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OpinionUsing scenario modeling to address uncertainty in the clean energy transition
Scenario modeling and forecasting gives us the ability to answer multiple “what-ifs” and explore many futures before committing to one, making it a crucial tool during the energy transition, writes Kaushik Telgaonkar.
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Why the SPEED Act may slow down after passing the House
In January, lawmakers face the expiration of a temporary government funding deal and impending midterms, complicating the bill's advancement. But observers say there is more urgency now than ever before to reform energy infrastructure permitting.
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Texas sues Xcel over Panhandle fires
The state is asking for monetary compensation, as well as court orders preventing Xcel from recovering fire costs from customers and from marketing its equipment as safe.
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OpinionWhat the Western REC registry shake-up means for corporate clean energy
The process of rebuilding the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System creates near-term uncertainties and risks, Roger Ballentine of Green Strategies writes.
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NIST adds to AI security guidance with cybersecurity framework profile
Organizations have a new resource to map AI considerations onto the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s most famous security blueprint.
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FERC members raise alarms about PJM failure to meet reliability target
PJM says several factors could close the capacity shortfall, including a new load forecast next month that could be significantly lower than the last due to stricter vetting of potential large loads and a reduced economic outlook.
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FERC orders PJM to craft large load colocation rules
The decision is a win for independent power producers with gas-fired and nuclear power plants in the PJM Interconnection, according to Capstone analysts.
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The week in 5 numbers: PJM did it again
In other news, 2025 is shaping up to be another record year for new energy storage installations. With Ford entering the market, the industry expects continued growth, despite some bumps in the road.
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California PUC lowers utilities’ return on equity by 0.3 percentage points
During a hearing to vote on the proposal, commissioners discussed the difficulty of balancing affordability for ratepayers with the need for utilities to access capital as they manage wildfire risk.
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House passes permitting reform bill with anti-offshore wind amendment
The amendment was “absolutely critical for preserving the Trump administration’s ability to continue its much-need reviews of ocean wind projects,” said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J.
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Court agrees to rehear $14B climate funding freeze case
The nonprofit recipients of $14 billion in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grants frozen by the EPA are scheduled to have their case reheard by the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in February.
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OpinionEnergy evolution: Meeting the demands of an AI-powered world
By pairing human expertise with AI-driven insights and forging collaborations across industries, we can build an energy ecosystem that is reliable and affordable for all, EPRI’s Remi Raphael writes.
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PJM capacity prices hit record high as grid operator falls short of reliability target
A 6.6-GW shortfall could trigger a backstop procurement to bolster PJM’s reserve margin, according to Jefferies analysts.
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