to enable the development of that transmission.