T&D Grid

“Grid enhancing technologies (GETs) – also known as advanced transmission technologies (ATTs) – are hardware and software that can be deployed relatively quickly and cheaply to increase the efficiency of and space on the existing electricity grid.”

“AI-driven load growth is geographically concentrated and physically resource-intensive. But the principle holds: structural innovation – alongside technology – may be the unlock.”

“Combined benefits translate to financial savings and environmental advantages. Every kilowatt-hour saved through reduced line losses represents avoided generation costs and reduced emissions. Improved efficiency helps utilities maximize grid assets while minimizing costs that flow through to customers.”

“The Smart Energy Plan is a program passed through the Missouri legislature to increase reliability. A lot of our infrastructure has been around for 50 to 60 years and is getting close to end of life where it’s time to be replaced with newer, stronger, hardened infrastructure.”

“For years, utilities have expressed concern that DERs do not respond to grid conditions. These approaches are our chance to enable that, to make load and generation more collaborative and reduce the total amount of grid investment needed.”

“The data center load under contract will more than double the peak demand of Indiana Michigan Power Company over the next five years. This is a terrific opportunity but also presents a significant challenge in terms of grid upgrades, increased generation capacity requirements, and capital outlays.”

“Utilities are challenged with managing the higher prices for energy, increased infrastructure to move the electricity, keeping it all reliable, and then somehow trying to figure out how to make it somewhat affordable for people. It’s a complex puzzle that we have to work through.”

Reconductoring with High-Performance Conductors: “In 2024, Salt River Project completed an eight-and-a-half mile advanced reconductoring project in Phoenix. The project allowed SRP to maintain the fifty-year remaining service life of existing structures while reducing outage-related expenses and still achieving the significant capacity increase needed for growing demand.”

“Why would developers pursue sites they may never build on? The answer lies in how this market operates.”

“Recent orders aim to permanently reduce energy consumption for homes and businesses, while lowering overall system costs.”