On March 29, the Electric Power Supply Association hosted its first Competitive Power Summit in Washington, DC. Leaders from across the competitive power market discussed the key issues facing the sector, including maintaining reliability as the grid changes, market innovations, advancing decarbonization, ensuring a just transition with continued customer and economic benefits, and future market […]
Read MorePodcast: How Do We Address Reliability Challenges, Today and Into the Future?
In recent weeks, the nation’s electric power supply has been called into question. Expected extreme weather this summer will drive up demand, and power supplies are increasingly coming from intermittent sources that rely on favorable weather conditions to power the grid. During this episode, we highlight speakers at EPSA’s recent Competitive Power Summit and the solutions they would like to see implemented.
Read MoreMISO Faces a Serious Reliability Threat; A Credible Capacity Construct Could Alleviate Its Concerns
The recently issued North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) 2022 Summer Reliability Assessment identifies worrying challenges facing the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) for the coming summer. NERC’s report outlines tangible concerns over reliable electricity service because “[m]ore extreme temperatures, higher generation outages, or low wind conditions expose the MISO North and Central areas to […]
Read MoreEnsuring Grid Reliability Through Hurricane Preparedness
With June 1 marking the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting another unusually active season, with as many as 21 named storms and 10 hurricanes. If the NOAA prediction becomes reality, this will be the seventh straight year of above-average activity, and it is all but […]
Read MoreEPSA CEO Shares Need for Competitive Zero-Carbon and Natural Gas Generation With Utility Commissioners
Todd Snitchler tells NARUC audience that natural gas and competition will be key to providing reliable and cost-effective power generation.
Read MoreA Reliable Path Forward for New England's Power System
Electricity market design is critical to keeping the lights on and managing costs as New England builds a cleaner power system.
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