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About NARUC's Demand Roundtable

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The Demand Roundtable is composed of approximately twenty-one rotating participants, with seven State Commissioners, seven utilities/RTOs/ISOs, and seven mega-users. Here, Pridemore discusses the importance of the event with PUF’s Paul Kjellander.

The Three Gs of Clean Energy: Grid, Growth, and Globe

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“The key lies in smart planning. Managed charging, demand response programs, and energy efficiency initiatives can help us meet this new demand without overwhelming our infrastructure. Through SEPA Academy and our Working Groups, we’re ensuring that stakeholders have the insights, tools, and resources to navigate this period of rapid expansion.”

About NARUC's Nuclear Energy Subcommittee

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The newly named Subcommittee on Nuclear Energy, formerly the Subcommittee on Nuclear Issues-Waste Disposal, still will discuss nuclear waste, but encompass a broader deliberation on all matters nuclear, as it is deemed one of the solutions to the energy transition. The new name clarifies also the direction the nation is heading concerning nuclear, with the restart of once-shuttered nuclear plants such as Three Mile Island, and the advent of Small Modular Reactors.

EPRI's GET SET

Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies

“EPRI’s GET SET (Grid-Enhancing Technologies for a Smart Energy Transition) initiative explores four key technologies aimed at boosting the electric grid’s capacity: Dynamic Line Ratings, Advanced Conductors, Transmission Topology Optimization, and Advanced Power Flow Controllers.”

Introducing the 9th Annual Global Electrification Forum

Connecting Interdependent Energy Futures

“From May 5-9, EEI International Programs will host the ninth annual Global Electrification Forum, where the world’s leading electric company executives and thought leaders will gather to further the conversation on sustainable energy transitions and universal access to electricity.”

Nuclear Energy Subcommittee: Tim Echols

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“Here at NARUC, what it says is that there’re a lot of levers in this society that are moving in favor of nuclear energy. It’s the carbon-free nature of it, the data centers now asking for it, and states like Illinois and California that are reopening or changing the moratorium in the case of Illinois on nuclear.”

Data Center Growth

Utilities are Developing New Approaches

“Some utilities are already exploring structured cost-sharing models, such as milestone-based investment commitments and firm load agreements, to ensure that new infrastructure investments are made with clear demand signals.”