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 MoreMarket-Based Solutions Can Address Reliability Challenges as Gas-Electric Demand, Interdependence Grows
Electric power suppliers say key actions to improve coordination between the gas and electric sectors will help resolve both emerging and longstanding challenges and help ensure reliable service. EPSA provided guidance Monday to the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB).
Read MoreCompetitive Power Markets Needed to Meet Nation’s Energy Needs, Prudent Reforms Necessary
Targeted and prudent refinements to wholesale electricity markets will address power system reliability challenges and continue to support cost-effective, efficient, and cleaner power solutions, said the head of the national trade association representing competitive power suppliers Thursday following his participation in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)’s PJM Capacity Market Forum.
Read MoreWith summer power grid reliability in question, EPA rule could intensify challenges
As experts warn of mounting reliability challenges, proposed EPA limits on power plant emissions could force addtional retirement of electric generation and put additional strain on the power grid.
Read MoreDebt Ceiling Deal Energy Permitting Reforms Welcomed by Competitive Power Suppliers
EPSA welcomes provisions to streamline and strengthen energy project permitting included in the White House and House Republicans debt ceiling negotiations.
Read MoreAs NJ’s offshore wind targets stray further from reality, consumers may bear the consequences
Offshore wind may someday play a significant role in powering our grid. But it’s far too early to count on that fact.
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