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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

•Grid reliability is deteriorating as winter peak demand outpaces new resource additions, signaling increased risk of outages and potential for higher capacity prices.
•Initial estimates for data center load growth may be overstated, prompting a re-evaluation of future demand forecasts and investment strategies for generation and transmission.
•A significant bribery scandal settlement highlights ongoing regulatory and market integrity challenges within the industry.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

•The Texas Energy Fund has committed low-interest loans totaling $1.15 billion to NRG for 1.5 GW of new gas capacity across three projects, including Greens Bayou, contributing to over 3.5 GW secured by the fund overall.
•This state-backed financing significantly lowers the cost of capital for new dispatchable gas generation in ERCOT, making these projects more financially viable for developers.
•The initiative directly addresses grid reliability and resource adequacy concerns in Texas, aiming to increase the supply of firm, on-demand power for large industrial consumers and data centers.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

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