Perspective

“Earlier this year, Duke Energy reached a significant milestone in its plans to meet the growing energy needs of communities it serves: Oconee Nuclear Station received its subsequently renewed license, enabling its three units to continue generating clean, reliable energy into the 2050s.”

“EPRI recently launched its Open Power AI Consortium to evolve the electric sector by leveraging advanced AI technologies to transform the way electricity is produced, delivered, and used.”

“While you’re here in Boston, enjoy the Freedom Trail and the chowder, but be sure to keep an eye on the local energy transformation.”

“One of the key features of the Executive Orders is the emphasis on nuclear workforce development, which is badly needed if we are going to come close to the scale of construction program envisioned.”

This article addresses models and key components needed to drive expanded use of nuclear power.

“California needs to know whether electric vehicle supply equipment projects are coming online at a fast enough pace in appropriate locations to meet forecasted charging demand. Only then will the CPUC understand whether timeline targets it established will enable California to achieve its electrification goals.”

“Resilience planning means thinking ahead and contemplating as many unknowns as you can. As a utility regulator, you must consider thwarting opportunities and vulnerabilities that storms might give bad actors to infiltrate operating systems.”

“AI is one cause for unanticipated stress but can also be part of the solution. AI can help optimize existing generation, as well as streamline new supply integration. It can reduce operating costs.”

“The choice of cost allocation method is both a key factor in shaping outcomes and an exercise in judgment. No single standard defines what makes one approach reasonable and another flawed.”

“While some tweaks are necessary due to the present speed and concentration of load additions, wholesale jettisoning of tested practices likely brings many unintended consequences even – or perhaps, especially – for those customers regulators are seeking to protect.”