Cody Tubbs’ Post

“We’ve got to turbocharge our plans.” Most states in New England have clean energy goals, but without a holistic approach to transmission infrastructure, those goals could remain out of reach. Today in Commonwealth Magazine, United Managing Director Jeremy McDiarmid and Senior Principal Kat Burnham share three things #NewEngland governors could do to lead the way and build a 21st-century grid: 1. Lead from the front and drive real community engagement. 2. Take a region-wide, holistic approach. 3. Spur innovation with competition and deploy grid-enhancing technologies. Are you ready to see New England embrace the #CleanEnergy transition? Read and share the op-ed: https://lnkd.in/epj4GQg5

Appreciate seeing this reality represented on the front page of The NYTimes. As the economy continues to grow and technology develops, additional electricity is required to power this growth. The important corollary here is that increased Transmission capacity is the key to delivering the clean, affordable, and reliable energy required to enable this economic growth. These three things — affordability, reduced emissions, and reliability — can and should progress simultaneously if we have the necessary transmission capacity (with transmission, they’re mutually inclusive)! Against this backdrop, Transmission owners, regional planners/RTOs, and regulators should engage in comprehensive, forward-looking Transmission planning with robust and realistic futures. #energy #transmission #infrastructure

California has ambitious climate goals, many of which are predicated on achieving retail sales of 100% clean energy by 2045. However, without new transmission we will be unable to bring online enough new clean energy generation. We evaluate some of the key opportunities and barriers to transmission development in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gDKBZ5Ma

Most New England states are committed to making progress on climate action, but states won’t meet their goals without a holistic approach. We need a drastic cut in carbon emissions and no amount of solar, wind, or electric vehicles will get us there without a robust, resilient, and dynamic grid across our states. Getting to 100 percent clean energy requires regional solutions, and New England governors should take the opportunity to show how it’s done. The words “regional transmission system” aren’t exactly inspiring, but a 100 percent clean energy future should be. And transmission is the missing link between where we are and where we need to be. With regional transmission, New England governors have a chance to achieve a rare win-win-win. A regional transmission push will accelerate the clean energy transition, make the energy grid more reliable, lower electricity costs, and bring thousands of new jobs to New England. In New England and across the country, the clean energy transition is beckoning. But strong leadership is an essential ingredient. Transmission development often takes 10 years or more — the faster we move, the better. As the saying goes, the best time to do this was a decade ago, but the second-best time is now. #energytransition #renewableenergy #newengland #regionaltransmissionsystem #regionalcooperation #energysecurity #energyequity #sustainableenergy

As Connecticut pushes towards greater electrification in response to climate change, questions arise about the state’s grid readiness. Despite some opinions suggesting the grid can't handle this shift, experts argue that proactive policy and infrastructure planning are essential to accommodate increased power demands from electric vehicles and other technologies. Key players stress the need for coordinated grid enhancements and investments to ensure a smooth transition. #seetheopportunityineverydifficulty #EnergyTransition #Infrastructure #ElectricVehicles #Connecticut https://lnkd.in/ekF-Kv8j

The challenges of building new transmission to meet resurgent electricity consumption growth, as well as the change in location and nature of generation, isn't a uniquely Australian problem. Part of the Californian "solution" is better planning. In the Australian context that to me would not only be better planning but coordinated planning - one plan for the country not the ISP plus disparate State plan. https://lnkd.in/gjFbD5Xu

Grid Enhancing Technologies can and will be an important piece of efficiency, adding renewable energy and reducing cost to rate payers! Great article.

Will Rate Cases Cause National Grid to Finally Grow A Pair? https://lnkd.in/eJKBFVdB #Grid #Electric #NationalGrid #NewYork #Electrification #ClimateAct #Hochul

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) wants to use a long-dormant — and controversial — federal authority to fast-track transmission projects crucial to the energy transition. “We’re serious about building out the infrastructure we need to tackle the climate crisis — and building it right by gathering public input early on in the process.” Learn more: https://bit.ly/44vc02v #trasmission #cleanenergy #DOE #energytransition

The Victorian blackouts should be a reminder of the critical importance of maintaining reliability as we decarbonise energy. The blame game and misinformation that has ensued is a worrying reflection of how detached energy politics has become from the complex engineering that underpins this critical service. #blackout #energy https://lnkd.in/gVFi-JFW