In September’s episode of Energy Solutions, EPSA CEO Todd Snitchler sits down with Mark Christie, a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to debrief this summer’s reliability challenges and discuss FERC’s views of the state of energy today. Christie, as an influential voice within the Commission, shares his two main focuses: cost and reliability, and emphasizes the need for dispatchable generation that keeps the lights on regardless of changing weather or demand spikes.
Read MoreFederal Agencies Tell FERC Transmission Competition Is “The Best Way” to Ensure Grid Reliability, Affordability, and Innovation
Electric transmission policy must encourage competition, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have told the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in a joint public comment, aligning with comments filed by EPSA. The agencies advise against reinstating the Right-of-First-Refusal (ROFR) policy on the grounds that it would be detrimental to grid reliability and affordability.
Read MoreAfter Commissioner Danly Raises Concerns, EPSA and P3 File Motion to Strike FERC Brief in Ongoing PJM Reliability Litigation
EPSA and P3’s action concerns the electricity market responsible for procuring reliable power at competitive rates for 65 million customers served by PJM Interconnection.
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.
Read MoreEPSA Responds to FERC Chair Glick’s Renomination
Today’s announcement comes at a time when access to reliable power at affordable prices has never been more important. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 20, 2022 CONTACT: Todd Snitchler 330.316.7492 | tsnitchler@epsa.org WASHINGTON – In response to today’s renomination of Chair Richard Glick to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, EPSA President and CEO Todd Snitchler issued […]
Read MorePodcast: Can Electricity Markets Meet Growing Demand While Reducing Emissions?
Three-term FERC Commissioner Sudeen Kelly on how competitive electricity markets can meet new demand from global conflict between Russia and Ukraine, rising costs and inflation, and the push for cleaner electricity.
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