Terna, the Italian transmission system operator, hosted the Innovation Zone Forum in San Francisco, bringing together leading industry players, startups, and investors to discuss and drive technological solutions for a sustainable and digitalized energy future. This event, Terna’s first initiative in its Silicon Valley Innovation Zone, highlights the company’s commitment to open innovation and collaboration in building a more resilient and accessible electric grid.
A group of 26 House lawmakers has penned a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan expressing concern over the agency’s ‘Clean Power Plan 2.0’, which they argue will endanger electric grid reliability for millions of Americans. The letter, led by Rep. Lloyd Smucker, highlights the plan’s impact on coal and gas plants, particularly within the PJM Interconnection service area, which covers a large portion of the Atlantic coast. Lawmakers warn that the plan’s forced closure of existing power plants and rushed transition to renewables will lead to power rationing and increased costs for consumers. While the Biden administration has defended the plan, some Democrats, including Sen. Joe Manchin, have expressed similar concerns about the plan’s potential negative consequences.
The aging US electric grid faces increasing strain from demand, weather disruptions, and renewable energy integration. Grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) offer a promising solution to ease congestion, reduce costs, and boost renewable energy adoption. This article explores the benefits, recent policy developments, and the potential of GETs to modernize the grid.
