Samantha Gilman

PJM issued a Hot Weather Alert with expected temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s over the next 10 days. To ensure grid reliability during this hot spell, the alert is in effect from June 17 through June 21, and may be extended based on updated forecasts. This alert prepares transmission and generation operators for significant increases in electricity demand. However, PJM Interconnection’s currently has the generation capacity and transmission capability to meet the expected demand on the system during the heat wave, but extended periods of extreme heat does have the potential to stress the electric system and cause reliability challenges. It's interesting to note that in comparison to 2023, on the solar side, the biggest projects include the 427 MW Fox Squirrel Solar Farm, 150 MW phase of the Fox Squirrel Solar Farm, which will have 577 MW of capacity once fully operational later this year, however, the 325 MW AEUG Union Solar Project in Union County, Ohio is expected to support the grid this summer. The 2023 Cumulative Capacity of the renewables in PJM was around 220,827 MW, and they plan to add over 10,000 MW in the following years wherein 95% of the projects are all renewable generation sources. Solar energy will definitely play a key role this summer.

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When FERC makes decisions, renewable energy developers listen. Here's the latest, including  PJM capacity market reforms and a revised transmission planning and cost allocation rule. #DriveEnergyForward, https://lnkd.in/eib9BFzy

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On the latest United States Energy Association Power Sector Podcast, GridStor VP of Policy & Strategy Jason Burwen joined journalist Herman Trabish to discuss the evolution of utility-scale battery storage in the U.S. and key challenges--particularly the rationing of scarce interconnections and the slow-down in completing related transmission network upgrades--that policymakers can address to increase storage deployments. Find full episode links to YouTube and Spotify at https://lnkd.in/gvUY6WaN #PowerSector #Energy #USEA #PodcastGuest #EnergySystems #AmericanEnergy #EnergyReliability #UtilityScale #BatteryEnergyStorage #GridStor

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Today, Energy Workforce & Technology Council President Tim Tarpley testified before the U.S. House of Representatives House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs during the Field Hearing titled “Drilling Down: Oversight of the Challenges and Opportunities Facing the U.S. Energy Production.” The hearing examined the challenges faced by American energy producers, including regulatory uncertainty caused by Administration policies, and highlighted career training opportunities aimed at growing the energy workforce. Tune in to his testimony below! 👇 #energypolicy #oilandgas #energyproduction

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has spent two years working on what could be the most important nationwide transmission grid reform in decades. Next week, it plans to finally announce its decision — and the implications for the clean energy transition are huge Learn more: https://bit.ly/4acSVmG #FERC #Transmission #energytransition #renewables

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“Demand growth is quickly rising in many areas,” Shah said. “This is a call to action to utilities and the broader power sector to rethink their go-to solutions. We need to implement a new playbook, moving away from the traditional, very expensive solutions towards the most cost effective, reliable and clean energy solutions needed.” We couldn’t agree more, and #AMx is about doing exactly that—finding new, better ways for utilities to get the grid data they need to support demand management, decarbonization, and reliability, while also keeping costs low for customers. At Copper, we’re proud to be leading the way on this front in partnership with electric, gas, and water utilities across the country that are working to advance a more positive and sustainable future. #CopperLabs #affordability #utilityofthefuture

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