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Rising U.S. electricity demand is driving competitive power suppliers to rapidly expand capacity by upgrading existing power plants through uprates, fuel conversions, reactivations, and hybridization, enabling faster and more cost-effective grid reliability improvements than building new generation.
Read MoreOne of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to add power to the grid is by expanding the capacity of existing power plants. As competitive generators develop innovative new solutions to build new plants, they are already maintaining existing essential resources and delivering additional capacity through uprates, conversions, and more efficient operations
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A House E&C hearing underscored the challenge of meeting AI-driven power demand without raising consumer costs. Key themes included the need for accurate load forecasting, better use of existing infrastructure, and ensuring large energy users pay their share—highlighting the role of competitive power markets in delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions.
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More than 800 proposed power projects totaling 220 GW have entered PJM Interconnection’s queue, signaling a strong response by competitive generators to rising electricity demand.
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Even as comprehensive permitting reform remains essential, Congress can take immediate, targeted steps—like advancing the GRID Power Act—to strengthen electric grid reliability and ensure sufficient, dependable power supply amid rising demand.
Read MoreUtilities are asking policymakers to shift the financial risks of new generation investments onto ratepayers, writes Todd Snitchler, president and CEO of the Electric Power Supply Association.
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