Plus: JCP&L's biggest modernization project

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November 14, 2023

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Grid-enhancing technologies get $8.4M from DOE

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected four organizations to receive nearly $8.4 million to develop technologies meant to improve grid reliability, optimize electricity infrastructure, and facilitate grid connection with renewable resources.

DOE’s Office of Electricity (OE) and Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) are jointly funding these projects from DOE’s February 2023 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The selected projects are designed to accelerate the development of Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs) that maximize electricity transmission across existing systems to lower operating costs.

Grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) can increase both the capacity and efficiency of under-construction and existing transmission lines, according to a recent report from the advocacy group WATT Coalition. The report shows that GETs have complementary benefits at all stages of transmission development, ie. before, during, and after construction.

GETs include technologies such as dynamic line ratings, flexible alternative current transmission systems, and transmission topology and control.

JCP&L to undertake its largest modernization project for NJ grid

Known as EnergizeNJ, the five-year, $935 million proposal includes key investments in grid modernization, system resiliency and substation modernization.

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FERC approves PJM’s $796M transmission plan, thwarting Maryland officials

PJM described the upgrades in response to Talen Energy’s planned closure of the 1,282-MW Brandon Shores plant as “immediate-need reliability projects," which do not utilize competitive solicitations, to the ire of Maryland officials.

Maine voters don’t like their electric utilities, but they balked at paying billions to buy them out

In the Nov. 7, 2023, election, voters in Maine had a chance to consider a new model for electricity service that would replace the state’s two widely unpopular private utilities, but they balked in the face of multibillion-dollar cost projections.

DNV advances standards to optimise floating substations

DNV has successfully concluded phase 1 of its joint industry project (JIP) aimed at establishing standards for floating offshore substations.

OhmConnect’s Texas summer demand response program results: energy reduction, cost savings

OCE, a retail electricity provider, utilizes demand response (DR) during peak times and aims to reward its customers for saving energy.

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GridTECH Connect Forum Southeast

With abundant natural resources, the Southeast has a unique opportunity to maximize DERs, but the region still lags on the progress made in other parts of the country. Registration is live, join us alongside DISTRIBUTECH International on February 26, 2024, in Orlando, FL!

Factor This!™ Podcast presented by Renewable Energy World®

Nearly four years on, and on the verge of vacating his chairmanship, Hershman joined the Factor This! podcast to recount what arguably has been the most tumultuous chapter in solar’s topsy-turvy story. Join us for Episode 66 of the Factor This! podcast.

Topic Spotlight: Communication Networks at DISTRIBUTECH

Unlock the secrets of smart grid communication with cutting-edge strategies and modernization plans for electric utilities, blending innovation with proven approaches.

Maine eyes time-of-use rates to encourage cheaper home electrification

Electric vehicles and heat pumps are key climate solutions in the state, but could drive costs and strain the grid without new rates to manage demand.

Largest non-wires solution energy storage system constructed in NYC

The grid-scale project will help Con Edison meet peak loads for customers with 4.8 MW and 23.7 MWh of capacity.

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