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Why MISO's 2026 Grid Analysis Matters to Louisiana

Why MISO's 2026 Grid Analysis Matters to Louisiana

In 2026, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, or MISO, will begin a South Load Pocket Risk Assessment focused on Louisiana. While the study may sound technical, it is...
Entergy is Making Big Moves Toward Planning a More Resilient Grid. But Is It Enough?

Entergy is Making Big Moves Toward Planning a More Resilient Grid. But Is It Enough?

In the decade since Entergy joined the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the local grid has seen little change. Extreme weather events like the 2018 cold snap, Winter...
What MISO South’s Grid, Markets, Transmission Buildout Mean for ERSC in 2026

What MISO South’s Grid, Markets, Transmission Buildout Mean for ERSC in 2026

The Entergy Regional State Committee (ERSC) met on November 11 for a packed agenda that highlighted the rapidly changing landscape for reliability, market performance, and long-term planning in...

MISO, Entergy Reports on May 25 Load Shed Event Reveal Ongoing Generation and Transmission Challenges in Louisiana

Load pockets are areas on the grid with limited import capability, meaning generation must be built within the pocket itself to meet demand. If generation inside that pocket fails for any reason - like it did for Entergy and Cleco on...
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Why Mississippi Benefits from Staying in MISO

Way back in 2021, the Mississippi Public Service Commission (MPSC) opened a docket to evaluate the value of membership at the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). The PSC recently brought in consulting firm Bates White to examine the numbers and assess...
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MISO’s First ERAS Cycle Yields a Process that Overwhelmingly Favors Natural Gas

On August 26, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) released preliminary results from its first Expedited Resource Addition Study (ERAS) cycle, approved by FERC on June 21. The program allows MISO to run a limited number of fast-tracked interconnection studies - 10...
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Solar is Surging in MISO as Demand, Outages Strain the Grid

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) has long been known for its wind power. Thanks to forward-thinking transmission planning, MISO integrated thousands of megawatts of wind that now complement coal, gas, nuclear, and hydro. But the story is changing—solar is rapidly...
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Southern Renewable Energy Association

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Legislation

SREA advocates for policies that support renewable energy deployment and protect the industry from legislative threats. Our efforts ensure that renewable energy companies influence regional energy policies, focusing on growth, tax incentives, siting, and decommissioning requirements.

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Regulatory

SREA’s regulatory advocacy helps shape utility plans to integrate renewable energy, expanding clean energy access in the Southeast. By participating in state utility proceedings, SREA provides technical comments and testimony to promote clean energy adoption.

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Transmission

SREA is actively engaged in the regional planning process and collaborates with organizations across the region to push for reforms in planning, transparency and oversight with two goals in mind: strengthening the grid and integrating more renewable energy.