Competitive power suppliers are committed to electric reliability and improving operations to keep the lights on during winter storms and other extreme weather events, said the head of the organization representing power generators providing about 150,000 MW of electric generation capacity throughout the U.S.
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Last week’s FERC PJM Capacity Market Forum featured EPSA President and CEO Todd Snitchler on a panel to share concerns and discuss key market reforms needed to maintain PJM Interconnection’s ability to reliably meet rising electricity demand while preserving cost-savings and continuing decarbonization.
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 MorePower outages are driven by more than just bad weather: How to prepare
EPSA CEO Todd Snitchler talks power outage preparation in light of North Carolina power station attacks.
Read MoreSee the Impact: Fair and Competitive Markets Are Essential for a Clean and Reliable Grid
In a new infographic, EPSA outlines the urgent risks and challenges facing the electric grid and provides data on the sheer number of grid disturbances Americans have suffered in recent years.
Read MorePower Grid Reliability, not Resilience, Should Be the Goal
While resiliency is essential, in order for policymakers to make the right decisions for America’s power grid, reliability must be the priority. It is paramount that consumers can depend consistently on the grid, regardless of extreme weather or other stressors.
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