When utilities lose in legislatures and lose at the bidding table, they go back to FERC. Regulators should reaffirm competition as the default for regional projects. America’s electric grid is straining under aging transmission infrastructure, surging new generation and an explosion of demand from electricity-hungry data centers and heavy manufacturing. In April, incumbent utilities in […]
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Speed to power requires more transmission, not less competition
A complaint at FERC seeking to limit competition among transmission developers would inject uncertainty into the process and spur regulatory delays, writes Will Hazelip from National Grid Ventures US. America’s ability to lead in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and energy innovation depends on something that rarely makes headlines: electric transmission infrastructure. Electricity demand is rising faster […]
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It’s Time for Texas to Get Competitive on Transmission Development
Texas operates the most competitive wholesale electricity generation market in the United States. Every day, hundreds of power generators compete in ERCOT-run auctions to deliver the cheapest power to homes and businesses. The retail electric market is equally robust, with retail electric providers (REPs) vigorously competing for customers based on price, service, and preferences. The […]