The Colorado Microgrid Roadmap, created by the Colorado Energy Office and Department of Local Affairs, delves into the potential of microgrids to boost grid reliability and resilience, particularly for rural regions that are prone to disruptions due to severe weather. The constant threat of rising
The Midwest is undergoing a transformative phase in its energy infrastructure development through the recent approval of a record-setting portfolio of transmission lines by the Midwestern grid operator, MISO. Dubbed “build, baby, build,” this initiative aims to significantly enhance the region’s gri
The reliability of the power grid during extreme winter weather events is a critical concern, particularly in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s (MISO) southern region, known as MISO South. This area, encompassing most of Louisiana, parts of Mississippi, Arkansas, and a small portion of
Pennsylvania and Governor Josh Shapiro have filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) aimed at addressing the rising capacity market prices within the PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in
In anticipation of an upcoming winter storm expected to bring some of the coldest January temperatures in over a decade, the North American Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC) is taking proactive measures to ensure grid reliability across the eastern half of the United States. Spanning from the
Illinois is at a critical juncture in its energy journey. After years of comprehensive energy reform and increasing electricity usage, the state faces potential grid reliability issues. Experts warn that without timely interventions to ensure adequate electricity availability this summer, Illinois
