by Allie Judge | May 18, 2026 | Transmission
In May 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Order 1920, a landmark rule requiring long-term, proactive regional transmission planning to meet future energy needs. Key to Order 1920 is a requirement for benefit evaluation via seven metrics for...
by Allie Judge | Apr 1, 2026 | Interconnection, Permitting
Permitting reform has moved from aspiration to necessity, but the harder question is whether reforms are actually delivering. This gap analysis examines recent renewable energy siting and permitting reforms in California, Illinois, New York, and Washington—drawing on...
by Allie Judge | Mar 26, 2026 | Consumer Benefits, Resilience, Resource Adequacy, Transmission
In late January, Winter Storm Fern revealed how dramatically power generation varies by region and fuel type, and how avoidable supply constraints can quickly drive up consumers’ energy costs. Fern’s impact was especially severe in the regions covered by the Southwest...
