Fortnightly Magazine - July 2023

PJM Interconnection Queues

American Council on Renewable Energy

“We modeled the job creation and economic benefits of the renewable energy projects that PJM will attempt to pass through the interconnection queue in the next four years as PJM implements reforms recently approved by FERC.”
Byline: 

Kevin O’Rourke

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Miller and Chesnick on Utility Innovation

EY

“Utilities are in different stages of development on this journey. Those on the leading edge are viewing risk differently and are open to taking thoughtful, calculated risks as a business imperative for the potential benefit of progress and innovation.”
Byline: 

Jeff Miller and Stephanie Chesnick

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The American Utility in 2023: Back to the Future

Guidehouse

“As highlighted in Guidehouse’s “State and Future of the Power Industry” 2023 report, utilities are increasingly embracing the changing world in which they operate and making critical investments to achieve their goals.”
Byline: 

Michelle Fay, Dan Hahn, and Mackinnon Lawrence

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Communicating the Utility ESG Story, Part 1

Eye on Credit Rating Agencies

“The rating agencies collect ESG data from various sources, including direct communication with companies, company disclosures, regulatory filings, industry reports, and third-party data providers.”
Byline: 

Martha Davis

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Cool Transmission Lines

VEIR

“VEIR is building a new generation of high-capacity transmission lines that can go over long distances, giving five to ten times more power in the same right-of-way space used with a conventional conductor.”
Byline: 

Timothy Heidel

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Keystone Policy Center Annual Leadership Awards

Memorable Moments

In the stunning atrium ballroom of the National Portrait Gallery, the Keystone Policy Center gave its Annual Leadership Awards to FERC Chair Willie Phillips; Tri-State G&T CEO Duane Highley; Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon; ClearPath Founder Jay Faison; and CBS Evening News Anchor Norah O’Donnell.
Byline: 

PUF

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USEA 2023 Annual Membership Meeting

Memorable Moments

The United States Energy Association hosted its 2023 Annual Membership Meeting and Public Policy Forum at the Press Club, convening members and stakeholders to preview the future of the energy industry.
Byline: 

PUF

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EV Impacts on the Grid and Consumers

AEIC Members Share Knowledge

“AEIC members throughout North America are responding to these challenges by leveraging government funding and incentives for upgrading the grid to meet the projected future demand for electricity to power EVs and to build out the vehicle charging network. These efforts are also supported by robust consumer education and engagement campaigns.”
Byline: 

Steve Hauser

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