Energy Department Orders PJM to Keep Eddystone Generating Station Running

Americans are concerned about the electric grid—and they are ready to act. The 2025 WSP* Pulse Report: Energy shows 83% of Americans worry about the affordability of electricity, yet 65% would pay MORE for a reliable electric grid.  In addition, 92% of Americans would support new transmission projects in their community to help meet the national power demands—even if they didn’t benefit directly. The message is clear: Americans want leaders to build a dependable, resilient, and affordable grid. With this public support, there’s a clear path forward to deliver on these priorities. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/dRpMCGN5 #CCOP #PowerofPurpose *WSP is a CCOP client.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that could give dispatchable power plants priority in interconnection queues. Under the GRID Power Act, FERC would have 60 days to review proposals from regional transmission organizations and independent system operators for specific projects that would be pushed to the head of interconnection queues. Sens. John Hoeven, R-N.D., and Todd Young, R-Ind., have introduced a companion bill in the Senate. The Electric Power Supply Association, a trade group for power producers, supports the bill. But the Sierra Club said the bill — along with two other energy bills that passed the House Thursday — would hamper efforts to build cleaner, more reliable energy sources, like wind and solar, that can be built more quickly than fossil-fueled power plants.

US Grid Interconnection Agreements Hit Record 75 GW in 2024 Amid Federal Reforms The United States recorded its highest-ever volume of grid interconnection agreements in 2024, with capacity surging 33% year-on-year to 75 gigawatts (GW), according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie. The milestone follows the introduction of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order No. 2023 and other regional reforms designed to accelerate the processing of interconnection requests. The report, Tracking the Progress of US Grid Interconnection, highlights that the reforms have begun to ease longstanding bottlenecks by reducing speculative projects and clearing queue backlogs. “We saw a record year in 2024, with 75 GW of secured capacity. 2025 is maintaining this […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dzx34YWQ #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #america #ferc #grid #report #woodmackenzie

The U.S. House has passed the GRID Power Act, which would allow dispatchable power projects shown to support grid reliability to jump ahead in interconnection queues. ⚡️ Under the bill, FERC would have 60 days to review proposals from RTOs/ISOs for which projects get this priority, & then complete rulemaking within 180 days once the law is enacted. Proponents argue this will help clear the backlog of “shovel-ready” plants 🪏 waiting for years, as demand continues to rise 📈. Detractors, including clean energy advocates, warn that prioritizing dispatchable (often fossil-based) generation may slow down deployment of faster, non-dispatchable sources like wind and solar. 🌱 #GridReliability #EnergyPolicy #DispatchableGeneration #CleanEnergy #Regulation #Infrastructure #PowerMarket

NEW: While Washington plays politics with energy, SEIA is putting forward a thoughtful policy agenda to strengthen our America’s grid and reliably meet rising demand. Yesterday, SEIA released “Solar and Storage Industry Policy Agenda for a Reliable, Secure Grid.” This document is a blueprint for modernizing energy infrastructure, supporting development of domestic supply chains, reforming interconnection, scaling energy storage technology, leveraging the benefits of distributed solar and storage, and investing in transmission infrastructure that brings reliable, clean energy to every community. With solar and storage making up the vast majority of new electric generating capacity being added to the grid, America needs policy actions at the local, state and federal levels to ensure that we can maintain the reliability of our grid, meet skyrocketing demand, and keep prices down for families. We’re eager to engage with all lawmakers at all levels who truly want to improve our energy systems for the 21st century. We know that the reliability of our electric grid – and America’s ability to meet future energy demand – depend on adding more solar and storage to the energy mix. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehqPYEi4

Idaho Power has submitted its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to regulators in Idaho and Oregon, detailing how it plans to meet the rising energy demand over the next twenty years. The plan proposes enhancements in energy resources, transmission systems, battery storage, and efficiency measures. Regulatory bodies will set a timeline for public review before deciding on the proposal’s acknowledgment. Get the full story from T&D World magazine below. #EnergyFuture #SustainablePower #CleanEnergyTransition

"Germany has already met its 2028 goal for reducing coal-fired power generation, so won’t need to order the shutdown of any plants for a second year running [...] Germany has an interim 2028 target of reducing coal-fired power by 8.7 gigawatts, and as of Sept. 1 it had exceeded this level by about 10%" Hopefully, this path will be continued and accelerated. https://lnkd.in/gWxn4grQ

Australia’s grid‑scale batteries are entering a step‑change, with 8,599 MW already under construction versus 4,292 MW operating, and 24,510 MWh in build compared with 8,710 MWh online. That pipeline equals approximately 2.62 times the operating fleet by MW and 3.57 times by MWh, clear evidence of a rapid increase in both capacity and storage hours. The average duration is trending upward from 2.03 hours to 2.49 hours to 2.85 hours across operating, commissioning, and construction, signaling longer and more reliable dispatch windows. Explore the visual representation of stage-by-stage numbers and ratios that drive this acceleration in clean, dependable infrastructure. #EnergyStorage #Batteries #Australia #Grid #CleanEnergy #Infrastructure #DataViz #Sustainability

The future of energy is here. Australia's battery storage pipeline shows a massive shift towards a more resilient and sustainable grid.

Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce announced that Hydro One is breaking ground on the St. Clair Transmission Line. The line will connect the County of Lambton and Municipality of Chatham-Kent and provide 450-megawatts of reliable electricity to the region. Here’s what Atura Power President and CEO Tom Patterson said about the announcement: “Atura Power applauds the advancement of the St. Clair Transmission Line. As the owner and operator of a fleet of combined-cycle gas turbine electricity generating stations, we recognize the need for new and expanded energy infrastructure to ensure that southwestern Ontario homes and business get the reliable and affordable power they need, when they need it.” You can read the Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’Ontario’s news release here: https://lnkd.in/eZVKyQGs. #reliable #affordable #gasgeneration #aturapower #therewhenyouneedit