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MISO Moves on Upper Midwest Transmission

MISO

“MISO recently approved what they call their LRTP, Long Range Transmission Plan Tranche One – 18 projects spread out from North Dakota to Michigan, including Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.”
Byline: 

Michael Lamb

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How Fleet Electrification Impacts T&D and Substations

Oncor, POWER Engineers

“We’re hardening the grid for storms and fires, building infrastructure to connect renewables, and replacing aging infrastructure. These large EV loads aren’t being factored into these projects and will add to the demands on engineering and construction resources.”
Byline: 

Jennifer Deaton and Nathan Bingham

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New Nuclear is Real

Carbon-free power

“The most important element that aligns for a hopeful future for nuclear is a recognition of noncarbon-generation benefits it provides that we don’t receive from other forms of generation. Half of the power in the U.S. that is carbon-free is produced by nuclear power.”
Byline: 

Jeff Merrifield

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How Much Hydrogen Helps

Southern Co., GTI Energy

“Green hydrogen is exciting because it gets to that storage issue in terms of potentially having ability to store excess renewable energy from sources like solar and wind for electricity.”
Byline: 

Joanne Mello et al.

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Unintended Consequences of FERC Order 1000

ITC

“Pre-Order 1000, there was a fair amount of regional transmission development, and the most prominent examples are MISO MVPs, CapX2020, Balanced Portfolio in SPP. Those continue to provide massive benefits to customers. It makes a strong case for policymakers to say, ‘it’s time to go back to the federal right of first refusal.’”
Byline: 

Devin McMackin

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Consistent Methods to Evaluate DERs

Opposite of Arbitrary and Capricious

The National Standard Practice Manual for Benefit-Cost Analysis of Distributed Energy Resources offers regulators and others a set of fundamental principles that can guide decisions about how to conduct BCAs and which cost tests to use in their jurisdiction.
Byline: 

John Shenot and Chris Neme

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AEIC's Vision Remains Clear and Constant

138th Annual Meeting

“Staying true to its vision, the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies will continue to be the glue that binds the industry together and provides an encouraging bang on the table in support of new ideas and innovations that move our industry forward for the benefit of all.”
Byline: 

Steve Hauser

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Innovating at AEIC

They Keep the Lights On

AEIC is celebrating its achievements this October at the 138th annual meeting of AEIC’s members in Scottsdale, Arizona. With unprecedented legislative and technological challenges coming, AEIC believes in working together to address the industry’s greatest operational needs.
Byline: 

Lori Burkhart

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