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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

New FERC commissioners say connecting data centers is key priority

•FERC's new commissioners are prioritizing the expedited interconnection of data centers to the grid.
•The agency will also focus on streamlining permitting processes for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydroelectric projects.
•This signals a regulatory push to accelerate grid integration for high-demand loads and certain generation assets, potentially easing development bottlenecks and impacting interconnection queue timelines.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

How renewable energy producers can navigate FERC’s new interconnection rules

•FERC has implemented new interconnection rules aimed at accelerating the grid connection process for energy projects.
•Renewable energy producers must understand and strategically navigate these reforms to expedite their project timelines.
•Regional differences in implementation and impact of FERC's new rules are a critical factor affecting project development schedules.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

Groups sue FERC over MISO, SPP fast-track interconnection programs

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Environmental and consumer groups are suing FERC over fast-track interconnection programs implemented by MISO and SPP.

•The lawsuit alleges these programs provide an "undue advantage" to certain projects, potentially leading to higher residential ratepayer costs, which could indirectly affect PPA pricing for large power consumers.

•This legal challenge could prompt FERC, MISO, and SPP to re-evaluate or modify their interconnection queue reform efforts, impacting the timelines and competitive landscape for new generation project development.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

Groups sue FERC over its approval of SPP’s capacity accreditation plan

•Environmental groups (NRDC, Sierra Club) are suing FERC over its approval of the Southwest Power Pool's (SPP) capacity accreditation plan.
•The lawsuit alleges SPP's current methodologies unfairly favor fossil-fueled power plants over renewable resources in capacity markets.
•This legal challenge could lead to revisions in SPP's capacity accreditation rules, potentially altering revenue streams for different generation types and impacting capacity costs for large consumers in the SPP region.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

More small utilities participate in NERC’s grid attack simulation

•NERC's biennial GridEx security exercise is expanding its participant base to include smaller utilities and entities from outside the traditional electric sector.
•This broader participation aims to enhance the overall cybersecurity and physical security resilience of the North American electric grid.
•For large power consumers and developers, this indicates a concerted effort to improve grid reliability and reduce risks from cyber/physical attacks, which is critical for operational stability and project viability.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

FERC Approves NRG Energy Plan to Buy 12.9 GW of Gas-Fired Generation

•FERC has approved NRG Energy's $12 billion acquisition of 12.9 GW of gas-fired generation from LS Power, primarily located within the PJM market.
•This transaction represents a significant consolidation of conventional generation assets under a single entity in PJM, potentially influencing future capacity market dynamics and power prices.
•The regulatory approval signals continued support for large-scale mergers and acquisitions involving existing generation assets, impacting the competitive landscape for independent power producers (IPPs) and developers.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

NRG aims for 2026 next step in 5.4-GW gas deal with GE Vernova, Kiewit

•NRG is advancing a 5.4 GW natural gas generation deal with GE Vernova and Kiewit, targeting a 2026 next step.
•NRG is set to acquire an additional 12.9 GW of natural gas assets from LS Power, following FERC approval.
•This represents a significant expansion of NRG's natural gas fleet, totaling over 18 GW through new builds and acquisitions, indicating a strong market signal for gas-fired generation capacity.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

FERC OKs NRG’s 19 GW purchase of LS Power gas-fired, demand response assets

•FERC has approved NRG Energy's $12 billion acquisition of 19 GW of gas-fired generation and demand response assets from LS Power.
•This transaction will roughly double NRG's existing generating fleet, significantly expanding its dispatchable capacity.
•The acquisition occurs during a 'power market supercycle,' indicating a strategic move to capitalize on high demand and potentially rising capacity values.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

Former FERC commissioners urge Supreme Court to uphold agency independence

•Former FERC commissioners are urging the Supreme Court to uphold the agency's independence, warning that overturning 'Humphrey's Executor' could compromise its price-setting authority.
•A potential weakening of FERC's independence could lead to increased political influence over electricity rates, transmission charges, and market rules, introducing significant regulatory uncertainty.
•For developers and large power consumers, this instability could directly impact project economics, PPA negotiations, and long-term operational costs due to unpredictable shifts in regulatory policy.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

Tribes, conservation groups urge FERC to uphold veto policy on preliminary hydro permits

•The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is urging FERC to remove the veto power currently held by tribes and federal agencies over preliminary permit applications for hydropower projects on their lands.
•This proposed policy change aims to streamline the initial permitting process for hydropower developers by eliminating a significant early-stage hurdle.
•The article highlights a direct conflict, with tribes and conservation groups advocating for FERC to uphold the existing veto policy, signaling potential regulatory and legal challenges ahead for hydro development.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

[Podcast] How Utilities Are Planning for Demand

•Utilities are forecasting significant load growth, particularly from new industrial and data center developments, driving urgent needs for new generation capacity and grid upgrades.
•Strategic planning emphasizes grid modernization, transmission expansion, and diversified resource portfolios to ensure reliability and integrate advanced technologies.
•Evolving regulatory frameworks and capacity market designs are being adapted to incentivize flexible, dispatchable, and renewable resources to meet future demand.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

FERC dismisses cost allocation complaint over ‘self-planned’ AEP transmission projects

•FERC dismissed a cost allocation complaint, affirming that Kentucky Power, as part of the broader AEP transmission network, benefits from 'self-planned' transmission projects across that network.
•This ruling impacts how transmission project costs are distributed within large, integrated utility systems like AEP, potentially influencing rates for large power consumers and the financial viability of new generation projects connecting to these networks.
•The decision clarifies FERC's stance on cost allocation for utility-initiated transmission, suggesting that benefits can be broadly defined and costs spread across an interconnected system rather than solely borne by local entities.

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POWER Magazine•about 2 months ago

Nuclear, Natural Gas Power Generation Planned for Massive New Mexico Data Center Site

•A Texas-based developer plans a massive 3,500-acre data center campus in New Mexico, signaling a new era of hyperscale digital infrastructure development.
•The project includes plans for over 2 GW of natural gas-fired generation capacity and 5 GW or more of nuclear power to energize the site, representing an unprecedented scale of self-generation.
•This initiative highlights the critical need for reliable, high-capacity power for large data centers and the willingness of developers to integrate diverse generation assets directly.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

Making flexibility work: A concrete framework for the DOE large load proposal

•The DOE's proposal for interconnecting large loads, particularly data centers, mandates load flexibility but lacks specific implementation details.
•A framework is being proposed by former FERC Commissioner Allison Clements and Roselle LLP to provide concrete guidelines for operationalizing this required load flexibility.
•Developers and large power consumers, especially data centers, should anticipate new, detailed interconnection requirements focused on demand-side management and grid responsiveness.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

US installed nearly 26 GW of new generating capacity from January to August

•The U.S. added nearly 26 GW of new generating capacity between January and August, indicating robust growth in power infrastructure.
•Solar power significantly dominated these capacity additions, highlighting its continued market leadership for new generation projects.
•A controversial gas pipeline project connecting New Jersey to New York received regulatory approval, signaling ongoing investment and support for natural gas infrastructure.

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Energy Storage News•about 2 months ago

Xcel Energy plans 600MW ‘US Midwest’s largest BESS project’ in Minnesota

•Xcel Energy plans to develop a 600MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Sherco Energy Hub in central Minnesota, making it the largest BESS project in the US Midwest.
•This significant utility-scale storage deployment will enhance grid reliability and flexibility within the MISO region, potentially stabilizing energy prices and reducing peak demand charges for large power consumers.
•The project signals a strong market commitment to large-scale BESS, creating substantial opportunities for developers in co-located renewable + storage projects, BESS component supply, and related services, while also highlighting the need for robust interconnection and transmission planning.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

SPP proposes landmark merger of transmission planning, interconnection processes

•The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) has proposed a 'consolidated planning process' to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
•This proposal aims to merge transmission planning and interconnection processes, with the goal of making it easier and faster to bring new power supplies online.
•For developers and IPPs, this represents a significant regulatory change designed to streamline project timelines and reduce barriers to grid connection.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

Xcel Energy rolls out $60 billion capital spending plan

•Xcel Energy plans a massive $60 billion capital expenditure, including 7.5 GW of renewables, 3 GW of gas generation, and 1.9 GW of energy storage, signaling significant market opportunities for developers and equipment providers.
•The plan includes 1,500 miles of high-voltage transmission and $5 billion for wildfire mitigation, addressing critical grid modernization, reliability, and interconnection challenges across Xcel's service territories.
•This substantial investment indicates a strong utility commitment to decarbonization and grid resilience, driving demand for new generation, storage, and transmission projects, and offering new PPA opportunities for large power consumers.

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