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More PJM Capacity Market Changes

The more things change, the more things need to change with the PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) capacity construct. On December 9, 2024, PJM filed additional capacity market changes with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in Docket No. ER25-682-000. The changes...

A Strategic Assessment of Flow Batteries

As renewable energy resources continue to gain market share, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are increasingly being used to support use-cases such as renewables firming, peak management, ancillary services, energy and carbon arbitrage, storage as a transmission asset,...

The Importance of Natural Gas Fuel & Interstate Pipeline Infrastructure

The electric and natural gas industries are intertwined, and several recent events including natural gas pipeline review changes contemplated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), a rapid increase in natural gas commodity prices, and extreme winter weather...

Hydrogen: A carbon-free fuel for the utility industry

WHY HYDROGEN? The electric utility industry is moving toward low- or zero-carbon electric production future with extensive integration of renewable energy and energy storage. Renewable generation’s intermittent production and inability to be dispatched creates challenges...

Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act: $80+ Billion Utility Benefits

Recently, the United States Congress has been drafting theInfrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) anddepending on the final version of the bill, there will bepotential impacts and benefits for electric utilities. The Actcontains over $80 billion in funding for...

Serving California and the West Coast

GDS Associates, Inc. has added two California consultants to the team, ready to serve California and the surrounding West Coast area. Formerly with the California ISO, Perry Servedio and Donald Tretheway have joined GDS. Mr. Servedio will serve as a Senior Project...