U.S. grid regulators are examining the fallout from a wave of extreme cold that knocked out power to more than 1.6 million U.S. customers over Christmas weekend and raised urgent questions about grid reliability.
A consulting firm defends its analysis of Texas’ electric grid against criticism that its weather data did not include the 2021 winter storm that devastated the state’s grid. The story >>
“Supply chain snags, rising costs and extreme weather are likely to continue plaguing the power sector,” Deloitte said. “But promising trends in innovation and investment, buoyed by recent legislation, can help the sector fulfill its mission.” The story >>
COLD FRONT TURNS THE NATURAL GAS MARKET UPWARD WEATHER: COLDER TEMPS, HIGHER DEMAND ON THE WAY. The cold front will cover the U.S. for at least 14 days, increasing heating demand and raising Natural Gas prices. NATURAL GAS STORAGE REPORT: EIA Electricity PJM BGE FORWARD POWER PRICING PJM ADHUB FORWARD POWER PRICING
The experiment result would be a massive step in a decadeslong quest to unleash an infinite source of clean energy that could help end dependence on fossil fuels. Researchers have attempted to recreate nuclear fusion for decades – replicating the fusion that powers the sun. https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/12/politics/nuclear-fusion-energy-us-scientists-climate/index.html
Federal energy regulators approve a “first-ready, first-served” interconnection review process for PJM Interconnection as the grid operator digs out of its backlog; new requests won’t be reviewed until early 2026. The full story >>
The U.S. EPA’s recent denial of a plan to continue dumping toxic coal ash from Ohio’s largest coal plant into an unlined pond could doom the power plant and carries ramifications for Georgia Power’s plans to leave coal ash buried in place.
The Illinois Attorney General and Public Citizen contend FERC should order Dynegy to disgorge $428.6 million. Vistra, which bought Dynegy, denies the allegations. The story >>