Faced with challenges such as surging demand, aging infrastructure, and extreme weather events, the energy grid is under considerable pressure. Demand response, a strategy that allows energy consumers to adjust their usage in real-time to maintain grid stability, is presented as an innovative and
How Can Data Centers Navigate Power Supply Challenges? Data centers are the backbone of the digital age, supporting everything from cloud services to AI applications. However, the increasing demand for data processing and storage has led to significant challenges in securing a reliable and
In a significant move aimed at securing grid reliability, Talen Energy has reached an agreement with PJM Interconnection, the Maryland Public Service Commission, Maryland electric utilities, consumer representatives, and the Sierra Club. The agreement will extend the operations of the 1.3-GW
PJM Interconnection, the largest regional transmission organization (RTO) in the United States, is facing significant challenges in its capacity market. Recently, PJM agreed to lower its auction price cap to $325/MW-day from over $500/MW-day following a lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania Governor Josh
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has proposed new maintenance and operation standards, as well as heightened emergency response plan oversight, for battery energy storage facilities in California. This proposal was brought forward in response to a significant fire at Vistra
In a significant move, Voltus has filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) against the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) over new demand response requirements that could potentially disqualify 450 MW of Voltus's resources from an upcoming capacity
