Nuclear Powering the Future
Its Role in Growing Electricity Demand
“EPRI’s research portfolio is focused on maintaining safe, reliable, and economical operation of today’s reactors, while supporting the development of next-generation technologies.”
Law & Lawyers
Utilities Continue to Lead the Energy Transition
Central Hudson Gas & Electric
Navigating Reliability, Affordability, and Decarbonization: “Like the three legs of a stool, affordability, reliability and decarbonization must each be supported to maintain a stable and forward-looking energy system. At Central Hudson, we’re especially focused on affordability for our customers who are feeling the brunt of the rising cost of living.”
The First State and Future of Power
2018, When We Started
In that first Special Issue, my editorial was entitled “State of Power by State.” The message there was summed up in this sentence: “When we assess the present state of power, and when we project the future, we know the states are really different.”
Views on State and Future of Power from Con Ed
Con Ed
“We’re already thinking a step ahead on low-carbon resources that will help us decarbonize our steam systems, such as hydrogen. We’re also looking into the methane detectors. So, we’re already building devices and technology for the future possibilities of the decarbonizing grid.”
Lightning Round on Power's Future
Guidehouse
Guidehouse experts hit their buzzers and answer our questions.
Power's Future: Prioritizing Responses
Guidehouse
“When prioritizing, utilities must consider the value each investment will bring in the short and long term, risk appetite of the organization, and ability to support the investment within the context of their specific organization.”
Power's Future: Near-Term Actions
Guidehouse
“Today’s electric system planning, construction, and regulatory processes are designed to manage moderate levels of growth, but lack the flexibility, scaling, and pace needed to manage sustained surges in new customer connections and large load additions.”
Power's Future: Streamlining Transmission Planning
Guidehouse
“At least in the early phases of a study, utilities must develop automated tools for qualifying and quantifying the upgrade requirements for interconnecting the cluster, though generation projects increasingly require specialized studies, such as electromagnetic transients.”
Power's Future: Collaborating with States and Communities
Guidehouse
“Ultimately, collaboration between energy providers and state and local stakeholders is essential for dismantling historical silos, aligning incentives, and accelerating data center deployment.”
Power's Future: No-Regets AI Use Cases
Guidehouse
“By prioritizing no-regrets AI applications to support enhanced customer service, employee operations, and regulatory activities, utilities can be better prepared to navigate the complexities of the evolving industry and drive a reliable, affordable, and resilient energy future.”