Americans for a Clean Energy Grid support policies that will modernize the nation’s electric power network and unlock clean energy and economic opportunities across the country. The backbone of a clean electricity system and a strong economy is a resilient and reliable transmission grid. Smart state and federal policies that improve the way the grid is developed, planned, and paid for will help it become a more robust, reliable, and secure network that supports expansion of renewable energy, competitive power markets, energy efficiency, and lower costs for consumers.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) just released a new rule that will help regions more strategically plan and pay for updates to our electric grid. This rule will ensure more Americans have access to low cost, cleaner sources of power.
Click here to read moreReport Release: The Potential Rate Effects of Wind Energy and Transmission in the Midwest ISO Region
by Patrick Hughes • Posted in General • May 7th, 2012
Please join us for a report release and panel discussion on Tuesday, May 22nd. Because wind energy has a zero “fuel” cost, wind power can place significant downward pressure on wholesale electricity prices. A new study by Synapse Energy Economics looks at the power market in the Midwest (MISO) and found that the more wind you add to the grid, the lower wholesale prices dip, and the more consumers save.
read moreGrid Investment Gap Could Cause Blackouts and Brownouts Costing Consumers $200 Billion by 2020
by Patrick Hughes • Posted in General • April 30th, 2012
Additional investments are needed in the U.S. grid in order to preserve 529,000 jobs, $656 billion in personal income, $496 billion in GDP, and $10 billion in U.S. exports.
read moreSecretary Chu Unveils Grid Modernization Plan for Federal Power Markets
by Patrick Hughes • Posted in General • April 11th, 2012
Secretary of Energy Steven Chu recently released a memorandum directing the four federal Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs) to upgrade and modernize their aging transmission infrastructure to make it more secure, efficient, and reliable. The four- step plan will help these regions to more strategically plan and upgrade their grids, enabling them to integrate cheaper, cleaner power.
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