A recent Morning Consult poll found that the majority of Americans a) want electric reliability prioritized in policymaking, b) rank reliability above all other concerns for their electricity supply, c) are increasingly concerned about power outages this summer, and d) are concerned about the potential implications on affordability of the recently proposed EPA rules.
Read MoreNew England Faces a Pricey Winter due to Lack of Energy Infrastructure
Stakeholder voices including power grid leaders, business, industry, and media highlight reliability concerns for New England’s upcoming winter. See “What They Are Saying” in our roundup.
Read MoreEPSA Supports Ambitions of the UNFCCC Paris Climate Accords
EPSA supports the ambitions of the Paris Agreement to reduce GHG emissions, along with state and federal market-based policies, that seek to meaningfully, rapidly, and economically lower GHG emissions.
Read MoreCompetitive Electricity Markets Spotlight: California ISO
The California ISO—or CAISO—is the only independent grid operator in the western United States and manages the flow of electricity for the grid that serves 80 percent of California and part of Nevada. Its competitive wholesale electric marketplace has been described as a hybrid of the New York Stock Exchange and NASA’s mission control, employing advanced technologies to monitor the grid to ensure that power reaches more than 30 million consumers when they need it.
Read MoreToday’s Competitive Electricity Markets Are a Strong Foundation for Tomorrow’s Grid
The latest report from Energy + Environmental Economics (E3), with partial funding and support from EPSA, is an important addition to the conversation and affirms several core EPSA principles: Wholesale electricity markets and competition bring tremendous value to consumers and the grid – and must be allowed to do so. to help deliver a sustainable, least cost energy transition.
Read MoreCompetitive Electricity Market Spotlight: ISO New England
Regional markets such as those operated by ISO-NE spur innovation by driving efficiency through competition among suppliers, which in turn spurs clean energy technology innovation and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. By cultivating a technology-and fuel-neutral marketplace, all resources—whether renewables, natural gas, nuclear, or others, can thrive.
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