If utilities modernize the way they select the resources they run each day, they can save carbon and reduce energy prices. Over the past three years, energy market prices have been exceptionally volatile. Natural gas prices spiked then tanked at the end of 2019 and wholesale market prices followed. When … [continued]
In a brilliant case of epic timing, MISO announced a new transmission line plan for more renewable energy in the US midsection earlier this week, just two days before Senate Democrats reached an agreement on the new climate bill.
Higher electricity demand forecasts and potential supply reductions are raising concerns about tight reserve margins in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) balancing authority this summer. Working in conjunction with regional utility service providers, balancing authorities are responsible for ensuring that wholesale electric power markets provide sufficient electric generation capacity to meet … [continued]
$9.6 million in federal and industry-matched funding will advance research projects
