According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 27% of the total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are attributable to the transportation sector. Although reducing greenhouse gas emissions can be achieved through electrifying cars and decarbonizing power supply, the abundance of electric vehicles (EVs) might add to peak demand on the grid which could mean increased distribution infrastructure capacity and additional peaking generation and transmission investments. Is the oncoming growth of EVs a problem for electric utilities or an opportunity? Learn how utilities can ensure this transformation in how America drives represents an opportunity that minimizes the problem. Click Here to read more....
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 events have brought a focus to the relationship between those industries. Efficient regulatory review processes that provide required certainty will be necessary to ensure adequate infrastructure enables the needed supply to support reliability and affordability. Read about natural gas as an electric generation fuel and its ongoing importance to electric reliability and affordability to the nation’s consumers. Click Here to read more...