EPSA
Researchers found that net carbon pricing would be the most efficient, cost-effective, and transparent way to lower New England’s power sector emissions. As developers pay tens of millions to cancel offshore wind projects that proved too costly, EPSA’s Jeff Turcotte asks why state policymakers continue to pursue higher cost energy approaches.
Read MoreThis year’s NERC Summer Reliability Assessment warns of resource inadequacy throughout most of the U.S. regions in cases of expected extreme weather, and blackouts are not out of the question. Grid reliability must be a top priority in the minds of policymakers and regulators going into the summer.
Read MoreStatus quo climate policies stymie New England’s clean and reliable energy future and shackle ratepayers with higher costs. It’s time for the region’s leaders to revisit carbon pricing and more effective paths to reduce emissions, as outlined in a study released last year by the Analysis Group.
Read MoreStakeholder 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 MoreIn comments to FERC, EPSA says electricity market reforms to value reliability can help solve New England winter power challenges in the long run.
Read MoreElectricity market design is critical to keeping the lights on and managing costs as New England builds a cleaner power system.
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