Electricity
New Power Plant Standards Preserve Reliable, Affordable Electricity
A new EPA policy will diversify electricity sources, leading to a cleaner energy future.
VPPs Aren’t Just a One Trick Pony
The energy transition is altering the demand for grid services Climate change and the energy transition are driving changes in the power sector. Thermal power plants (mostly coal) are being shut down due to poor economics and environment- and health-related concerns. Wind and solar energy are being built out…
Introducing Optimus: A Financial Modeling Tool Powerful Enough to Unlock the IRA’s Full Potential
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) fundamentally shifted the strategic landscape for utilities through an array of key changes to utility financial and tax incentives.
Utilities Need Investments to Decarbonize — Investors Need Accountability
Although investor demand for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds has been both strong and resilient in recent years, the ESG sector is not without its shortcomings.
Increased Spending on Transmission in PJM — Is It the Right Type of Line?
PJM utilities have increased their spending on transmission in recent years but more so on low-voltage projects that don’t advance large-scale grid decarbonization.