If you’ve heard anything about what’s happening in the Texas power grid, you know the pace of change is staggering. Demand’s spiking, supply is shifting,
ERCOT’s Real-Time Co-Optimization with Battery Storage (RTC+B) initiative marks one of the most transformative changes to ERCOT’s market design in years. And now, the next
Utility-scale battery storage in the United States has expanded significantly in recent years, driven by the continued integration of renewable energy resources like wind and
As electricity markets evolve, understanding the mechanisms of transmission rights — both physical and financial transmission rights — is crucial for market participants navigating the
The energy landscape is transforming at an unprecedented pace: anticipated growth in electricity demand, expansion of all types of energy sources, including variable energy resources
NEW: NERC has extended the Q1-Q3 GADS reporting deadlines to 12/19/2024! Since 2024, NERC compliance reporting deadlines for GADS Q1–Q3 have been extended to December
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s (MISO)?annual transmission planning activities, known as the MISO Transmission Expansion Plans (MTEP), are designed to optimize the grid’s performance by
The proposed California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) represents a significant shift in regional energy trading and transmission management. Designed to foster
Operated by the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), the SPP Integrated Marketplace (SPPIM) is designed to ensure a reliable power supply, adequate transmission infrastructure, and competitive
The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) is driving a major RTO expansion with its expanded footprint into the Western Interconnection, opening up
In energy transmission, maintaining a reliable and efficient grid depends on knowing how much power can be transferred across the system safely. This is where
In the world of energy transmission, ensuring the reliability and safety of the grid is a top priority for operators and regulatory bodies alike. This
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) will launch the Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) in May of 2026. This is a significant enhancement to its existing
Did you know that the Mountain West region is on the brink of a significant energy transformation with the upcoming SPP RTO Expansion (also called
Financial transmission rights (FTR) are financial instruments that enable electricity suppliers, utility companies, and energy traders to hedge against the risk of congestion costs between
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