News & Updates

Study highlights lack of transparency in generator, grid performance across the South during Winter Storm Elliott

Winter Storm Elliott Report
From December 21-26, 2022, Winter Storm Elliott tested the South's power grid resilience under extremely cold conditions when electricity demand was very high across the region. The Southern Renewable Energy Association (SREA) commissioned Telos Energy to review performance within the Southern...
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The Importance of Open and Transparent Cost Allocation in Transmission Planning

Transmission planning may not seem like the most glamorous topic, but it’s potentially a huge stumbling block to planning critical grid upgrades. As we push toward a more resilient, reliable, and sustainable grid, the Southeast faces a critical moment in determining...
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Navigating the Future: FERC Order No. 1920 and the Call for Diverse Scenarios

The energy landscape is evolving rapidly, and with this transformation comes the need for robust planning. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) Order No. 1920 addresses this by requiring transmission providers to develop multiple long-term scenarios during regional transmission planning. This order...
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Cost-Efficient and Resilient Grid Planning Needs Supportive Regulators

There’s a growing focus on electric transmission at the federal level. The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships program has allocated about $5.6 billion in funding across the country to strengthen the grid. Additionally, they’ve identified National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors...
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SERTP: True Regional Planning, or Siloed Utility Plans in a Trench Coat?

The Southeastern Regional Transmission Planning (SERTP) process encompasses nine utilities across the southeast. SERTP is meant to be a regional process designed to address regional problems “rather than the public utility transmission provider planning only for its own needs or the needs...
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Unlocking the Power of Interstate Transmission: How FERC Order No. 1920 Could Change the Game

Imagine a world where our electricity highways are as efficient and expansive as our interstate highways. In 1956, President Eisenhower revolutionized travel with the Federal-Aid Highway Act, which aimed to eliminate unsafe roads and traffic jams, creating an interstate expressway system that...
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Shedding New Light on the Benefits of Longterm Transmission Planning

FERC’s Order 1920 Provides Transparency and Accountability for Longterm Planning Decisions On May 13th, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Order 1920 after hearing from a diverse array of stakeholders in the electric industry. From large electric utilities to small...
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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.