“Ultimately, collaboration between energy providers and state and local stakeholders is essential for dismantling historical silos, aligning incentives, and accelerating data center deployment.”

“At least in the early phases of a study, utilities must develop automated tools for qualifying and quantifying the upgrade requirements for interconnecting the cluster, though generation projects increasingly require specialized studies, such as electromagnetic transients.”

“Today’s electric system planning, construction, and regulatory processes are designed to manage moderate levels of growth, but lack the flexibility, scaling, and pace needed to manage sustained surges in new customer connections and large load additions.”

“When prioritizing, utilities must consider the value each investment will bring in the short and long term, risk appetite of the organization, and ability to support the investment within the context of their specific organization.”

Guidehouse experts hit their buzzers and answer our questions.

“We’re already thinking a step ahead on low-carbon resources that will help us decarbonize our steam systems, such as hydrogen. We’re also looking into the methane detectors. So, we’re already building devices and technology for the future possibilities of the decarbonizing grid.”

In that first Special Issue, my editorial was entitled “State of Power by State.” The message there was summed up in this sentence: “When we assess the present state of power, and when we project the future, we know the states are really different.”

Navigating Reliability, Affordability, and Decarbonization: “Like the three legs of a stool, affordability, reliability and decarbonization must each be supported to maintain a stable and forward-looking energy system. At Central Hudson, we’re especially focused on affordability for our customers who are feeling the brunt of the rising cost of living.”

“EPRI’s research portfolio is focused on maintaining safe, reliable, and economical operation of today’s reactors, while supporting the development of next-generation technologies.”