News & Updates

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...

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...

Last month, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Order 1920, a groundbreaking rule that requires more comprehensive transmission planning across the country. This rule, developed over two years, marks a significant advancement in how the bulk electric system is planned. Throughout its...

The electric industry in the United States has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. In 2010, renewable energy accounted for only around 13% of electricity generation, with hydroelectric dams contributing the majority. Wind energy was on the rise but...

It’s likely you may have heard by now one way or another - the electric power grid is having a moment. There have been countless stories in the media recently that have pointed out the need to build out a grid...

The Southeastern Regional Transmission Planning (SERTP) process is run by some of the largest utilities in the southeast, including Duke Energy, Southern Company, Tennessee Valley Authority and others. For the past decade, SERTP has failed to provide any real regional transmission...

The Southeastern Energy Exchange Market (SEEM) began public operations on November 9, 2022. SEEM utilities touted it as an “Advanced Bilateral Market Platform” fit for the 21st Century. An early press release stated, “The result will be cost savings while improving the integration...